Spinning Top Gilded Brass Dreidel by Israel Museum

Inspired by a spinning top from the esteemed Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts between 1910-1920, this dreidel pays homage to beloved Hanukkah traditions. Rooted in European games of chance, the dreidel's spinning is a cherished Hanukkah activity for children. Each of its four sides bears a letter, collectively forming the acronym for 'A great miracle occurred here,' referencing the Maccabees' triumphant stand against Antiochus's forces and the subsequent Temple reconsecration in Jerusalem. Notably, this Bezalel-crafted dreidel, intended for the Diaspora, showcases the letter shin (representing 'there') instead of peh (meaning 'here').

• Made in Israel
• Origin: Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts, 1910-1920
• Collection: Alan and Riva Slifka, Israel Museum
• Dimensions: Approximately 1.97' � 1.97' � 1.18'