Chanukah Get Together Idea: The Great Dreidel Night

A family gathered around a table playing with a dreidel

Holidays are always special. They’re extra special when we spend them with the people we love. And hosting friends for Chanukah, or any Jewish holiday, doesn’t have to be complicated. PJ Library wants families to get together this year to do something Jewish. This is the first in a new series all about how to host simple hangouts with other families in your area. To kick things off, we’re tackling an easy one: dreidel night for Chanukah. And for more ideas, flip to page 27 in your new PJ Library guide, A Time to Hope, for TONNES of Chanukah activities, how-tos, music, and more.

Gather your supplies

Buy or make your own dreidels
Print or display playing instructions
Set out coins, snacks, beads, or other items for the “pot”
Snacks don’t hurt, either

Optional: Brush up on your history of the dreidel

Line up some refreshments

Chanukah recipes from around the world
Chanukah recipe cards
More fun and easy Chanukah recipes (including edible dreidels)

Ideas for the youngest guests

Do you have some attendees who aren’t quite ready for dreidel just yet? Listen to one of PJ Library’s special child-friendly podcasts, enjoy a read-along for toddlers and babies, or listen to a sweet story together.