Jewish Holidays

What are the major Jewish holidays? Purim is the celebration of the Jews' victory over Hamen, a hated tyrant from thousands of years ago. During Purim, Jews eat three sided cookies called Hamentaschen, which symbolize (of all things!) Hamen's hat. In addition, Jews traditionally spin what's known as a grogger, a noisemaker, whenever Hamen's name is mentioned.

Bringing the Jewish Holidays to Children

The fall holidays of Sukkot and Chanukah celebrate the harvest and the miracle of the Second Temple, respectively. To teach your children about the rich history of Judaism, it's helpful to have tools like books, games, puzzles, and toys, to bring these marvelous stories and cultural ideas to life. Think of OyToys the next time you celebrate the holidays.