What is Chanukah Gelt?
It is traditional to give all children Chanukah gelt (money). Of course, this beautiful custom adds to the children’s happiness and festive spirit. In addition, it gives adults an opportunity to give the children positive reinforcement for exemplary behavior, such as diligence in their studies, and acts of charity. Chanukah Gelt is given to children after lighting the menorah. The children should be encouraged to give charity from a portion of their money. You can also use chocolate gelt to play a customary dreidel game on one of Chanukah nights.
