Gift-giving during Hanukkah grew in popularity during the 1950s. Rabbis promoted it as a way of making Jewish kids happy about their heritage, rather than feeling like they were missing out on Christmas. Although some families still give money or gelt instead, gifts have become part of the tradition. Why not treat Fido to a different gift every day of the holiday?
“You’ve got to have faith!”Photo by @bubbieapproved Day One
To get into the spirit of the occasion, Fido needs to look the part. Buy him his very own Yarmulke “Yap”-maka, handmade in the U.S.A.
Day Two
If the yarmulke isn't enough, this full Hanukkah costume is equipped with a tallit, or prayer shawl.
Day Three
When your mutt sees the family taking turns spinning the dreidel, he’ll want to join in, too. This plush dreidel toy sings and is marked with traditional letters from the Hebrew alphabet on each side.
Buy merch for your mensch. Photo by @theodorebearrogers Day Four
Avoid mishaps with your actual menorah and let him play with this "chewish" treat instead.
Day Five
If you observe the prohibition of “Bishul,” or cooking on Shabbat, let somebody else do the job for you. These personalized Hanukkah dog cookie treats look almost too good to eat, but that might not stop Fido.
Day Six
Raising a Jewish dog isn’t always a walk in the park. That’s why the entirely fictional Rabbis of the Boca Raton Theological Seminary have developed a guide. How to Raise a Jewish Dog is full of tongue-in-cheek advice on how to bring up a kosher canine. You can read it to Fido every night.
Day Seven
Splurge on this Up Country Hanukkah holiday dog collar. It’s decorated with Jewish imagery including a dreidel, Star of David and menorahs.
Day Eight
How about a practical and fashionable gift? This Happy Hanukkah pet hoodie is available in a different color for each day of the holiday, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your Rabbi’s face.