Chanukah & Playing Cards, a Complicated History

Chanukah Is Approaching Dear Friend, Chanukah starts in less than two weeks! As always, our team is making sure our site and staff are [Chabad.org]( [View Online]( ב"ה [Chabad.org Magazine]( Today's Torah study is lovingly dedicated in honor of the 24th yahrtzeit of Chabad.org's founder, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Kazen ("YYK") widely acclaimed as the "father of the Jewish internet." - Yahrtzeit: 12 Kislev - --------------------------------------------------------------- Editor's Note Chanukah Is Approaching Dear Friend, Chanukah starts in less than two weeks! As always, our team is making sure our site and staff are primed to help you make this [the best Chanukah ever](. 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