Tzvi Schectman
Jewish, Resources 
Chanukah is around the corner and out come the Menorahs, dreidels and jelly donuts. Chanukah is a happy and joyous time when we commerate the victory of a small group of Jewish soldiers over the mighty Greek Army. (See the rest of the story at Chanukah.org).
While the Chanukah preparations are under way make sure you prepare your child for the change of routine. If you have an iPhone or iPad these apps can be a useful and fun way for your child with special needs to get acclimated to Chanukah.
Too Many Latkes tells the tale of a mysterious man and the mayhem that ensues when he gives a magic potato to a family that needs a little help celebrating Hanukkah. In games and animated activities throughout the book, kids can also play dreidel, chop potatoes for latkes, and even light a virtual Hanukkah menorah (no matches required!). Hear the holiday candle lighting blessings and even learn to recite or chant them with touch-n-read Hebrew Hanukkah prayers, also included.
Price: $10.99
Prepare your child for Chanukah with iHanukkah! Learn reading and singing the Hanukkah blessings with your own interactive Hanukkah.
• Friendly Touch-n-Read audio allows you to hear each word and read along.
• The full song is sung aloud so you can practice too.
• Interactive pictorial activities and flashcards help you learn the meaning of the words.
• Read or sing along in auto-save record mode.
Price:$0.99
Based on the classic game of Dreidel, the game follows rules similar to those any Jewish home uses throughout the world. Dreidel allows up to 4 players per game, you enter your name and pass it around with each turn. Each player begins the game with an equal number of shekels, or gold coins.
Price: $1.99
Set your iPhone or iPod Touch down on a smooth surface and give it a spin, taking off the protective cover for maximum torque. The dreidel spins along with your iPhone!
Choose from three different dreidel shapes and dozens of different patterns.
Price: $0.99
The ‘Chai on Chanukah’ app includes: A Dreidel that you can spin! A Menorah that you can light! Games and rhymes with dreidel and menorah themes. Chai on Chanukah also includes English and Transliteration blessings for the lighting on the Menorah.
Price: Free
Hannukkah Match is the classic game of memory with a Chanukah Theme. Try and get the most matches in the least amount of time.
Price: Free
Enjoy Hanukkah playing this beautiful sliding puzzle, scramble and solve in the lowest amount of clicks. The picture includes a Menorah, a Dreidel, and Hanukkah gelt.
Price: Free
7 Chanukah Apps For Your Child With Special Needs
Chanukah is around the corner and out come the Menorahs, dreidels and jelly donuts. Chanukah is a happy and joyous time when we commerate the victory of a small group of Jewish soldiers over the mighty Greek Army. (See the rest of the story at Chanukah.org).
While the Chanukah preparations are under way make sure you prepare your child for the change of routine. If you have an iPhone or iPad these apps can be a useful and fun way for your child with special needs to get acclimated to Chanukah.
Too Many Latkes
Too Many Latkes tells the tale of a mysterious man and the mayhem that ensues when he gives a magic potato to a family that needs a little help celebrating Hanukkah. In games and animated activities throughout the book, kids can also play dreidel, chop potatoes for latkes, and even light a virtual Hanukkah menorah (no matches required!). Hear the holiday candle lighting blessings and even learn to recite or chant them with touch-n-read Hebrew Hanukkah prayers, also included.
Price: $10.99
iHanukkah
Prepare your child for Chanukah with iHanukkah! Learn reading and singing the Hanukkah blessings with your own interactive Hanukkah.
• Friendly Touch-n-Read audio allows you to hear each word and read along.
• The full song is sung aloud so you can practice too.
• Interactive pictorial activities and flashcards help you learn the meaning of the words.
• Read or sing along in auto-save record mode.
Price:$0.99
Dreidel HD
Based on the classic game of Dreidel, the game follows rules similar to those any Jewish home uses throughout the world. Dreidel allows up to 4 players per game, you enter your name and pass it around with each turn. Each player begins the game with an equal number of shekels, or gold coins.
Price: $1.99
Aint Bubbies Dreidel
Set your iPhone or iPod Touch down on a smooth surface and give it a spin, taking off the protective cover for maximum torque. The dreidel spins along with your iPhone!
Choose from three different dreidel shapes and dozens of different patterns.
Price: $0.99
Chai On Chanukah
The ‘Chai on Chanukah’ app includes: A Dreidel that you can spin! A Menorah that you can light! Games and rhymes with dreidel and menorah themes. Chai on Chanukah also includes English and Transliteration blessings for the lighting on the Menorah.
Price: Free
Hanukkah Match
Hannukkah Match is the classic game of memory with a Chanukah Theme. Try and get the most matches in the least amount of time.
Price: Free
Hanukkah Sliding Puzzle HD Lite
Enjoy Hanukkah playing this beautiful sliding puzzle, scramble and solve in the lowest amount of clicks. The picture includes a Menorah, a Dreidel, and Hanukkah gelt.
Price: Free 
