All I want for Hanukkah is kosher Barbie: Miss Israel World International’s ‘dreidel spin’ design
As Miss Israel World International 2025 at the Ms World International pageant, witnessing the tragic Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney filled me with a profound need for our Jewish community to shine brighter than ever. Yesterday, I awoke to the heartbreaking news—an act of violence no Jew in the world should ever face. I wanted to honor the 15 innocent lives taken simply because they were Jewish. This inspired me to create a new design: Kosher Barbie Dreidel Hanukkah Girl — a symbol that we are Jewish, resilient, and here to stay, carrying forward 3,000 years of survival.
The dreidel is at the heart of this creation. I designed nine dreidels on each sleeve and nine more as a necklace, representing the miracle of the oil: eight candles for the nights of Hanukkah, plus the shamash, the helper candle that lights the rest.
Each dreidel is a reminder that each of us can help the world shine, even in the darkest times. Even the smallest spark of light can make a difference. We are “a light to the nations” when we embrace our Jewish identity throughout life.
Spinning the dreidel is more than a game — it is a symbol of resilience, joy, and survival. Wearing them close to my heart and on my sleeves is my way of carrying that light into the world.
Revealing this outfit for Hanukkah is my way of honoring the miracles of the past. At the heart of Hanukkah is the story of the miracle of the oil: after the Maccabees liberated and rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, they found only a single jar of ritually pure olive oil — enough to light the menorah for just one day. Yet, miraculously, this small amount burned for eight nights, long enough to prepare new consecrated oil, establishing the eight-day Festival of Lights still celebrated today.
Dreidel Kosher Barbie embodies that spirit. She celebrates pride in our heritage, joy in our faith, and the courage to shine while staying true to our values. Each dreidel I wear is a tribute to miracles, a promise that light always returns, and a symbol that we, as a people, endure.
Together, my titles as Miss Israel and Miss World Influencer in this year’s Miss World International pageant tell a single story: that a religious Jewish woman can dream boldly, love deeply, and shine beautifully in the public eye. Every dreidel, every stitch in my costume designs, and every appearance I make carries that story forward—a story of faith, resilience, and light shining even in the darkest times.
