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Skip to main content All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The holidays are here, which means it’s time to break out your Elf on the Shelf doll at home. Based on the 2005 picture book of the same name, Elf on the Shelf company Lumistella has reportedly sold more than 20 million units of Santa’s official Elf scout since the book and toys were released. See latest videos, charts and news A number of Elf on the Shelf alternatives have come out in recent years too, including Snoop Dogg’s popular “Snoop on a Stoop,” and even Martha Stewart’s “Martha on the Mantel.” Meet the 'Bat-Fam': Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Scores Electric Title Sequence for New Batman Series & You Can Watch It Now How to Watch ABC Without Cable to Stream TV Shows & Live Sports Online for Free Floyd Roger Myers Jr., Child Star of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Series, Dies at 42 But if you don’t celebrate Christmas or are looking for a Jewish Elf on the Shelf doll, allow us to introduce you to “Mensch on a Bench.” First unveiled by its creators on Shark Tank a few years ago, the Mensch on a Bench is back in stock for Hanukkah 2025. The holiday release is a 12-inch plush toy with a full beard, hat, blue outfit and prayer shawl, sitting on a removable bench. OFFICIAL RELEASE Mensch on a Bench Buy Now On Amazon Available now on Amazon, it’s designed to teach kids about the Jewish holiday while keeping an eye out on the house during the eight nights of Hanukkah. As with Elf on the Shelf, the Mensch on the Bench comes with an accompanying book, which tells the story of Moshe the Mensch, who is in the temple with the Maccabees as they go to war against the Greeks. As the product description states, “There was only enough oil for one night and everyone was exhausted from the war and wanted to go to sleep. But what if the oil went out while the Jews were sleeping? From the back of the temple, Moshe offered to stay up all night and watch the oil.” The Mensch on the Bench isn’t the only Elf on the Shelf-style toy for Hanukkah. You can also pick up the Mitzvah Moose, a cuddly stuffed toy with antlers that glow that like the candles on the menorah. ALSO CONSIDER Mitzvah Moose Buy Now On Amazon The Mitzvah Moose measures approximately nine inches in height. Two AAA batteries are required. The Mitzvah Moose set also includes a 17-page storybook that tells the story of what happens when Moshe the Mensch runs into a moose whose antlers won’t light up. Will they be able to find a way for Mitzvah to re-discover his glow? And then there are the popular Squishmallow toys, which have released collaborations with movies like Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, and brands like McDonald’s, for their Happy Meals. Now the Squishmallow store has an official Hanukkah version available online. OFFICIAL RELEASE Squishmallows Original Stokely the Jewish Teddy Bear Buy Now On Amazon Dubbed “Stokely the Jewish Teddy Bear,” the cuddly companion measures approximately 10 inches in size. This Hanukkah Squishmallow sports a blue and white scarf and kippah and makes a great gift idea for the Jewish holidays or just for yourself. And if you just want the original Elf on the Shelf, well, you can order one of those online too. The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Buy Now On Amazon Amazon says it has sold more than 8,000 Elf on the Shelf dolls in the last month alone, with orders sure to rise as we approach Christmas. This Elf on the Shelf comes in a keepsake box with a “certificate of adoption” and measures approximately 10 inches in height. It’s also accompanied by an illustrated storybook. As the toymaker notes, “This beloved family tradition has captured the hearts of children everywhere who embrace the magic of having a Scout Elf who reports to Santa each night during the holidays. [You] better keep an eye out for these elves every morning, because you’ll never know where they’ll land next.” Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Get in the know on Visit Billboard Pro for music business news Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Billboard Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP optional screen reader Manage Account Billboard Hot 100™ Billboard 200™ Hits Of The World™ Songs Of The Summer Year-End Charts Decade-End Charts R&B/Hip-Hop Business News Record Labels View All Pro Songwriters & Producers Artist Index Royalty Calculator Market Watch Industry Events Calendar Billboard Español Cultura y Entretenimiento Crossword Puzzle GET ACCESS TODAY
