Donuts, sponge cakes, and pancakes: Is this how Hanukkah became the holiday of fried foods for all ethnic groups?

Haredim 10
December 14, 2025   
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Hanukkah is a holiday full of oil, and not just because of the doughnut. It is also joined by the sphinx, the kandil, the zalvia, and many, many more forms of fried foods. So how did the doughnuts become the dominant dish of the holiday? And what unusual fillings and toppings can we expect this year? The article by Ofer Halfon and Amit Ariel


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