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Many people eat jelly filled doughnuts, called sufganiot, during Chanukah. The reason for this is that they are fried in oil, and the miracle of Chanukah is related to oil. When the Jews took back the Bais Hamikdash (tabernakle), only one jug of oil with the seal of the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) was found. This oil was used to light the Menorah, and had to be fine, pure oil. One jug of oil, which normally lasts for only one day, lasted for eight days until they could get more oil.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThey are fried in oil, which symbolizes the oil of Hanukkah.
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∙ 12y agoAny foods fried in oil are traditional, such as jelly donuts or potato pancakes. This is symbolic of the oil used in the menorah of the Ancient Temple.
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∙ 10y agoWe eat fried foods since they're reminiscent of the oil in the menorah of the Temple, for which the miracle of Hanukkah took place.
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What do you take to a Hanukkah party?
Latkes (potato pancakes) or jelly donuts. This is in addition to your regular healthy meals, not instead of them.See also the Related Link.More about Hanukkah
What traditional foodsare served in Hanukkah?
Potato Pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiot)
What do Hanukkah donuts represent?
Nothing, except that they are fried in oil, and oil is a major part of the Hanukkah story.
What would you expect to find at a Hanukkah event?
Potato pancakes, jelly donuts, Hanukkah-themed decorations, dreidels, and appropriate songs.
What did they serve at Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiot).
How would a typical Hanukkah dinner go?
There are no special rules or traditions about Hanukkah meals. It is traditional to eat potato pancakes and/or jelly donuts during Hanukkah, but these items may or may not be included in meals.
What so Hanukkah people eat?
There's no such thing as Hanukkah people. Hanukkah is a holiday that is celebrated by Jewish people. During Hanukkah, we customarily eat latkes (potato pancakes) or jelly donuts.
What are some recipes for Hanukkah day?
There is no such thing as "Hanukkah day". Hanukkah lasts eight days and eight nights. Traditional foods include jelly donuts and potato pancakes.
When to have Hanukkah dinner?
There's really no such thing as "Hanukkah Dinner". Meals during Hanukkah have no special times associated with them. Jelly donuts or potato pancakes are traditional and may be served at any time during Hanukkah.
What food do Jewish peoeple eat in Hanukkah?
Latkes (potato pancakes) in America, and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) in Israel.
What special dish is served on Hanukkah?
traditional foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiot)
What kind of food do they eat when Hanukkah is celebrated?
traditional foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiot)
