There are no traditional starters. It depends on the family.
yes they are starters but only at fancy restaurants
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.
latkes
Sort of. On Hanukkah, it is traditional to eat potato pancakes, which are commonly served with applesauce, but the applesauce doesn't have any significance.
Potato Pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiot)
Hanukkah is a holiday, while "kosher" is an adjective referring to food which is made in accordance with the Torah-rules for preparing food. Celebrating a "kosher" Hanukkah, it would mean that any foods served during the holiday were kosher.
traditional foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiot)
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Melons can be served as starters or desserts, likewise soups (dessert soups are actually quite popular).
During the days of Hanukkah, certain prayers are added to the daily synagogue services. In the early evening, the menorah is lit, blessings and songs are sung, the customary fried food is served, coins (or chocolate coins) are given to the children, and the dreidel game is played.See also:More about Hanukkah
חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah
The typical food served at Hanukkah includes potato latkes (pancakes), sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts), and fried foods in general to symbolize the miracle of the oil in the Hanukkah story. Dairy products such as cheese and cheesecake are also commonly enjoyed during this holiday.