At the end of the evening, Dan Scolnic, arguing for Team Latke, took home the trophy, awarded by the Duke Blue Devil. Scolnic was recently announced as the keynote speaker for the Class of 2026 Jewish ...

Peak Latke is upon us. Cruise the web and socials this time of year and the varieties of latke experience are astonishing. Umpteen variations on the standard Ashkenazi potato latke, endless takes on ...

Many Jewish holidays come with an array of festive foods to go along with them, and Hanukkah is no exception. Each year, Jewish people around the world enjoy fried foods during the eight nights of ...

New York City is world renowned for its holiday magic and festive, often Christmas-themed holiday bars and decked-out restaurants. But as the city with one of the biggest Jewish populations in the ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 19, 2025. Click here for that audio. It’s Christmas Day and the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light. People all over the world ...

‘Tis the season for potato pancakes. Wednesday marks the first night of Hanukkah, an eight-day Jewish holiday also known as the festival of lights. Rabbis and scholars have a few competing ideas about ...

Latkes are synonymous with Chanukah. Photo credit: wikicommons/Eden Aviv When you think of Chanukah, you think of latkes. The crispy, salty potato treats are perhaps the most well-known Jewish food, ...

Hanukkah is just around the corner, and with eight nights of celebrations, I’m in constant “hostess” mode. Don’t get me wrong—hosting brings me joy (and chaos!). I love planning my holiday menus with ...

As we light the Hanukkah candles beginning Sunday evening, Dec. 14, I can’t help but remember the celebrations of my youth. Call it a ‘stew’ if you must, but this veggie dish is delicious Savor the ...

As we light the Hanukkah candles beginning Sunday evening, Dec. 14, I can’t help but remember the celebrations of my youth. Related Articles Tangerines lend tang to chicken thighs in this tasty dish ...