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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A gentile's take on the Jewish classic. What You Need: 4 small russet potatoes 1/4 red onion 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tbl thyme, chopped 3 tbl cornstarch 1 egg Canola oil or schmaltz for frying ...

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, ...

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 ...

A scholarly showdown over Jewish holiday foods spreads to more campuses across the United States.The post University scholars debate: Latke vs. hamantash appeared first on JNS.org.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jewish families look forward to Hanukkah traditions like menorah lighting, dreidel games and lots of latkes. They'll just have to enjoy them remotely, as COVID nixes large gatherings ...