
Eight fun facts about Hanukkah
It’s the most fun festival on the Jewish calendar, it’s supported by amazing archaeological evidence and the donuts are mandatory. What’s not to love?

It’s the most fun festival on the Jewish calendar, it’s supported by amazing archaeological evidence and the donuts are mandatory. What’s not to love?

ISRAEL21c’s list of attractions for the Festival of Lights ranges from watching pop stars in concert to learning to make delicious holiday pastries.

Sufganiyot have come a long way since the days of the humble jam donut. But according to Israel’s most famous purveyor, it still has a place in our hearts.

From chocolate gelt and hard cash to fried foods and zero family arguments, the winter festival of light gets a big thumbs up from us.

Looking for different ways to celebrate Hanukkah? Why not try cooking your own jam-filled sufganiyot?

How many latkes to eat, what to do with the family singalong and why you should never pick up the donuts – we’ve got you covered.

From soup to sachlav, we’ve got your guide to foods and drinks that’ll warm you up on cold and rainy winter days, and where to get the best of them.

In a move that’s dividing the nation, Israeli patisserie Roladin has opened up a pop-up shop serving winter’s favorite carb months ahead of schedule.

This Hanukkah, inspire your taste buds with these wildly imaginative sufganiya flavors from Israeli bakeries.

Every bakery in Israel works overtime to fill the demand for these tasty Hanukkah treats. ISRAEL21c visits one confectionery shop to see how it’s done.

It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. ISRAEL21c’s daring journalists deliver a firsthand report about Hilton pastry chef’s gourmet Hanukkah donuts.

Whether you’d prefer to eat holiday foods or get cultured, there are oodles of opportunities to feel the holiday spirit.

Ski in the Hermon, watch the migratory birds, see the holiday lights, dance the lindy hop … there’s plenty of fun to heat up chilly days.

Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market. Photo by Miriam Alster of Flash90.