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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?
Naama Barak is a writer at ISRAEL21c. A PhD student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she loves all things history and politics. Food and fashion come a close second. Prior to joining ISRAEL21c, Naama worked for Israel’s leading English-language dailies and cutting-edge startups.

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?

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