Happy Hannukah- Page 2

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:05am

Jelly donuts? I've been Jewish all my life but I never knew that jelly donus had some significance at any time of the year.

Although they are good any time of the year!

[MatthewAddison]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:18am

I went to the mall tonight (with Wonderboy- a real life friend) and we watched a juggling Rabbi and sang Hanukkah songs!

5 Nights to go...!

I hope everyone is having a Jewtastic time!

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:27am

Jane! Really? In Hebrew school we'd have jelly donuts (along with latkes) during Hanukkah time. It's because they're deep fried in oil. I think it's an Israeli tradition, and the donuts are called sufganiyot. Many kosher bakeries make them, and they're delicious! Much better than Dunkin' Donuts, though I take the easy route and pick up a couple of boxes instead of attempting to make them. The latkes are work enough!

[vbplayer]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:38am

...L-O-V-E latkes and jelly donuts!

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:47am

My avatar is giving me cravings! I think I'll make another batch and bring them into the office this week.

[BwayLover]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 8:39am

I just bought about 20 jelly donuts (yes, sufganiot) to bring to a party tonight....their smell is driving me crazy!! They're so good.

Happy Channukah from the holy land!

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 8:46am

BwayLover, I had no idea you were in Israel! I would LOVE to celebrate Hanukkah there one year. Have a safe, healthy and happy holiday.

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 10:59am

Blueroses-I'm really astounded that I never heard of this. I'm going to Florida tomorrow and I'll ask my relatives about this-why no one has ever mentioned a jelly donut! Thanks!

[peach]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:27am

latkes, latkes, latkes! YUM!

Happy Hanukkah everyone!

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:07pm

"Jelly donuts? I've been Jewish all my life but I never knew that jelly donus had some significance at any time of the year. "

I also never heard of any significance with Jelly donuts. hmm...

Anyway, last night was our Hanukkah party!

We had latkes, blintzes, applesauce, sour cream, Hanukkah cookies (shaped as dreidels and Jewish stars) etc.
Yum

For the first time, my neighbor was Hanukkah Harry! He gave out gag gifts...it was really funny.
Then we gave out the other gifts. YAY

[chicolini]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 12:56pm

"The one important thing you need to know about this festival, properly named Hanukkah, is that it provides a divine ordination to eat deep-fried foods. That's the kind of religion Judaism is; and surely even those who are not the Chosen, have to respect that, admire that, love it. I can't think of any other faith that would lead one so directly to the deep-fat fryer, but then few religions express themselves so emphatically with food."
- Nigella Lawson, Feast: Food to Celebrate Life

Peace and hope to all.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 2:15pm

Happy Hannukkah to all! ( I am too full of latkes now....)

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 3:54pm

Now sing along---"One latka, two latkes, and so on into the night....." that's all I remember!

[ToBeingAnUsForOnce]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 7:13pm

Happy Hanukah/Hannukah/Hanukkah/Hannukkah/Chanukah/Channukah/Chanukkah/Channukkah/Chenookaha to all! :P

I haven't had a single latke yet this year. *wants*

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/18/06 at 7:15pm

Hannukah Harry wishes one & all a Happy Hannukah

My wonderful wife, who is jewish, is attending midnight mass with me after we spend a great day in the city starting with The Color Purple

Mazel Tov

Updated On: 12/18/06 at 07:15 PM