Hanukkah sufganiyot 2024: Ranking the best jelly doughnuts of Jerusalem

Why do Jews eat jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot) on Hanukkah?

Sufganiyot are one of the most beloved Hanukkah treats — they’re fried and delicious and the flavors are endless. Since the 12th century, Jews have had the custom of eating fried foods in commemoration of the miracle of the Hanukkah story. However, the introduction of sufganiyot as we know them today is relatively recent.  Sufganiyot are a symbol of Hanukkah worldwide. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons) Here’s a deep (fried) dive into the history of thi…

Hanukkah sufganiyot 2024: Ranking the best jelly doughnuts of Jerusalem

We're always nuts for doughnuts here at The Jerusalem Post, and now for Hanukkah, we get to try the best sufganiyot of the city. In true Hanukkah fashion, let us en-light-en you – pun intended.