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Alan and the Soofganiyot of Doom
We are deep into the heart of Channukah (the Jewish holiday of lights), which began Friday night and lasts 8 days.  As one of our offices resident Jews, I am often approached by gentiles in our office, as to what the proper etiquette is regarding all-things-Jewish.
Recently, a number of people have approached me, as they were invited, over the weekend, to attend Channukah parties... and they wondered "should I bring something"... and if I should bring something... was there a traditional food that they could bring.
Well, the truth of the matter is, there really isn't a truly traditional "Channukah Food" to bring... but there are a couple of items that come mighty close.
A quick explanation of Channukah
Channukah is a minor holiday, commemorating the reclaiming of the Temple in Jerusalem from the Romans.  When the temple was regained, they went into the sanctuary and found they only had enough oil to light the "eternal light" (one of the holiest of holy things in the temple) and it likely wasn't enough for even one night.
They sent runners off into the countryside to try to get pure oil (not just any oil would do) to keep the flame going.  ... more

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