Question: Why do we eat donuts (Sufganiyot) during Hanukkah? Answer: Firstly, it is because they are round. The circle represents completeness. Oil is something airy, from which comes the Light. After all, the Light was always in the lantern, rising from the oil burning on the wick. During Hanukkah, we eat sweet donuts because this holiday … Continue reading Why Do We Eat Donuts During Hanukkah?