The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sufganiyot/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sufganiyot | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sufganiyot/ 32 32 Adeena Sussman: Latke frying helps cooks cope with life’s complexities https://www.timesofisrael.com/adeena-sussman-latke-frying-helps-cooks-cope-with-lifes-complexities/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:51:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711410&preview=true&preview_id=3711410 The cookbook author and celebrity chef discusses her latest book, 'Zariz,' optional toppings for a streamlined sheet pan latke board, and Hanukkah this year

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]]> Jerusalem pastry chef creates IDF-inspired Hanukkah doughnuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-pastry-chef-creates-idf-inspired-doughnuts-this-hanukkah/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:55:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3170929 Landmark Kadosh bakery honors troops during 2023 Israel-Hamas war with 'sufganiya' collection named for army units

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]]> Man chokes to death on Hanukkah doughnut, in 2nd such fatality this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-chokes-to-death-on-hanukkah-doughnut-in-2nd-such-fatality-this-week/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:05:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2904387 In similar incidents on Monday, 70-year-old man died and 61-year-old was hospitalized in serious condition; ambulance service urges caution

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]]> 2 men hospitalized, one in critical condition, after choking on Hanukkah doughnuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/70-year-old-man-in-critical-condition-after-choking-on-hanukkah-doughnut/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:59:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902966 70-year-old from Netanya found initially found with no pulse; 61-year-old from Ofakim in serious condition; ambulance service warns sufganiyot can be choking hazard, urges care

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]]> The tours, events and shows that will light up your Hanukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-tours-events-and-shows-that-will-light-up-your-hanukkah/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 04:08:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2653886 Archaeological digs, cupcake decorations, museum tours and neighborhood explorations are some of the activities on offer during the eight-day holiday

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]]> Eat your way through the kitchens and forests of the Western Galilee https://www.timesofisrael.com/eat-your-way-through-the-kitchens-and-forests-of-the-western-galilee/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:11:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2445283 An array of Hanukkah- and Christmas-themed walks, talks and meals during the Winter Festival, December 17-19

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]]> Jerusalem’s Kadosh sufganiyot: Filled, fried, famed and now in print https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalems-kadosh-sufganiyot-filled-fried-famed-and-now-in-print/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:15:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2443183 Fearing a Hanukkah lockdown, a pair of pastry chefs hastily compiled recipes for the holiday treat into a cookbook

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]]> Introducing the Sufganyeta, the jelly doughnut popsicle https://www.timesofisrael.com/introducing-the-sufganyeta-the-jelly-doughnut-popsicle/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:38:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2435902 Sufganiya-inspired ice lolly mimics the look and flavor of the Hanukkah treat

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]]> ‘Miracle’ doughnuts emerge as Israel celebrates Hanukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/miracle-doughnuts-emerge-as-israel-celebrates-hanukkah/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:30:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1975826 Holiday treat goes gourmet in Jewish state, with some offering a French twist on classic delicacy

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]]> The unholy Doughnut War of Hanukkah 2017 https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/in-unholy-doughnut-battle-of-2017-pareve-triumphs-over-dairy/ Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:50:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1753318 I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tasted them myself, but, yes, pareve triumphed over dairy

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]]> Moroccan delicacy is Israel’s hottest Hanukkah treat https://www.timesofisrael.com/moroccan-delicacy-is-israels-hottest-hanukkah-treat/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:53:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1744152 The deep-fried 'sfinj' evokes the winter festival's miracle of oil and may be the origin of the better-known 'sufganiyah' jelly doughnut

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]]> In Israel, an oily Hanukkah treat outlasts a health campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-an-oily-hanukkah-treat-outlasts-a-health-campaign/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:08:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1526322 Israelis unimpressed by health minister's warnings to drop the deep-fried holiday doughnuts known as 'sufganiyot'

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]]> Oh Hanukkah! So many ways to celebrate the festival of lights https://www.timesofisrael.com/oh-hanukkah-so-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-festival-of-lights/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:12:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1522468 From candlelit menorah walking tours to interactive museum exhibits, there are more than enough activities to keep the kids busy over holiday break

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]]> Noggin’ on heaven’s door: Holiday-themed donuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/noggin-on-heavens-door-holiday-themed-donuts/ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:02:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1523848 Eggnog spices and rum will have you reaching for these fried treats all eight nights

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]]> Israelis open San Francisco’s latest — and now only — kosher bakery https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-open-san-franciscos-latest-and-now-only-kosher-bakery/ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:31:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1524056 Former diamond merchant makes sufganiyot, pitot using recipes from head chef's Iraqi great-grandfather

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