Donuts

Pistachio, chocolate and a price freeze: Israel’s Hanukkah doughnut season begins

Maafe Neeman says it will keep last year’s prices despite rising ingredient costs, with traditional jam doughnuts at NIS 6 and elaborate versions at NIS 14.

A rainbow-sprinkled doughnut.
Aaron Reich and Shir Perets enjoy their donuts in Jerusalem Post's studio.

The donut debate: What is the best sufganiya in Jerusalem on Hanukkah 2025?

Henny Shor.

On board for Hanukkah: Fresh, delicious twist for the holiday

A MAN carries trays of sufganiyot in honor of the first day of Hanukkah, on Wednesday in Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem.

Using Hanukkah gelt as an educational tool for kids


Keren Kadosh's Churros: Step by Step

All the tips, all the tricks, until you have a fried and sugary piece of Hanukkah in your hand.

 Jerusalem corruption. The churros of Holy Coffee

Grapevine: Fallen alumni

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Two men evacuated in serious condition after choking on sufganiyot

Sufganiyot can be especially dangerous to the very young and the old.

 Hanukkah donuts (sufganiyot) on display at Neeman Bakery in Jerusalem.

Hanukkah: The rules, history of the Jewish Festival of Lights - explainer

Dating back to ancient times, Hanukkah is not one of Judaism's most important or holiest holidays, but it is one of its most well-known.

Menorah in the window on the eighth night

Hanukkah, Christmas in Jerusalem: Fun family activities for the holidays

This year, Hanukkah and Christmas overlap, so we are looking forward to welcoming visitors of all faiths to celebrate the two holidays.

 HANUKKAH AT the Tower of David.

Pascale’s Kitchen: Hanukkah treats

All year long, we can be careful about what we eat, but when Hanukkah rolls around, it’s time to put any thoughts of dieting aside and enjoy all the treats that are cooked in oil.

 Fried apple fritters

In the kitchen with Henny: Another spin on Hanukkah

In keeping with some of the Hanukkah traditions, like eating dairy and foods using olive oil, here’s a festive get-together menu that won’t last in your stomach for eight days.

 The writer baking for Hanukkah.

Grapevine: Heroic haredim

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

The protagonists of ‘Kippat Barzel,’ playing infantrymen in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion, pose at their base.

How to fit sufganiyot into your diet

Make sure to eat some nutritious food with your donut!

Yehuda bakery prepares for Hanukkah with freshly baked donuts, or sufganiyot, December 6, 2022.

Hanukkah: What are the best donuts (sufganiyot) in Jerusalem? - review

Before Hanukkah, it is up to me to undertake the mission of sampling the wide variety of sufganiyot in Jerusalem to determine which is the best. Yes, journalism is a heavy burden, indeed.

 The vast array of Hanukkah donuts (sufganiyot) on display at English Cake in Jerusalem.