Donuts

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

‘The Jerusalem Post’ annual Hanukkah ‘sufganiya’ roundup is here. This year we chose a different theme: the cookies and cream donut, also known as the Oreo flavor.

Aaron Reich and Shir Perets enjoy their donuts in Jerusalem Post's studio.
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

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

Over 50? Donuts could be bad for your health - study


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.

Pascale's Kitchen: End-of-festival Sweets

Hanukkah is here and sufganiyot are everywhere - here are three different and unique ones to make at home.

 Mini sufganiyot