Why do Jewish people eat fried Jelly Donuts and Latkes on Hanukkah? Well, the story of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) says that the oppressed Maccabees defeated King Antiochus’ mighty troops and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem. To celebrate, they attempted a ritual lighting of a seven-pronged Menorah candle, but there was oil for only one day. […]