Latke Logic
These jelly‑filled treats are a Chanukah staple, where bakeries compete to make the most creative versions.
What is Sufganiot (Donuts)?
This is the number of nights we celebrate during Chanukah, matching the length of the miracle.
What is eight?
This sweet treat is often given to kids during Chanukah — sometimes chocolate, sometimes foil‑wrapped, and always mysteriously disappearing before candle‑lighting.
What is gelt?
Bubby and Savta grew up in this location
Where is the Bronx?
"Oy a clok"
Who is Papa Raba?
Combine the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah with the creaminess of Shavuot and you’ll get the two toppings at the center of this Chanukah controversy.
What is applesauce vs sour cream?
A well‑known Chanukah parody set to the Mickey Mouse theme hints at a band of Jewish rebels; this man was the leader who actually led them.
Who is Yehudah haMaccabee?
When the Greeks outlawed Torah study, people used this spinning toy as a decoy so it looked like they were just playing a game.
What is dreidel?
This item was used by Savta to poke Bubby.
What is a pencil?
"I'm still in Jail"
Who is Michael?
This dairy product is traditionally eaten on Chanukah to honor Yehudis, who served cheese to an enemy general (Sisro) before defeating him.
What is Cheese?
This Hebrew word means “dedication” and refers to the rededication of the Temple after the Maccabees’ victory.
What is Chanukah?
This is the minimum amount of time the candles must remain lit after nightfall to fulfill the mitzvah.
What is 30 minutes?
In this grade Bubby and Savta became friends
What is 3rd grade?
"Where's the caviar?"
Who is two-year old Yisrael Meir?
This ingredient is essential for frying Chanukah foods and symbolizes the miracle — though kids in both yeshiva and Hebrew school agree it’s the reason the kitchen smells like a restaurant for eight days.
What is oil?
This is the reason we light one additional candle each night instead of all eight at once.
What is to publicize the miracle?
This is the reason we don’t use the Chanukah candles for practical light, even though they’re technically candles.
What is to keep them dedicated solely to the mitzvah?
This is the only time that Savta and Bubby (justifiably) misbehaved.
What is giving the silent treament during the student teacher's model lesson?
"Iced Tea Parmesean"
Who is Aiden?
This Chanukah food evolved from medieval European dairy fritters and only took its modern form after the Columbian Exchange reshaped global agriculture.
What is Latkes?
The number of days of Chanukah in 2025
What is 10 days?
(January 1-2, 2025 and December 15-22, 2025)
This is the only “seventh day” on the Jewish calendar when doing work is totally permitted.
What is the 7th day of Chanukah?
Bubby and Savta went to school during this American movement and befriended a girl named Lydia.
What is the civil rights movement/de-segregation?
"Because I said so" was replaced by this quote by our dear Savta
What is "Trust me I got you this far"?