Why Do We Eat Potato Latkes On Hanukkah?

Why Do We Eat Potato Latkes On Hanukkah? Crispy, fried, slightly oniony potato pancakes with decadent (that’s a euphemism for fattening) toppings. Why latkes? The simple answer is that they’re meant to remind Jews of the miracle of the oil associated with Hanukkah. … Centuries after the fact, Jews were told to celebrate by eating