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Powdered sugar in the air, jelly on your fingers, and oil popping on the stove—today we're diving into sufganiyot. On this episode of our daily Jewish podcast, we're unwrapping the pillowy Hanukkah doughnut that turns bakeries into battlegrounds and diets into distant memories. Classic strawberry jam or dulce de leche? Custard, chocolate, pistachio? We'll explore how this fried treat became Israel's Hanukkah superstar, trace its European roots, and unpack why biting into one feels like celebrating a miracle with extra filling. Napkins ready—this one's about to get messy.