r/JewsOfConscience • u/AutoModerator • 10d ago

AAJ "Ask A Jew" Wednesday

It's everyone's favorite day of the week, "Ask A (Anti-Zionist) Jew" Wednesday! Ask whatever you want to know, within the sub rules, notably that this is not a debate sub and do not import drama from other subreddits. That aside, have fun! We love to dialogue with our non-Jewish siblings.

Please remember to pick an appropriate user-flair in order to participate! Thanks!

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u/Educational_Board888 Non-Jewish Ally 10d ago

What is the significance of doughnuts in Chanukah?

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u/Adept_Thanks_6993 Orthodox 10d ago

We're supposed to eat foods fried in oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil. It doesn't have to be a doughnut, but humans just really like donuts. Anything oil-fried is good

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u/MassivePsychology862 Non-Jewish Ally 10d ago

Where can I find good donuts? I’m in Raleigh North Carolina. Can I buy the donuts or is the appropriation? I’m not trying to be coy or offensive, I just really like donuts.

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u/Adept_Thanks_6993 Orthodox 10d ago

I couldn't tell you of a kosher bakery down there, but you're fine. Gentiles can eat Jewish food no problem, unless you're in the Beit HaMikdash I think-which you're not.

If you're ever in New York, stop by Queens Pita. They make a jam donut that looks like JFK's head when you bite into it. It's so good.

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u/MassivePsychology862 Non-Jewish Ally 10d ago

I…. That joke… needed that. I need some jfk head donuts. ASAP