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Hanukkah 5787 in Burlington
Hanukkah 5787 in Burlington, VT falls on December 4-12, 2026. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE, after the Maccabees' victory over the Seleucid Empire. The central mitzvah is lighting the chanukiah (Hanukkah menorah): one candle the first night, adding one each night until all eight are lit. Traditional foods are fried in oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. We're still building our Burlington listings for Hanukkah 5787.
Traditional Hanukkah Foods
Find these classics at Burlington kosher restaurants and caterers.
Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
Crispy fried potato pancakes, the quintessential Hanukkah food in Ashkenazi tradition. Served with sour cream or applesauce.
Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts)
Deep-fried jelly-filled doughnuts, especially popular in Israeli tradition. Available in endless flavors at kosher bakeries during Hanukkah.
Brisket
Slow-braised beef brisket is a Hanukkah dinner staple in many Ashkenazi households, often served alongside latkes.
Rugelach
Crescent-shaped pastries filled with jam, chocolate, or nuts, a traditional holiday sweet from Jewish bakeries.
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