Hanukah, the festival of lights, commemorates the time in days of yore
when the Maccabees went to rebuild the temple, which had been 
destroyed during a war with the Syrians.  When they went to light the
lamp in order to begin the process of rebuilding the temple, they 
found, much to their dismay, that there was only enough oil to last 
for one day.  When they lit the lamp however--"nes gadol haya sham"--a
great miracle happened there.  On Hanukah, we celebrate this miracle,
and eat potato pancakes called latkes, which are appropriate for
Hanukah because they are cooked in oil.  Here is a recipe for 
everyone's favorite Hanukah treat.

POTATO LATKES
12 potatoes
2 carrots
1 onion
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
A dash of pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder (use with flour)
1/3 cup sifted flour, matzo meal, or bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten

Grate carrots, onion, and potatoes last, as they discolor quickly.  
Drain off darkened liquid, add eggs and sifted dry ingredients.  Drop
by tablespoonful into a skillet heated with 1/8-1/4 inch oil.  Brown
and turn.  Serves 8-10 adults.

Recipe compliments of Pearl Ruth Feder

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