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At the end of the evening, Dan Scolnic, arguing for Team Latke, took home the trophy, awarded by the Duke Blue Devil. Scolnic was recently announced as the keynote speaker for the Class of 2026 Jewish ...

“What’s trending now: latke or hamantash?” That will be the theme of this year’s Latke-Hamantash Debate, when the cherished University of Chicago tradition returns for its 78th year on March 30. Three ...

This year’s Latke-Hamantash Debate was full of firsts. Traditionally held in Mandel Hall, the 78th annual pitting of Jewish holiday foods was held in Rockefeller Chapel for the first time in its long ...