Jacksonville Kicks off Chanukah Season with Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry at Chabad

Jacksonville, FL, November 20, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Attention all Latke* aficionados: Jacksonville’s Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 7pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Saturday Night Dec. 8 at Chabad of Southside. Competitors will throw-down for the coveted title of “The Golden Latke,” to be determined by our esteemed panel of celebrity judges.

The Great Latke Fry is more than just a mere cooking competition. Young and old are invited to partake in the festivities including the grand lighting of Chabad of Southside’s Menorah, refreshments, lively music, children’s activities and of course Latke tasting. A special Free raffle with incredible prizes will also be held.

Visit their website to RSVP for this exciting launch of the Chanukah holiday. A submission link is located on the event page on the website. Applicants will receive guidelines.

Who will take home the coveted “Golden Latke” title?

* Latkes (Potato Pancakes) are traditionally eaten by Jews during the Hanukkah festival. The oil for cooking the latkes is symbolic of the oil from the Hanukkah story that kept the Second Temple of ancient Israel lit with a long-lasting flame that is celebrated as a miracle.