As a Jew thrown into the Midwest for college, I find that when I leave the bubble of Washington University, the members of the St. Louis community are not as Jewish as those of WashJew. Some are confused by Judaism — our beliefs, our restrictions and our abilities as people.

As the Festival of Lights wraps up in high, fiery fashion, I think it’s time we discuss some of the most outrageous questions Jews have been asked this holiday season. When I was asked to write this article, instead of thinking up questions that non-Jews could ask, I did some research and asked friends (including CollegeCandy editor, the fabulous Jenni Maier) for some real-life experiences. Disclaimer: All of these questions have ACTUALLY been asked. This article is meant to be funny, not insulting!

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For Chanukah there are many things I want from stores around town or off my favorite sites online, but this year I’d prefer some things I’ve learned from Saturday Night Live. Who said TV isn’t educational? It’s taught me about my true wants and desires. (Besides number 4, but I’m trying to help you girls out there any way I can.) If at least one of these come true, I’ll be happy to spin the dreidel and share my Chanukah gelt. Happy Holidays everyone!

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Is it just us or do holidays other than Christmas just not get enough attention? But at CollegeCandy, we shed a light on some of our other favorite things about the holidays: like food. You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy these delish Hanukkah treats.

Speaking of the holidays, there’s one more coming our way and coming our way quick: New Years Eve. Soon we’ll be embarking on a new year, but first, there are a few things we’d like to leave behind.

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It’s the last night of Hanukkah. Some of you are elbow deep in blue and white wrapping paper, your stack of awesome gifts by your side. Others, like us, are left with nothing but an oily latke breakout; fond memories of Hanukkahs of  yore; and pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack, Drake’s tasty mug, Zach Braff’s adorableness, Mark Salling’s general hotness, Jason Segel’s not-so-full frontal, Daniel Radcliffe’s across-the-pond sexiness and Andy Samberg’s boyish good looks bookmarked on our computers.

Either way, there’s one last candle to light and we saved the yummiest for last.

Sure we love good-looking, funny, charming, magical, stand-up comedian, scrub-wearing Jewish men. But at the end of the day, our hearts lay with our one true love: Jewish food. Rain or shine, straightener or no-straightener, memorable Bat Mitzvah party favor or throwaway gift, Jewish food has always been there for us. Through the ups and the downs, the millions of yearly Jewish holidays, and the sadness that comes when no TV show – not even Glee – recognizes Hanukkah during the holiday season.

And that’s why we saved the last candle for our favorite cuisine.

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There are only two more nights of Hanukkah. Sad. If you’re one of the lucky girls out there who still gets a sick present for every one of the 8 (crazy) nights, kudos to you. Bitch. If you’re like us here at CollegeCandy, you got a Starbucks gift card from your grandpa for $18 and a “what? I don’t do enough for you all year?” guilt trip from your mom.

For those of you who fall into the latter category, don’t fret; CollegeCandy’s got your back. We’ve still got two Hanukkah hotties to go. Because at the end of the day, as your Hanukkah candles are burning low and dripping wax all over your desk, flipping through pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack, Drake’s tasty mug, Zach Braff’s adorableness, Mark Salling’s general hotness, Jason Segel’s not-so-full frontal and Daniel Radcliffe’s across-the-pond sexiness, is way better than unwrapping a new Michael Kors watch.

Andy Samburg is the kind of Jew that gives us faith. Faith that Jewish guys who are taller than 5’6 exist. Faith that the stereotypical Jew can be hot. Faith that there are Jewish boys who don’t become doctors, lawyers or investment bankers. He’s like a dream come true and our enormous crush on this SNL funny man is borderline inappropriate.

How many guys can pull of that cute side-smile while still rocking that I-just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-I-can-still-wear-a-tie look?  How many guys can share the screen with Justin Timberlake….and steal the show!? The boy can do no wrong. Hell, Andy could give me a d*ck in a box for Hanukkah and I’d write him a thank you note.

Happy Hanukkah, Jewesses! If you’re one of the lucky girls out there who still gets a sick present for every one of the 8 (crazy) nights, kudos to you. Bitch. If you’re like us here at CollegeCandy, you get a Starbucks gift card from your grandpa for $18 and a “what? I don’t do enough for you all year?” guilt trip from your mom.

For those of you who fall into the latter category, don’t fret; CollegeCandy’s got your back. We’re bringing you the 8 Hotties of Hanukkah, one for each glorious latke-eating day. Because at the end of the day, as your Hanukkah candles are burning low and dripping wax all over your desk, unwrapping an iPhone 4 is cool, but flipping through pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack, Drake’s tasty mug, Zach Braff’s adorableness, Mark Salling’s general hotness and Jason Segel’s not-so-full frontal is a gift that keeps on givin’.

We love a Jewish man with an accent (even if that man entered our hearts as a teeny, tiny little boy), which is why Daniel Radcliffe is our 6th Hottie of Hanukkah. Despite starting out as a total dork with glasses and a bowl cut, he wowed us all as he returned (and filled out) for each and every Harry Potter installment. Before long we were all putting “acceptance letter to Hogwarts” on our Hanukkah wish list and practicing our enchantment charms under our breath. But this sexy star does more than battle evil villains that look like fetuses; he also takes time out from his superstar career to write poetry under his (rather Jewy) pen name, Jacob Gershon.

That’s deep, Radcliffe, real deep.

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Happy Hanukkah, Jewesses! If you’re one of the lucky girls out there who still gets a sick present for every one of the 8 (crazy) nights, kudos to you. Bitch. If you’re like us here at CollegeCandy, you get a Starbucks gift card from your grandpa for $18 and a “what? I don’t do enough for you all year?” guilt trip from your mom.

For those of you who fall into the latter category, don’t fret; CollegeCandy’s got your back. We’re bringing you the 8 Hotties of Hanukkah, one for each glorious latke-eating day. Because at the end of the day, as your Hanukkah candles are burning low and dripping wax all over your desk, unwrapping an iPhone 4 is cool, but flipping through pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack, Drake’s tasty mug, Zach Braff’s adorableness and Mark Salling’s general hotness is a gift that keeps on givin’.

Jason Segel. My knight in once-awkward Jewish armor. This man has no fear.  Especially when he showed off his matzoh balls in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’  Woo-wee, Segel!  Don’t be shy!  We love the 6’4 Los Angeles native for making us laugh until we cry with all of the high-larious movies he stars in. And who can forget his dorkier, more romantic side in ‘How I Met Your Mother’? Swoon.

Not only will Mr. Segel impress Bubbie with his classic Jewish good looks and Daddy with his successful career, but we’ll know he’ll impress our little brother when he smokes him out behind the garage. It’s a win win win.

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Happy Hanukkah, Jewesses! If you’re one of the lucky girls out there who still gets a sick present for every one of the 8 (crazy) nights, kudos to you. Bitch. If you’re like us here at CollegeCandy, you get a Starbucks gift card from your grandpa for $18 and a “what? I don’t do enough for you all year?” guilt trip from your mom.

For those of you who fall into the latter category, don’t fret; CollegeCandy’s got your back. We’re bringing you the 8 Hotties of Hanukkah, one for each glorious latke-eating day. Because at the end of the day, as your Hanukkah candles are burning low and dripping wax all over your desk, unwrapping an iPhone 4 is cool, but flipping through pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack, Drake’s tasty mug and Zach Braff’s adorableness is a gift that keeps on givin’.

Mark Salling reminds us just how beautiful a bad Jewish boy can be. Move over Rabbi Goldberg, because this faux-hawk styling stud makes us want to skip our traditional latkes dinner and head straight for dessert. Not only is this Glee stud making our Hebrew school class look wimpier than ever,  he was raised in Dallas, which means he comes with a sweet southern twang as well.

I wouldn’t mind playing naked dreidel with this stud muffin.

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Happy Hanukkah, Jewesses! If you’re one of the lucky girls out there who still gets a sick present for every one of the 8 (crazy) nights, kudos to you. Bitch. If you’re like us here at CollegeCandy, you get a Starbucks gift card from your grandpa for $18 and a “what? I don’t do enough for you all year?” guilt trip from your mom.

For those of you in the latter category, don’t fret; CollegeCandy’s got your back. We’re bringing you the 8 Hotties of Hanukkah, one for each glorious latke-eating day. Because at the end of the day, as your Hanukkah candles are burning low and dripping wax all over your desk at different melting speeds, unwrapping a new pair of Uggs is cool, but flipping through pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack and Drake’s tasty mug is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

When it comes to Jews in Hollywood, Zach Braff is at the top of the Maccabee lovin’ ladder. I’m sure you remember this so-awkwardly-cute-he’s-hot gem from his days running around the hospital, cracking jokes in Scrubs. More likely, though, you fell in love with his deep, quirky character in Garden State. Did you know he compiled the entire soundtrack himself?  You know, the CD that you listened to every day in high school when you were in a totally emo mood? The one that’s still on your “I’m sad, he broke my heart, I want a good cry” playlist right now?

How can you not love a little frat boy (Phi Kappa Psi, represent!) from Jersey with impeccable taste in music who just totally gets your plight but can also make you giggle? This is a boy you can definitely take home to the family Hanukkah party. 

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How can you celebrate the festival of lights without the brightest (or sexiest) light of them all, Drake? Do you remember when this Canadian cutie was cruising around in a wheelchair on Degrassi: The Next Generation? He’s come such a long way! (Literally, Canada is real far.) Between his secretive and saucy side relationship with Rihanna and his amazing rapping talent, this beauty keeps surprising us.

Let’s just hope he surprises us next year with a hot, hot Hanukkah album.

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