Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek army and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, which involves the lighting of one additional candle each night of the holiday. Traditional foods associated with Hanukkah include potato latkes (pancakes), sufganiyot (jelly donuts), and brisket. Gift-giving is also a popular tradition during Hanukkah.