The Great Debate
Tuesday, 02/19/08

To mark the minor holiday of Purim Katan a debate about the virtues of Hamantashen vs. Latkes was held at Binghamton University. Students and Faculty alike enjoyed an evening of satire and refreshingly thought provoking (and often real belly laugh type) humor as this issue was seriously contested. Earnestly representing the Latke was Professor Allan Arkush, chair of the Judaic Studies Dept., while Professor Randy Friedman, Professor of Philosophy, argued passionately for the Hamantash. Professor Arieh Ullman, Professor of Management, moderated the debate. All three professors brought due gravity to this burning issue.