Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Latke-Hamantash Debate has been a cherished UChicago tradition since 1946, rigorously questioning the merits of the festive foodstuffs of Hanukkah and Purim.
For the past 77, years, the Latke-Hamantash Debate has reveled in ornate silliness while featuring prominent faculty, Nobel laureates and UChicago presidents. The tongue-in-cheek proceedings have inspired similar debates across the country, and even a book published by the University of Chicago Press.
In 2024, members of the University of Chicago community argued for the superiority of potato pancakes versus cookies—this time, by asking the question “Can Artificial Intelligence through chat GPT answer the question once and for all?” The March 24 event, hosted by the University of Chicago Hillel, took place in Mandel Hall.
Presenters included Borja Sotomayor, who teaches computer science, software development, computer networks, and distributed systems; Terry Johnson, who teaches courses in Molecular Engineering; and Professor Peggy Mason, who teaches courses on Neurobiology and leading a research laboratory. Rabbi Anna Rosen moderated the debate.
Learn more about the Latke-Hamantash Debate at UChicago Hillel's website: uchicagohillel.org
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The Latke-Hamantash Debate has been a cherished UChicago tradition since 1946, rigorously questioning the merits of the festive foodstuffs of Hanukkah and Purim.
For the past 77, years, the Latke-Hamantash Debate has reveled in ornate silliness while featuring prominent faculty, Nobel laureates and UChicago presidents. The tongue-in-cheek proceedings have inspired similar debates across the country, and even a book published by the University of Chicago Press.
In 2024, members of the University of Chicago community argued for the superiority of potato pancakes versus cookies—this time, by asking the question “Can Artificial Intelligence through chat GPT answer the question once and for all?” The March 24 event, hosted by the University of Chicago Hillel, took place in Mandel Hall.
Presenters included Borja Sotomayor, who teaches computer science, software development, computer networks, and distributed systems; Terry Johnson, who teaches courses in Molecular Engineering; and Professor Peggy Mason, who teaches courses on Neurobiology and leading a research laboratory. Rabbi Anna Rosen moderated the debate.
Learn more about the Latke-Hamantash Debate at UChicago Hillel's website: uchicagohillel.org
➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe
About #UChicago:
Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas.
#UChicago on the Web:
Home: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage
News: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news
Facebook: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB
Twitter: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW
Instagram: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG
University of Chicago on YouTube:
youtube.com/uchicago
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ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.
