These hamantaschen are indulgently filled with crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, apricot jam and prunes. Think of them as scrumptious kitchen-sink Purim cookies.

Did you know that prunes may reverse bone loss? Or that cashews have more copper than most nuts, aiding in the production of hemoglobin?

An Israeli tech firm is behind the high-tech redesign on this phenomenally popular doll from the 1980s.

The blogger behind the popular What Jew Wanna Eat site is out with her first cookbook, a collection of whimsically inspired Jewish dessert recipes.

Recent developments from the Israel Defense Forces to the Knesset.

The prevalence of Jewish crafting reflects general trends: Crafting is big business. Annual revenue has climbed steadily over the last 10 years to $30 billion.

Two standout recipes—one breakfast, one dessert— for a sweet New Year, from this gorgeous new kosher cookbook.

Israel is No. 8 for life expectancy, with an overall expectancy of 82.5 years (men on average reach 80.6, women 84.3).