Come early fall—still late summer in Israel—pomegranates and citrus fruits stud the shuk stalls, and I use the colorful bounty to inspire my Sukkot cooking.

A serendipitous visit to an aging synagogue helped one woman recover the joy of the holiday.

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.