Shepard, an Italian Catholic whose wife’s father was Jewish, spent more than two years conducting exhaustive research for his latest book, culminating in a trip to Warsaw.

Written from a child’s simple, direct point of view, Jim Shepard's "The Book of Aron" has won several awards, the most recent being Hadassah Magazine’s annual literary award.

An exciting array of new Jewish titles geared to children ages 2 and up is available this holiday season.

A range of new board books for the tiniest book lovers.

Susan Silverman’s search for God, identity and family as she becomes a rabbi and creates a blended family.

New literary offerings, both fiction and nonfiction, offer insights and unique perspectives into that dark era of Jewish history.

A turkey named Indik takes up residence on the Lower East Side, where is he saved from his expected fate by a sympathetic Jewish family.

Laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and increases the ability to tolerate pain.