Purim’s tale of good versus evil—and a heroic queen—teaches about politics and human initiative in a world in which miracles have ended.

The season of gifting and eating is upon us. Celebrate with these recently published cookbooks and food memoirs, to feed your loved ones and your soul.

“My cooking comes from a deep well of Israeli hospitality,” Michael Solomonov writes in his new cookbook, “from the intimacy of sharing food.” This Hanukka, try out Solomonov’s

It’s hard not to ohh and ahh over these redesigned classics—including a botanical oversized menora and Hebrew nameplate necklaces—from Judaica and jewelry designers here and abroad. And

Though Judith declares her devotion to God, she does not wait for a miracle but rather takes matters into her own hands.

Noted kosher baker Paula Shoyer has expanded her kitchen routine beyond desserts and breads and into the world of global fusion geared specifically to the Seders and eight

The winemakers behind the celebrated Covenant kosher label are out with a beautiful, vino-inspired cookbook, just in time for Passover.

Passover is sometimes known as Hag Ha-aviv, the festival of spring. Evoke the hues and warmth of the season when you shop for gifts this year—particularly welcome