Melissa Clark is a beloved New York Times cooking columnist and the author or co-author of nearly 40 books.

This year, perhaps, we can indulge in a few extra treats for yourself and loved ones, from jewelry with messages of hope and joy to sweet treats.

Famed author and children’s book editor Arthur Levine asks, “Why do Jewish children receive gifts on Hanukkah?”

What would the holiday of light be without picture books replete with humor, puns and even dragons?

Judaism and Zionism have many faces—as do anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

Hamsa jewelry is among our top choices for Judaica gifting this year, though we do have suggestions for food lovers as well as kids and grandkids.

A delicious cranberry-and-chocolate chip Hanukkah kugel—from of the book Kugel for Hanukkah?—is the perfect treat for one night of the holiday.

Jewelry and T-shirts with quotes from biblical texts make Jewish inspired gift-giving easy, while our menorah suggestions add a touch of DIY to Hanukkah candle lighting.