Barry Scott Wimpfheimer's 'biography' is an engaging tour de force that discusses both the structure and history of the Talmud while illustrating its complex content.

Our roundup includes touching coming-of-age novels, stories about overcoming mental illness and the latest book from Alice Hoffman, which begins in 1941 Berlin.

Fact and fantasy mingle in a surprisingly diverse range of new young adult book for Jewish readers.

Two books for the littlest readers describe the familiar noises of the Jewish state, from the crunch of falafel to the 'oop' of the hoopoe, Israel's national bird.

Mr. Fibber and Eddie Spaghetti, beloved characters created by poet-playwright Lea Goldberg in pre-state Israel, are given new life in fresh translations from comic publisher Fantagraphics.

The Hebrew root samekh-khof-nun, to be of service, brings together travel agents, knives, danger and classic Israeli songs.

Consolation is scarce in the worst of times, but Hadassah, through its life-saving mission, enables us to do more than grieve.

As we begin a new year of Hadassah activity, let’s make this a season of renewal for Hadassah itself.