Hanukkah Gifts for Kids and Adults

Hanukkah board book

This sparkly Hanukkah board book uses AniMotion to reveal flickering menorahs, spinning dreidels, and flipping latkes to celebrate important Jewish traditions associated with Hanukkah. A collection of Hanukkah facts can be found in the back of the book, providing further opportunity for children to learn about—and celebrate—the rich traditions around the Festival of Lights. Ages 1 to 3. $9.99

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel , illustrated by Amy Cartwright is a fun sing-along little book with sturdy pages and a surprise pop-up at the end. For 3 and up. $7.99

Hanukkah puzzles

Award-winning children's book illustrator Karla Gudeon has created a perfect gift with Hanukkah Puzzles featuring artwork from Hanukkah Haiku, a National Jewish Book Award finalist. Children of all ages will delight in solving each side of this two-sided puzzle. Beautifully packaged in a Star-of-David-shaped box, this is a must-have Hanukkah gift for family and friends. 14 by 14 inches, 36 pieces, ages 3 and up. $15.99

Hanukkah Mice

This adorable pocket-sized tale of three mischievous mice makes an ideal Hanukkah gift. Sweet illustrations and flaps hiding shiny foil surprises keep readers turning the pages until they reach the special ending in Ronne Randall’s Hanukkah Mice Mini Edition. Ages 4 to 6. $9.99

How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Schmuck) by Michael Wex

From the bestselling author of Born to Kvetch, Michael Wex, comes a wise and witty manual for pursuing happiness while still acting with integrity, honor, and compassion. In other words: How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Schmuck). $13.99

The Big Jewish Book for Jews by Ellis Weiner

Covering everything from how to make burnt offerings to the rules of Mahjong, The Big Jewish Book for Jews by Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman will help you re-discover your inner Jew—even if you’re not Jewish. You’ll discover that there is more to Judaism than just Curb Your Enthusiasm—there’s making too much food and backhanded compliments, as well. $17

Hanukkah: A Counting Book

Celebrate the season with Hanukkah, A Counting Book by Emily Sper.  This little board book celebrates the symbols of Hanukkah while teaching your toddlers how to count to eight in Yiddish, Hebrew AND English. $6.99

Chrismukkah by Ron Gompertz

If yours is among the many families (like ours) where Hanukkah and Christmas are mingled then Ron Gompertz’s Chrismukkah is for you. Here you’ll find plenty of hints on household decoration, headgear—Kris Kringle Kippahs anyone?—and eats and drinks. Although often funny there is also much useful advice in here for the mixed family. $10.95

Eight Winter Nights

In Eight Winter Nights author Laura Krauss Melmed and illustrator Elisabeth Schlossberg celebrate Hanukkah in joyful action rhymes, festive poems, and exuberant scenes of family life. Ages 4 to 8. $16.99