Many people consider Chanukah a convenient time to show appreciation to teachers, co-workers, family and friends by giving them a gift. Choosing an appropriate gift might seem like a challenging and daunting task to some. However, walk into any Judaica bookstore, and your fears will melt away. So say the experts in the field: “Books are still the best gifts on the market, and the easiest way to take care of your whole list in one visit,” says Avrohom Levine, proprietor of the Judaica Plaza superstore in Lakewood, NJ. For one, books are “the easiest to wrap,” but on a more serious note, there is a book for every interest, age, gender, and background. In addition, books can be enjoyed on Shabbos and Yom Tov, unlike some of the popular gadgets that are out there today. “When you give a book, you are also giving the gift of knowledge, which is something that stays with you forever.” For an assortment of new book releases for the current season, click here.

(YWN – Studio B)