Just in time for Israel's 60th birthday, Adam Sandler delivers a gag gift with some punch. In You Don't Mess With the Zohan, Sandler (who also co-wrote the film) plays the ultimate Israeli commando, who fakes his own death so that he can realize his dream of becoming a hair stylist in New York. But he ends up tangling with more than split ends when a group of of bumbling terrorists discovers him and blows his cover.
This mouthwatering Wine Drop Kiddush Cup Set is custom-made in Italy. Silverplate, $410; sterling silver, $600 (www.gothamjudaica.com).
Our favorite site for gourmet kosher gifts has a Seven Species Box of the traditional fruits and grains of Israel, $50. (www.wildpom.com).
"Snacktime"
Barenaked Ladies
(Desperation Records)
The Barenaked Ladies' vocalist and guitarist Steven Page has always appreciated family (hey, this is a guy who schedules tours around the High Holidays). But now that Page and the rest of the band members have become dads, they hope to broaden their base of fans with the release of their first children's album. Snacktime puts the musical chops and wry humor that grown-ups have enjoyed for nearly 20 years to work on goofy songs like "The Ninjas" and "Here Come the Geese." Now that's fun for the whole family.
