For the Jewish communities, Hanukkah is comparable to Christmas or Kwanza. It’s a celebration of life and love with friends and family, and giving gifts is a big part of that. Giving gifts at Hanukkah is a combo of culture as well as simply loving the happiness that comes from getting someone something special and memorable. Well-known for dreidels and menorahs, Hanukkah gifts are meant to inspire and warm hearts. It’s as much about embodying the spirit of the holiday as it is about making a recipient feel loved. Check out the following selection of Hanukkah gifts, some handmade, to make your recipient smile.
The Jewish Cookbook
One of the best things about Hannukah can be found in Jewish cookbooks, like this one. Celebrants can learn about their heritage, where culinary Hannukah favorites originated, and how to make their own versions.
Book – Modern Jewish Baker
Any bakers in your family? Celebrate the holidays with a Jewish cookbook that teaches all about how to bake delicious breads and pastries. Challah bagels, for instance, are instant favorites, and bakers can make each recipe their own
Jewish Pop Art Ceramic Mug
Pop art means lots of bright colors, vivid patterns, and an overall vibrant picture. Jewish pop art is similar but different in its designs. This mug features raised Shalom symbols, representing both Jewish culture and pop artwork
Book – RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an inspirational woman, one who fought for the rights of women across the United States via her role in the Supreme Court. She was also Jewish and proud. This book tells her story, as well as the stories of 33 inspirational and strong Jewish women
Home Spa Gift Set with Dead Sea Salt
What’s better than a relaxing experience at a spa? The same kind of soothing spa experience from the comforts of home. This gift set features everything you need to unwind nerves, relax muscles, and soothe senses. We love the addition of exfoliating dead sea salt scrubs!
Premium Rose and Sandalwood Candle
Rose and sandalwood are traditional Jewish fragrances around Hannukah. They celebrate renewal, determination, and life’s blessings. This candle reminds you to be thankful for all you have and all you’ve yet to acquire. Handcrafted from soy wax
Gift Box from Jerusalem
This beautiful gift box comes packed from Jerusalem! It’s a Hannukah favorite of traditional Jewish gifts, like grape syrup, handmade candies, black tahini, and Halva. Everything is vacuum-sealed and shipped with the utmost care
Painting from Israeli Artist
The Torah is a blessed and sacred written document, so it stands to reason that the Jewish community would feel blessed to have it in their homes in all kinds of forms. Here, for instance, an Etsy artist, Noa, has created artwork with Hebrew inscriptions on a waterfall of watercolors
Israeli Wildflower Honey
Wildflower honey is decadent, rich, and as savory as it is sweet. Use this to add a touch of delicious sweetness to any Hannukah celebration meal. Making Challah bagels from the aforementioned baking cookbook? Sweeten them with a little honey!
Hot Sox Challah Socks
Comfy, warm, and fuzzy where it counts, these socks are punny and funny! The typical “happy holidays” has been replaced with “happy Challah days.” It’s a quirky, fun way to celebrate!
Sedar Plate and Matza Box Set
Jewish tradition is rife with meaning and ways in which celebrants count their blessings. This box set comes with a set of Sedar plates, each decorated with a food that’s typically enjoyed for Hannukah
Hanukkah Mad Libs Game
Mad Libs are always fun – using synonyms, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and silly words to create stories that you and your loved ones can laugh at together. This one has a Hannukah twist, featuring DIY stories about funny little dreidels, among other things
Wall Clock from Israeli Designer
Wall clocks can be the height of your interior home décor, especially in time to celebrate Hannukah. This one is large and beautiful with art from an expressive Israeli designer
Chocolate Babka Baking Kit
Chocolate babka bread is a swirly, whirly treat that combines Mexican and Jewish cultures. It’s scrumptious and indulgent – perfectly enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee on the silent mornings leading up to Hannukah
Candlestick Holder Set
Candles are some of the most important elements in the Jewish faith, especially during Hannukah. They represent love, light, and finding your way through the darkness of life’s most ferocious moments. These sleek candlestick holders are perfect additions to your Hannukah candles.
Happy Hannukah Embossing Roll Pin
Emboss cookies, pastries, and crusts with Hannukah symbols that celebrate the holidays. This rolling pin is handcrafted from solid wood – long-lasting and durable for a hand-me-down baking element that could be enjoyed and well-loved for generations
Hannukah Card Game
The Hannukah card game is a multiplayer gift that celebrates the meaning of the holidays in a fun, silly way. There are two to four players, instructions guide on how to play, and colorful cards in an easily shuffled pack
Sustainable pick
Dipped Beeswax Candlesticks
Beeswax lasts longer than soy or traditional wax, and it’s more eco-friendly, making it perfect for Hannukah menorahs. These candlesticks are tapered and sold in pairs. Also available in a wide range of colors, like lilac, rosemary, and eucalyptus
Wooden Hamsa Server
Hamsa, or the Hand of Faith, is believed to protect Jewish people from evil and negative energies. This serving dish is modeled after the hand, and each of the five fingers is a serving dish. Perfect for dishing out your favorite Hannukah snacks.
Stone Drink Dispenser
Artsy but with Jewish significance that Hannukah celebrants would appreciate, this drink dispenser is hand-carved from stone. It’s been fitted with stainless-steel components, such as a spigot and interior. Handwash with gentle soap and water
Svivonit Dreidel
The original dreidels were made from hardwood, designed as toys for Jewish children. This one is elaborate, elegant, and beautiful – made from stainless-steel to resemble fine lace in silver. It spins, whirls, and twirls while capturing and reflecting the light. Truly mesmerizing!
Dinosaur Menorah
Do you or your kids love dinosaurs? Need a way to incorporate dinos into Hannukah? The dinosaur menorah – also known as the Menorah-saurus – is a fun, family-friendly way to get young kiddos more involved with holiday traditions
Vineyard Vines Whale T-Shirt
Jonah and the Whale is a classic Jewish tale, and that’s what this t-shirt represents. It’s a story of faith, trust, and perseverance – all things that Hannukah represents as a holiday. The shirt is soft, true to size, and available in slate grey.
Gnome Figurine
Did you know that gnomes celebrated Hannukah? Or at least this one does. Gefen is an adorable gnome, donning his own Jewish scarf and Hannukah hat. Cute, a little silly, and ideal for fantasy lovers of all ages
60-Hour Candle
The 60-hour candle is a traditional beeswax candle, coiled and fed through a copper-plated eye to burn brighter for longer. One three-inch segment of candle will burn for three hours
Tea from Around the World Set
Dear tea lovers, this one’s for you! It’s a set of “teas from around the world,” each loose-leaf and ready for infusions and brews. The teas are nestled in convenient, single-serving tubes, then named with their location of origin. Grab your favorite mug and cozy up!
Instant Holiday Hot Cocoa Kit
What’s Hannukah without a cup of hot cocoa? This instant kit contains classic cocoa and white chocolate cocoa, as well as peppermint cubes as a topping. Add hot milk or water, drop in a cube, wait, stir, and enjoy. Delicious!
Warm the Heart Gift Set
This gift set says it all in the title. It’s meant to warm the heart with a comforting range of presents, like warm, fuzzy socks, an array of delicious tea drops, and a heart-shaped 634-piece puzzle
Glass Teapot
The glass teapot is a must-have for your loose-leaf brews of 20, 33, or 40 ounces. The center is an isolated infuser, removable for easier cleaning of the entire teapot. It’d be a great conversation piece for a get-together with loved ones before the holidays
Cashmere Scarf
Soft, warm, and cozy, it’s a unisex cashmere sweater that’s been dubbed a winter must-have. The design is classic and ribbed with enough stretch to curve around your neck a few times for optimum comfort
