Im going to my friends barmitzvah on saturday. I heard that im supposed to give him money in multilpes of 18. I dont want to look like an idiot because I give him $25.
2006-06-08 15:46:11 · 9 answers · asked by I run with scissors 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Hanukkah
It is *traditional* to give gifts of 18, 36, or 54. It isn't *required*, and you won't look like an idiot if you give a different amount. If you buy a gift instead of cash (or gift certificate), the amount you spend wouldn't necessarily be in multiples of 18. The word for "life" in Hebrew has a numerical value of 18; this is the reason for the tradition. But I'm sure your friend would rather get $25 than $18. :-)
2006-06-09 00:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
never heard of that 18 thing. i'm jewish and the 500 from my folks isn't a multiple of 18. but when you get there make sure you are very respectful and put on a yamaca which will probably be offered by the synagogue. have fun. i'm going to one next saturday. i would have had a big one(but i didn't because i am a nervous wreck)
2006-06-11 13:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by its ME !!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Jewish and I've been to many Barmitzvot. Please relax and have a blast! There is no "wrong" gift for this special 13th birthday event. The significance of the number 18 is that it represents the letters of the word "Chai" in Hebrew, which means "life". $25 will work just fine :)
2006-06-08 17:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shoshana S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard the multiples of 18 thing and I had my bat mitzvah 3 years ago.
2006-06-12 09:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by Naomi P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite a suicide bomber from Palestine. They're sure to get a "BANG" out of it!
2006-06-08 15:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a bag of those chocolate coins.
2006-06-09 17:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a present. preferably money. everybody likes money
2006-06-11 11:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by chocolate luver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sommething very meaningful! Money is great!
2006-06-08 15:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by coolcat123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make up your own amount...Who cares you ain't Jewish.
2006-06-08 15:49:49 · answer #9 · answered by Shane S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋