What present am I supposed to bring...or how much money am I supposed to bring? Please specify. Thanks!
2006-11-15 11:55:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why don't you ask his parents what would be good? They may have an idea of what he's going to be getting from relatives, and they'll certainly know what's an appropriate gift for you to give him based on your relationship with him (I don't know if you're a peer or a family friend or what).
2006-11-15 12:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should one give gifts for a bar or bat mitzvah? If so, what kind of gift is appropriate for a bar or bat mitzvah?
A. Gifts are generally given to the child who is celebrating the bar or bat mitzvah.
Gifts should not be brought to the synagogue service. It is best to give the gift at the party or deliver it to the child's home.
The same type of gift that is appropriate for a 13 year old birthday is also approriate for a bar/bat mitzvah. Generally close family gives Judaic gifts (such as kiddish cup, tallis bag, tefillin), so friends tend to give more neutral gifts. I find asking the parents what the child wants is the best bar/bat mitzvah gift-giving strategy.
Some popular gifts today include books, music, magazine subscription, DVD, computer and video games, software, camera, binoculars, watch, army knife, skate board, and sleeping bag. Gift certificates and cash also work well as bar/bat mitzvah gifts.
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Some people give cash in multiples of 18 as the the Hebrew word for life (chai) has the numerical value of 18 in Judaism.
2006-11-15 11:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's not a close friend, just give an $18 check - it's the equivalent of the number "chai". if it's a closer friend, give a more generous check, or someting like an ipod or something nice. think of what you would want
2006-11-15 11:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on the person though usually many people give money in multiples of 18 out of tradition.
2006-11-15 11:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give a copy of Richard Dawkins' new book, "The God Delusion"
2006-11-15 11:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure, but i think ur supposed to bring money....im not sure how much though. why dont u ask on of ur family members or friends?
2006-11-15 11:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋