FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you give gifts at a bar mitzvah?
Yes. Guests give either a check, often in a multiple of 18, or a lasting gift like seforim or Judaica he will use as an adult.
How much money should I give for a bar mitzvah gift?
It depends on your relationship. Many people choose a multiple of 18, and family usually gives more than friends. Is $72 a good bar mitzvah gift? Yes, it is a common and respectable amount from friends and extended family.
What is a traditional bar mitzvah gift?
Seforim, a tallis or tefillin bag, a Kiddush cup or a Havdalah set. From Feldart: a foldable Leatherite shtender ($98), a bencher set ($105) or a tefillin card with mirror ($16).
What is a good bar mitzvah gift for a nephew?
Something he will use weekly as a new adult, like his own Havdalah set or a bencher set, is more memorable than a gadget.
What is an appropriate bar mitzvah gift from a non-Jewish guest?
The same as from anyone: a check in a multiple of 18, or a Judaica gift like a Havdalah set with a card wishing him mazel tov.
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