FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do you bring as a gift to a Jewish wedding?

Many guests give a check, and many send a gift for the new home before or after the wedding rather than bringing it to the hall. Popular picks are a challah board, a candle lighting tray, a Havdalah set or a bencher set, like the Leatherite Kosel Challah Board ($136).

How much should you give at a Jewish wedding?

There is no set amount. It depends on how close you are to the couple, and many people choose a multiple of 18 as a blessing for life.

Why do Jewish gifts come in multiples of 18?

In Hebrew, the letters of chai (life) add up to 18, so gifts of $36, $54, $180 or $360 carry a wish for a long life together.

What is a traditional Jewish wedding gift?

Items for the couple's first Shabbos and home: candlesticks or a candle lighting tray, a Kiddush cup, a challah board and cover, a Havdalah set, and Birchas Habayis for the entrance.

What do you write in a Jewish wedding card?

Mazel tov, with a bracha that they build a bayis ne'eman b'Yisrael, a faithful Jewish home. Add a gift message at checkout and Feldart will include it with the order.