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Many people who are invited to a Bat Mitzvah celebration, ask themselves – do I need to bring gifts to the celebrant? And what gifts would be appropriate? According to the custom, gifts are usually given at the Bat Mitzvah celebration. There are many kinds of Bat Mitzvah gifts available in the market . Here are several ideas for Bat mitzvah gifts in original designs.
First, one should know that a Bat Mitzvah celebration is much more than a regular birthday party - it is coming of age event. a Bat Mitzvah is a important event for the Jewish girl and her family. According to Jewish tradition, the young Jewish girl celebrates bat Mitzvah at the age of twelve, one year earlier than boys . The Jewish girl celebrates her womanhood a year earlier because it is a common belief that girls mature earlier than boys. This is the time when the girl's consciousness to the outer world fully developed, enabling her to take on full responsibility for her actions.
Bat Mitzvah literally means "daughter of commandment". at that age the young girl becomes a responsible adult ready to observe God's commandments.
Popular Bat Mitzvah gifts
Many people who are invited to a Bat Mitzvah have no idea what gifts to give for the occasion. Bat Mitzvah should be viewed as a big birthday party with social and religious significance. Many, mainly young friends of the celebrant, choose to bring regular birthday gifts like CDs, books, iPODS or gift cards. Some, especially the elderly, prefer to give the celebrant savings bonds, usually given in multiples of 18, which is a spiritual number in Judaism. Each of these gifts can work. However, there are many more unique and meaningful gifts that have a connection to the Jewish heritage.
Jewish-themed Bat Mitzvah gifts
Since the young Jewish woman starts to take an active part in religious such as kindling Shabbat candles, religious objects are very appropriate bat mitzvah gifts that have symbolic significance
Designed Judaica books make very popular Bat Mitzvah gifts. Judaica artists have designed a wide variety of designed editions of the Jewish sacred books including the Bible, Siddur, Book of Psalms. One of the most notable names in that area is Jack Jaget. Jack Jaget's Judaica books include the Bible, book of Psalms, Passover Haggadah, Siddur and Machzor. Jack Jaget's Judaica books are truly a celebration for the eyes. These fine materials are treated to look as it they are from the middle ages. Jack Jaget's Judaica books often come with full-color illustrations. These books can come handy for celebrant for years to come.
Shabbat candlesticks and Hanukkah menorah make another option for Bat Mitzvah gifts that will always be welcomed. Judaic artists have created unique designed of contemporary candlesticks and menorahs that would make perfect fit for this occasion. You can also find mezuzah cases that are designed for a teen's room, such as Yossi Steinberg's guitar mezuzah case. There are also decretive picture frames with appropriate Bat Mitzvah blessings in Hebrew and in English. if you're invited to a reform celebration, a Tallit for women is another option as well.
Star of David jewelry is another wonderful source for unique gifts for the Jewish girl. The Star of David is one of the most significant motifs in Jewish tradition and thought to protect the ones who wear it around their necks. Contemporary Judaica designers have created a great selection of unique Star of David pendants that might be that special gift that you're looking for.
Hamsa jewelry accessories make also very popular Bat Mitzvah gifts . In Jewish tradition Hamsas is thought to protect the ones own it. Hamsa pendant or Hamsa bracelet are extremely bat mitzvah gifts in many Jewish communities. You can find very unique designs such as Adina Plastelina's Hamsa pendant inscribed with Shema Yisrael prayer in Hebrew.
There are many Jewish jewelry accessories that are inscribed with quotations from the book of Psalms or other famous blessings as woman of valor (Eshet Chayil). Another famous blessing inscribed on quite many pieces of Jewish jewelry is the daughters blessing: " May God make you as Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah". In Jewish tradition, this is the way fathers bless their daughters every Saturday night. This blessing is also said under the Chuppah. Pieces of jewelry inscribed with the daughter's blessing are very common as Bat Mitzvah gifts and gifts for the bride on her wedding day.
You are invited to browse trough our collection of unique Bat Mitzvah gifts. All items are handmade by Israeli artists from fine materials in assorted styles to perfectly match your taste.
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