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amother
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 5:36 pm
What gift would be nice to give for the boy or family for the Ceremony? They go to Chabbads events but don’t keep anything. Any ideas?
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amother
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 5:37 pm
A shofar
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 5:39 pm
Or any judaica item: a becher, menorah, etc.
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amother
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 5:53 pm
Was thinking a becher but isn’t it disrespectful if I know he won’t use it? Or maybe he will
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 7:51 pm
I don't think so. You, as the religious friend, are giving him a taste of his religion. He may choose not to use it, he may display it in a china closet, but I don't think it's disrespectful.
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amother
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 9:15 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
Was thinking a becher but isn’t it disrespectful if I know he won’t use it? Or maybe he will


I don’t think so.
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amother
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 9:45 pm
If he enjoys reading, there are some wonderful books out there - NOT kirruv type or halacha, more novels or similar that give insight into meaning of Yomim Tovim (Let My People...)
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M0mmy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 10:37 pm
I agree something Judaic, I personally think giving anything else is kind of inappropriate. The fact that he likely won't use is sad, but there's always hope...? A menorah is probably most likely to get used (good idea!), otherwise, even a Hebrew/English siddur or Chumash might get picked up one day, but you also would need to worry that it might not be treated appropriately. A fancy havdalah candle? - again, probably won't use, but at least doesn't have kedushah. (Or the other ideas - shofar, kiddush cup, etc.) Framed poster/Plaque with his Hebrew name and the meaning? (Some give as gifts after a bris...?)
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Post Tue, Jun 18 2019, 10:45 pm
Why not get him something he will use like a nice watch maybe
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