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You can't go wrong with money. The word life in Hebrew CHAI has the numerical value of 18, therefore people often give bar mitzvah money gifts in multiples of 18 ($18, $36 etc).
If you were just friends with the boy who is even having the bar mitzvah, you could just give him something like an iTunes gift card or something like that. Same thing with a girl who is having a bat mitzvah.
Important:If the synagogue is Conservative or Orthodox, never try to give a monetary gift (this include gift cards as they're the equivalent of cash) at a bar mitzvah. The reason is that Jews do not handle money on Shabbat (the sabbath). In fact, it's not a good idea to bring a gift of any kind to the synagogue. Either drop off the gift at the family's home in advance or wait until the party.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are two options for a bar mitzvah gift. The first is a monetary gift and in many communities the tradition is to give multiples of 18 which is the numerical value for the Hebrew word for life. Since you're a godfather, this implies a somewhat close relationship to him so the gift should be a multiple of 18 that you can afford, not just $18.
Alternatively, a gift that is suitable for a 13 years old boy would be fine. If you're not sure what he'd like, and he hasn't registered at any stores, you could ask his parents for a recommendation.
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∙ 10y agoThere are many good ideas for Bar Mitzvah gifts. Some potential good gift ideas include money in multiples of 18 which is important in the Jewish faith, gift cards and books by Jewish authors or about the faith are other good ideas.
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∙ 13y agoNormally, you would give a gift that the Bar Mitzvah can cherish their whole life! something of great value. Money is always a good idea!(:
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∙ 10y agoSome appropriate gifts to give for a Bar Mitzvah are money, gift cards, Video Games and digital cameras. Money is often given in multiples of 18. 18 represents good luck in Judaism.
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∙ 11y agoYou can give them cash which is a good gift or gift certificates would also be appropriate. A watch, bracelets or necklace would also be great as a gift.
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∙ 11y agoMoney is the usual gift
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∙ 15y agomoney.
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∙ 14y agoMoney
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