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Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« on: November 11, 2018, 08:48:35 PM »
Looking for some gift ideas for a bas mitzvah- girl is from ultra orthodox open minded family-   does NOT need to be Jewish themed - open to ideas though.  Looking to spend between $20-$200
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2018, 09:34:15 PM »
Looking for some gift ideas for a bas mitzvah- girl is from ultra orthodox open minded family-   does NOT need to be Jewish themed - open to ideas though.  Looking to spend between $20-$200
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2018, 09:38:54 PM »
1)Jewelry
2)Leather bound machzorim/siddur/tehillim

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2018, 09:45:47 PM »
I've stopped buying bar/bat mitzvah presents and now buy gift cards to:

https://www.tisbest.org/


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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2018, 10:20:20 PM »
I'll get the list of items my daughter got last night.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2018, 10:24:36 PM »
I'll get the list of items my daughter got last night.

That would be great. And especially what she liked the best. :)

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2018, 10:26:57 PM »
I've stopped buying bar/bat mitzvah presents and now buy gift cards to:

https://www.tisbest.org/

Interesting idea.
 
I'm actually trying to figure out how to incorporate the gift into more of a giving experience for her. Unfortunately she doesn't really have internet access and I'd like it to be something more tangible or something she's more involved in. But this is kinda cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2018, 10:51:13 PM »
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Or you can give away a gift card as a wedding or Bar Mitzvah gift.

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2018, 12:08:07 AM »
I've stopped buying bar/bat mitzvah presents and now buy gift cards to:

https://www.tisbest.org/
I don't see how this is much different than someone giving you a card that says "In honor or your bar/bat mitzvah, I gave a donation to "x" charity" that kinda sucks as a kid when you're just not getting a gift from that person. I could see giving a gift and this also but just doing this in lieu of a gift seems kind of mean to the kid.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2018, 12:41:40 AM »
My parents love giving out the book of our heritage by eliyahu kitov. Some essential knowledge about the full Jewish year.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2018, 07:24:44 AM »
My parents love giving out the book of our heritage by eliyahu kitov. Some essential knowledge about the full Jewish year.
Always a good choice. I would actually get that or something with a more  basic and general topic on day to day yiddeshkeit like that and add it as a side gift.   Gonna keep that in mind.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2018, 07:40:32 AM »
Depending on the parents, an MMR shot.

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2018, 07:57:15 AM »
I don't see how this is much different than someone giving you a card that says "In honor or your bar/bat mitzvah, I gave a donation to "x" charity" that kinda sucks as a kid when you're just not getting a gift from that person. I could see giving a gift and this also but just doing this in lieu of a gift seems kind of mean to the kid.

Could be.  This is different than “a gift has been made in your honor” because it gives them a choice, they get to be a part of the decision making which is rare for a youngster.  I’ve gotten great feedback from parents and kids when I give this but I hear what you’re saying.  Many kids in our generation aren’t wanting for stuff, they have plenty. 

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2018, 08:04:08 AM »
Depending on the parents, an MMR shot.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2018, 10:37:01 AM »
My parents love giving out the book of our heritage by eliyahu kitov. Some essential knowledge about the full Jewish year.
The Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life is a great option
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2018, 01:36:44 PM »
I've stopped buying bar/bat mitzvah presents and now buy gift cards to:

https://www.tisbest.org/
Reminds me of the Human fund. #seinfeld

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2019, 01:06:40 PM »
Does anyone know where I can buy leather bound seforim or get a custom leather bound book made in Brooklyn for cheap?


Specifically, I'm looking for a tikun korim leather bound.
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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2023, 08:45:05 AM »
Any new ideas for a gift in the $50 price range? possibly something crafty rather than a book

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Re: Bat / Bas Mitzvah gift ideas
« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2023, 11:46:19 AM »
Any new ideas for a gift in the $50 price range? possibly something crafty rather than a book
Shot in the dark, scrapbook kit?