For the Wine Drinker
If you're looking for a classy gift for the discerning wine drinker for Chanukah, these unique sand-etched Italian crystal stemless wine glasses are perfect. They come in a variety of Yiddish phrases like Oy Vey and Bubbelah for only $14 each. Then, once you pick out a wineglass, consider a subscription to a Kosher Wine Club!
You can find these at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, along with a slew of unique and artistic Chanukah gifts like chanukiyot and designer dreidels with Swarovski crystals, as well as kitschy gifts like a singing plush rabbi with the most expressive eyebrows around.
For the Foodie
Whether you keep kosher, a recent cookbook release should definitely be on your radar because of the delicious, versatile, and restaurant-quality (literally) recipes it features.
Secret Restaurant Recipes from the World's Top Kosher Restaurants features a look at the world's most popular and tasty restaurants and recipes, from Panama City's Darna to Jerusalem's Red Heifer to California's MexiKosher (popularized by Chef Katsuji Tanabe's impressive performance on the newest season of Top Chef).
One-of-a-kind salads, ribs, napoleons, potato puffs ... it isn't your grandmother's cookbook with chopped liver, gefilte fish, and matzah ball soup. No, this classy cookbook has a little bit of everything for the most picky of foodies on your Chanukah list, all while maintaining a family-friendly vibe (yes, there's a recipe for chicken fingers).
Price: $26.99
For the Gamer
Imagine having to get your friends to guess the Jewish festival of Chanukah without being able to say "Festival of Lights," "oil," "dreidel," or "Maccabee!" Tough, right?
With Hebrew Bananagrams and Jewish Apples to Apples becoming popular over the years, it's no surprise that there's now a Taboo: Jewish Edition on the market.
In this classic wordplay game, clues are given in the form of suggestive sentences, funny phrases, or one-word hints, with the catch being that you can't use any of the words on the card.
Why? That's Taboo! The goal is to get your teammates to figure out the secret word to score points.
For four or more players, this game sports 504 cards, card holder, timer, buzzer, score card, and instructions and is Jewishly themed.
Get your Jewish thesaurus ready ...
For the Learner
If you've got someone in your life who likes reading, studying, learning, and really getting to the heart of the Jewish holidays and what they mean, I'd suggest picking up a classic: Chanukah: Its History, Observance, And Significance.
Based on Talmudic and traditional sources, this classic Artscroll look at one of the most interesting and modern holidays in Judaism is the perfect gift for someone who might not be into giving gifts on Chanukah.
Also, check out Days of Joy: Sfas Emes, which offers some outstanding essays on the holidays of Chanukah and Purim.
You might be shocked to discover that there are a lot of options for Chanukah couture. Whether you're heading to a bad sweater party classic of the winter season or bringing a little Jewish flare to the office, you've got options.
Check out the Men's Light-up Menorah Sweater or the ever-misleading Faux Real Men's Ugly Chanukah Sweater (it's just a long-sleeve T-shirt, reminiscent of those cute onesies for babies that will put you out about $32).
There's an abundance of Chanukah-themed socks and ties out there, perfect for that applesauce versus sour cream latke party you're probably attending, too.
Lastly, although I don't advocate getting these, I can't not mention them, just because they're a bit on the ridiculous side: Chanukah Sweggings. Yes, sweater leggings plastered with one of the holiest objects of Judaism: the chanukiyah.
There are a lot of kitschy Judaica books out there for the funny friend or joke-cracking sibling in your life, but this coupon book is a unique gift that will provide a bit of love and a lot of laughs.
Jewish I Owe You's has 60 coupons with tokens of appreciation like a homemade challah ("you knead it") to a day full of kvetching.
If you're still searching for the perfect giggle-worthy gift, check out Hanukcats and Other Traditional Jewish Songs for Cats, the perfect portable, punch-out menorah for Chanukah on the go, or Did Jew Know? A Handy Primer on the Customs, Culture, & Practice of the Chosen People.
If you're looking for a classy gift for the discerning wine drinker for Chanukah, these unique sand-etched Italian crystal stemless wine glasses are perfect. They come in a variety of Yiddish phrases like Oy Vey and Bubbelah for only $14 each. Then, once you pick out a wineglass, consider a subscription to a Kosher Wine Club!
You can find these at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, along with a slew of unique and artistic Chanukah gifts like chanukiyot and designer dreidels with Swarovski crystals, as well as kitschy gifts like a singing plush rabbi with the most expressive eyebrows around.
For the Foodie
Whether you keep kosher, a recent cookbook release should definitely be on your radar because of the delicious, versatile, and restaurant-quality (literally) recipes it features.
Secret Restaurant Recipes from the World's Top Kosher Restaurants features a look at the world's most popular and tasty restaurants and recipes, from Panama City's Darna to Jerusalem's Red Heifer to California's MexiKosher (popularized by Chef Katsuji Tanabe's impressive performance on the newest season of Top Chef).
One-of-a-kind salads, ribs, napoleons, potato puffs ... it isn't your grandmother's cookbook with chopped liver, gefilte fish, and matzah ball soup. No, this classy cookbook has a little bit of everything for the most picky of foodies on your Chanukah list, all while maintaining a family-friendly vibe (yes, there's a recipe for chicken fingers).
Price: $26.99
For the Gamer
Imagine having to get your friends to guess the Jewish festival of Chanukah without being able to say "Festival of Lights," "oil," "dreidel," or "Maccabee!" Tough, right?
With Hebrew Bananagrams and Jewish Apples to Apples becoming popular over the years, it's no surprise that there's now a Taboo: Jewish Edition on the market.
In this classic wordplay game, clues are given in the form of suggestive sentences, funny phrases, or one-word hints, with the catch being that you can't use any of the words on the card.
Why? That's Taboo! The goal is to get your teammates to figure out the secret word to score points.
For four or more players, this game sports 504 cards, card holder, timer, buzzer, score card, and instructions and is Jewishly themed.
Get your Jewish thesaurus ready ...
For the Learner
If you've got someone in your life who likes reading, studying, learning, and really getting to the heart of the Jewish holidays and what they mean, I'd suggest picking up a classic: Chanukah: Its History, Observance, And Significance.
Based on Talmudic and traditional sources, this classic Artscroll look at one of the most interesting and modern holidays in Judaism is the perfect gift for someone who might not be into giving gifts on Chanukah.
Also, check out Days of Joy: Sfas Emes, which offers some outstanding essays on the holidays of Chanukah and Purim.
You might be shocked to discover that there are a lot of options for Chanukah couture. Whether you're heading to a bad sweater party classic of the winter season or bringing a little Jewish flare to the office, you've got options.
Check out the Men's Light-up Menorah Sweater or the ever-misleading Faux Real Men's Ugly Chanukah Sweater (it's just a long-sleeve T-shirt, reminiscent of those cute onesies for babies that will put you out about $32).
There's an abundance of Chanukah-themed socks and ties out there, perfect for that applesauce versus sour cream latke party you're probably attending, too.
Lastly, although I don't advocate getting these, I can't not mention them, just because they're a bit on the ridiculous side: Chanukah Sweggings. Yes, sweater leggings plastered with one of the holiest objects of Judaism: the chanukiyah.
There are a lot of kitschy Judaica books out there for the funny friend or joke-cracking sibling in your life, but this coupon book is a unique gift that will provide a bit of love and a lot of laughs.
Jewish I Owe You's has 60 coupons with tokens of appreciation like a homemade challah ("you knead it") to a day full of kvetching.
If you're still searching for the perfect giggle-worthy gift, check out Hanukcats and Other Traditional Jewish Songs for Cats, the perfect portable, punch-out menorah for Chanukah on the go, or Did Jew Know? A Handy Primer on the Customs, Culture, & Practice of the Chosen People.
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