Fabulous Hanukkah Gifts For Men: Spotlight On Cynthia Gale

Sitting down to make your Hanukkah gift list? Are you looking for just the right gift for that special man in your life? Hanukkah gifts for your father? Hanukkah gifts for your brother? Hanukkah gifts for your son? Hanukkah gifts for your new boyfriend, perhaps? Shopping for men can be daunting — they can be so hard to shop for! No soap on a rope for your special men this year!

At Jewish Gift Place we carry so many Hanukkah gifts for men and all are unique and handmade. One piece that definitely jumps out at me based on cost and style is the Cynthia Gale Sterling Silver Jewish Star Necklace on a leather rope with a silver clasp. One of the things I most love about this necklace is its rich look — weighty, expensive and very striking.

Star of David Necklace

The sterling silver Star of David has a historical feel, yet retains a simplistic quality that I like. The pattern on this star pendant was taken from a decorative element on a Hanukkah lamp designed at the famed Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem, Israel around 1909-29. This nugget of historical significance along with an inspirational nod to Hanukkah makes it the most ideal Hanukkah gift — why not include this information in your gift card when presenting the gift?

The leather rope is also unique. Most leather rope chains are made from a single strand of leather but the leather rope that this Star of David hangs from is composed of a braid of three leather strands — a very nice touch. Still light so that it can be comfortably worn, yet most noticeable on the neck.

Hanukkah Gifts for New Boyfriend

Another thing I love about this Star of David necklace as a Hanukkah gift is its price! At $65.00 this necklace is incredibly well priced for an item that is so beautiful. It is perfect as a gift for a new boyfriend! Many of you women out there will know what I mean! Early on in a relationship when you’ve just met someone and you feel you want to buy him a Hanukkah gift but don’t want to ’scare him off’ with an expensive item, this necklace is just the thing! It is beautiful and thoughtful so it shows that you care, yet you haven’t broken the bank and crossed that proverbial ‘line in the sand’!

If you are ready to cross that line in the sand, we have you covered also! We carry another version of this very necklace that is beautiful and bold and was designed for the Jewish Museum jewelry collection. This Star of David necklace hangs from a sterling silver chain and is priced at $200. So if you are ready to stand under the chuppah this would be the one to give!

Whether you’re head over heels and looking to show it, or if your dad is still your number one guy — check out our beautiful selection of something special and we will get it to you in time for gift giving!

This Just In…

This just in — if you really love this necklace but are partial to the Chai symbol, we’ve just added a new piece by Cynthia Gale to our inventory that will fit the bill! The Men’s Sterling Silver Chai Necklace on Leather by Cynthia Gale is almost identical to this one but it has a Chai on one side and the words “To Life” engraved on the back. It is the same in all other respects including price! Wouldn’t it be a terrific Hanukkah gift for a new father who has just brought a precious little life into the world! People love gifts that are creative and meaningful.

At Jewish Gift Place you will always find Hanukkah Gifts that are meant to inspire and to be treasured. We take great pride in bringing you handmade Jewish gifts that are selected with love for gift giving at Hanukkah and all throughout the year.

Hanukkah Gifts: Inspirational Word Jewelry

Risa added some new products this week from one of my favorite artists, Emily Rosenfeld. The response from our customers was immediate and strong! I think these inspirational word bracelets are so cute! Message jewelry is always something I love to give. I like a gift that is not only beautiful, but a meaningful gift as well! At this time of year, with the holidays right around the corner, if you are looking for Hanukkah gift ideas, Christmas gift ideas, Kwanzaa gift ideas, or Holiday Gift ideas in general – look no further!

English and Hebrew Designs

This word jewelry is extremely stylish — each bracelet comes in two styles: English/Hebrew and English/Symbol. This makes it perfect as a Jewish gift idea as well as for those people in your life who celebrate Christmas or Kwanzaa. The bracelets are simple, stylish, and beautifully designed with gentle lines and curves.

The inspirational jewelry includes the words: Balance, Be, Believe, Breathe, Dream, Imagine, Joy, Love, Peace, Shine, and Trust. The leather bracelet comes in seven colors from which to choose – from deep and dark to vibrant and bright.

Low in Price But Big On Style!

At only $30, these are the kinds of gifts you should stock up on to have on hand this holiday season. This year be ready for those times when your neighbor drops in unexpectedly with a gift for you and leaves you embarrassed with nothing on hand to reciprocate. Buy these adorable pewter bracelets in different colors and messages and keep several wrapped in a drawer – you will be prepared for anything! They are even small enough to keep one wrapped in your purse just in case you run into someone you forgot to shop for!

Gifts for Everyone You Want To Remember

Every year, when I get my nails done around the holidays or get that last minute blow out from my hairdresser before the holiday party, I always wish I had something to give that would be more meaningful than just a bigger tip. Something that says, I appreciate you and I put some thought into your gift!

I don’t know about you, but I always struggle to think of holiday gift ideas when it comes to teacher gifts. Every year I scour the stores looking for a gift that my child and I will be proud to give and that the teacher will actually enjoy receiving. In the end I usually get frustrated and just end up giving a gift card! How uninspired! Can you just imagine your seven year old handing a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card to their teacher as a gift! But I’ve done it and regretted it every time! These message bracelets would be a lovely gift – maybe one that says ‘imagine’ – for that teacher who taught our child to imagine the possibilities within them.

A ‘joy’ message bracelet for a babysitter not only reflects the holiday spirit but can be a symbol of all the joy that caretaker has given your child throughout the years. I do feel that these bracelets are not just a treasure in the moment they are given, but even years down the road, when the recipient selects it from their jewelry box to wear and remembers the sentiment that inspired it in the first place.

These little bracelets make the best Hanukkah gifts, Christmas gifts and Kwanzaa gifts! I have compiled some of my favorites below – sort of a one stop shopping spreadsheet to make your Hanukkah a little brighter!

Hanukkah Gifts For Everyone!

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with our gorgeous handcrafted Hanukkah Gifts!

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving only a few short weeks away, most of us are starting to give some thought to the holidays approaching. This year Hanukkah will start at sunset of Sunday,the 21st of December and will continue for 8 days until Monday, the 29th of December. This year, more than ever, people will be shopping online — not only to conserve gas but because the selection is so much greater than you can find in any store.

At Jewish Gift Place, we are definately gearing up for Hanukkah and this is just the first in what will be a variety of insightful blog posts on Hanukkah gift shopping. We’ll be focusing our energies on bringing you a wide selection of beautiful items at many different price levels. Whether it be for your sister who made you chicken soup when you were laid up with the flu, or a special teacher who gave extra help to bring up your son’s math grade, we have just the right Hanukkah gift. We have Hanukkah gifts for everyone! Here is a list of our favorite Hanukkah gifts broken down by price range.

$0 – $25 Price Range

Did your neighbor just have a new baby that you’d like to remember this Hanukkah? Emily’s Rosenfeld’s Pewter Heart Baby Spoon is a lovely item that can keep you within your budget. Emily’s items come simply, yet stylishly presented and they are so unique.

Another item that is small on price but big on style is Emily Rosenfeld’s Pewter Chai Peg. Perfect for that special someone who is always losing their keys and vows to get organized in the New Year, this little peg can be a thoughtful and motivational Hanukkah gift.

$25 – $75 Price Range

If your niece just bought her first house, what better gift than a mezuzah to bring that sense of peace and protection to the new home. At Jewish Gift Place, our line of mezuzot is extensive, but the Gary Rosenthal Overlapping Copper Mezuzah with Scroll and Shin is priced just right and is a very popular piece. If you’d like to add a kosher scroll, that is an option too!

At Jewish Gift Place, hamsas are some of our most popular items. For those of you that don’t know, a hamsa is an amulet of protection. We carry hamsa earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, to name only a few. Artist Michal Golan creates some gorgeous hamsa necklaces and we have so many to choose from. At $75.00, the Michal Golan Springtime Hamsa Necklace is a lovely choice.

$75-and Up Price Range

For that special someone who you don’t mind spending a little more on, we can provide the most stunning items. A dreidel is the traditional gift of Hanukkah and how sad for it to be left behindas just a child’s toy. To keep those precious childhood memories alive a Gary Rosenthal Modern Dreidel would be the perfect Hanukkah gift. On a desk in a library or in a prominent spot on a bookshelf, the dreidel sculpture captures the happiness of Hanukkah and keeps the joy throughout the year.

Many of our jewelry items are incredibly beautiful and would instantly become that treasured piece you love to give. Michael Bromberg’s Mezuzah Necklace is an eyecatching piece and has so much meaning as a Hanukkah gift. Likewise, an Eduardo Milieris watch would be that showstopping piece that you give your husband or father to let them know just how treasured they are! No Hanukkah holiday would be complete without a menorah to light the way! We carry some of the most beautiful menorahs you will find anywhere! Each one is meticulously handcrafted and no two are alike! The artists at Blackthorne Forge make incredible menorahs, like the Iron Ribbon Jewish Menorah. All of their pieces are guaranteed for life so it is a gift that you can feel confident about giving.

Because our Hanukkah gifts are handcrafted, they may take a while to order from the artist. We do keep many items in inventory so call us if you see something you need quickly. Some items may be personalized and this can add a few more days to the turn around time. Once we’ve received the Hanukkah gift from the artist we will do our best to ship it to you as quickly as possible. So take all of this into consideration if you see an item that you know your babysitter will just adore — order it early to make sure it will be there when you need it. And, while you’re at it, don’t forget to treat yourself to one of our beautiful items!