2011 February | Jewish Gift Place Blog

Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts!

Posted by Ulana Illiano on February 7th, 2011 — in Holidays & Celebrations, New Products | Click here to comment

“Judaism loves love” ~ Rabbi Locketz

Every year at Jewish Gift Place, we wonder if it’s appropriate or not to celebrate Valentine’s Day, since the tradition dates back to the Pagan Roman Empire. But, like years past, we believe that through heart shaped candy and red roses, this tradition has all but lost its pagan roots. With the help of Hallmark, Valentine’s Day has become a secular holiday that recognizes, celebrates, and brings joy to those people that we love.

I recently followed a link on Twitter and read a blog post by Rabbi Locketz of the Bet Shalom Congregation entitled, “Valentine’s Day?” This interesting blog post gives a brief history of Valentine’s Day and the Rabbi’s feelings about celebrating it.

I loved the Rabbi’s conclusion: “Judaism loves love….I have become a realist. I have come to the personal determination that like Halloween, there is very little connecting the modern observance of Valentine’s Day to either its pagan origin or to the martyrdom of St. Valentine. So I suggest we observe both the Hallmark celebration of February 14 and our very own Jewish Tu B’Av when it comes around next July 25th. And make every effort on everyday in-between to express your love to everyone in your life”.

We hope you enjoy our selection of heart/love/Judaica themed pieces that we have selected below and on the right.

JEWISH VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS WE LOVE!

Cynthia Gale Envelope Necklace (See image above) $145

The cool thing about this piece is that you can write a special message and we’ll print it and put it in the envelope – ready to deliver to your mom, dear friend, wife, girlfriend, aunt, grandmother, teacher, or anyone special in your life.

Below are more favorite items that we love. We hope these items below will catch your eye and immediately bring to mind a loved one you’d like to express your love for.