by Suzanne Rose

Created on: December 07, 2009

There are many presents that would make good gifts for friends who are of the Jewish religion. The following are a few ideas for presents that a Jewish friend might enjoy.

Jewelry - Many Jewish people like to wear a Jewish pendant on a chain around their necks. Many wear the Star of David, or the six pointed star. You can get this type of pendent at many jewelry stores. It can range from under $50 to into the hundreds or even thousands depending on what you purchase. It will, of course, be much cheaper if you purchase it in silver. They have many version of this in gold. Also, there are versions with gemstones and diamonds. Alternatively, you can purchase a pendent of a chai, a Jewish symbol. This can also come in silver, gold or synthetic materials and is also a common symbol worn by many Jewish people. Also, there are other types of jewelry with Judaism related themes. You can get earrings made out of the Star of David or a bracelet or a ring. These also have many options as far as materials and price points.

Books on Judaism - There are many interesting books with Judaism as a theme, and this may be something your Jewish friends might enjoy. You could get a fictional book in which the characters are Jewish. Alternatively, you could find one of the many non-fiction books in this area. Some of them can be both amusing and educational. Some teach about the religion, such as the Jewish Book of Why, while others focus on other areas such as biographies of Jewish people. Most large bookstores have a selection of books, and there are many to be found on the Internet at websites such as Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.

There are many other items that someone who is Jewish might enjoy. They sell tablecloths that have the Star of David on it, which your Jewish friend might use during the Shabbat or a holiday. They have special plates for Matzos and Challah, which are used during some of the different Jewish holidays and events. They also have Matzo covers, which are used at holiday time. In addition, there are many trinkets that have a Judaism theme, such as a box with the Star of David engraved on it.

Your Jewish friends might enjoy a present that has a Judaism related theme. The preceding are just a few presents that might make good gifts for a person of the Jewish faith.

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