What is a good hanukkah gift for a boss?

Question

What is a good hanukkah gift for a boss?

Answer 1

What a lovely idea! I'm sure your boss will be thrilled.



I'd suggest giving the present on the first day of Chanukah, but really it won't matter. It's the thought that counts.



In terms of what to give.... something small, I think, because often it's children who get presents at this time, as opposed to adults.



Even if you just gave your boss a Chanukah card, I think it would be a lovely gesture. Just wish her 'happy Chanukah' and I'm sure she will be very touched.

Answer 2

If you are good at baking, perhaps you could make her a small desert in honor of her holiday. Just make sure that all the ingredients you use are Kosher (especially if you don't know whether or not she follows Kosher rules "religiously", no pun intended!) or maybe you could purchase her a small box of Kosher gourmet chocolates. I had a boss years ago that was also very religious (he was Jewish), and I gave him Kosher chocolates..wrapped in fancy paper and a beautiful bow. I've NEVER seen someone's eyes light up like that before, lol. I made sure, though, that the box had a label on it that stated..in fact..that the candies were Kosher. He really appreciated me taking that into consideration, and loved the fact that I thought of him for his holiday.

Answer 3

You might ask her if she has ever read Solomon Zeitlin's "The Rise and Fall of the Juadaean State" about the Second Commonwealth. It's a worthwhile read! There may be a problem with baking, but you could have a caterer deliver something to her, which I'm sure would be a wonderful surprise! Lastly, some item from Israel would I'm sure also be greatly appreciated! I might also suggest tickets to a concert or performance--this cultural gesture would also be greatly appreciated! If she has children or grandchildren, you might wish to consider that as well...doting parents or grandparents!

Answer 4

Hanuka isn't the Jewish version of Christmas, i do no longer think of it would be suited to furnish him a recent, that for the time of no longer how that's suggested. A card would be suited, to coach you admire his faith and shelter him as a individual.

Answer 5

Menucha gave the perfect answer in my opinion. Go with it and you'll be just fine!



I think it's nice you're concerned enough to ask.



Shalom :)

Answer 6

nothing

Answer 7

Speaking as a religious Jewish woman, myself, Hanukkah is not the same as Christmas and gift giving is not necessarily a part of every Jewish person's tradition. (It isn't in our family.) If your boss is, as you say, a "very religious Jewish woman" then perhaps performing an act of charity (tzedakah) in her honor would be the best gift for her with a message tucked into a nice Hanukkah card (available at most Hallmark stores.) There are a variety of Jewish charities that cater to underprivileged children, the disabled, the poor or elderly, or victims of terror in Israel, and I am certain you could easily locate them with an online search.



On the other hand, if you truly wish to give her something tangible, I suggest a gift of kosher chocolate coins, preferably "Parve" (has neither milk nor dairy products in it) since if she is a member of some sects, the Orthodox Union mark (an O with a U inside of it) on dairy chocolate may not meet her standards of kosher observance. Or, consider some Dead Sea beauty products from Israel to connect her to the land where the "great miracle" we celebrate actually happened. Because oil is such a large part of Hanukkah observance, perhaps find her some very nice extra virgin olive oil with the OU mark on the label or O with a K inside of it. Try using a blue gift bag with silver tissue, or vice versa, the traditional Hanukkah colors. Friday night/Saturday until sundown would be the least appropriate times to give any gift since they are a part of the Sabbath. Any other of the days of Hanukkah would be fine.



I am certain whatever you choose to do for your boss, your kindness and thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated.