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Samlove
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Shari
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Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
What is the going rate for a bar Mitzvah gift? It is for my nephew. We will be going with a family of 4. My DH is VERY CHEAP and doesnt realize that we have to give a generous gift. Thank you
Message edited 9/8/2008 9:47:34 PM.
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PreshusSmurf
So in love with my little guys
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Jess
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
Great question ... I'm going to 2 this weekend 
But our gifts would just be from me & DH.
One is my cousin's son ... the other is my Dad's cousin's son. We're not particularly close to either child.
Message edited 9/8/2008 11:44:55 PM.
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Samlove
Member since 5/05 4729 total posts
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Shari
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
anyone please
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| Posted 9/8/08 10:21 PM |
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evnme
My little lamb
Member since 8/05 12633 total posts
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aka momma2b
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
for 4 people? i'd say $360 minimum.
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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L
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
I would give $500 for your nephew. I would ask your parents what they think but I would treat it similar to a wedding gift for a nephew.
Preshusmurf - I think it would depend upon your relationship with the child becoming a bar or bat mitzvah. If you are not related - I would think $200 from you and your DH is a fine gift. If you are related it could be more. Of course, if it is a neice or nephew then the same $500 would apply.
Message edited 9/8/2008 11:44:45 PM.
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Goldi0218
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Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
Posted by LSP2005
I would give $500 for your nephew. I would ask your parents what they think but I would treat it similar to a wedding gift for a nephew.
Preshusmurf - I think it would depend upon your relationship with the child becoming a bar or bat mitzvah. If you are not related - I would think $200 from you and your DH is a fine gift. If you are related it could be more. Of course, if it is a neice or nephew then the same $500 would apply.
That is exactly what I'd do. I think I gave my nephew $500 3 years ago and we give $200 for a child we know relatively well or $360 for a child we know REALLY well.
Many give multiples of 18 as the number 18 is a good luck number in Judaism.
Message edited 9/9/2008 12:11:19 AM.
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
I think I might be giving a savings bond. Is that okay? 
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| Posted 9/9/08 6:40 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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B
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
Posted by LSP2005
I would give $500 for your nephew. I would ask your parents what they think but I would treat it similar to a wedding gift for a nephew.
Preshusmurf - I think it would depend upon your relationship with the child becoming a bar or bat mitzvah. If you are not related - I would think $200 from you and your DH is a fine gift. If you are related it could be more. Of course, if it is a neice or nephew then the same $500 would apply.
ITA.
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Jennifer
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
I would give $360
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| Posted 9/9/08 11:58 PM |
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kimkim0000
LIF Infant
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kimmie
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Re: Gift for a Bar Mitzvah
I agree many do give money and in multiples of 18 that number is lucky and it is also symbolic of giving chai or life.
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