What type of Passover gift to buy for my co-worker JEWISH FRIENDS PLEASE HELP!!!

[Chicago1]

Dear All,

My co-worker went on vacation and got me some small things from her vacation. I want to get her something for Passover (I can't stand getting gifts and not giving something back).

Do any of the Jewish DU friends have any ideas or suggestions?

All ideas are welcome!!

Chicago1

LET THE IMPEACHMENT BEGIN!!!!!!!

[Taverner]

1. Half-breed here :)

Well, if it's food it can't have yeast or pork (and unfortunately, that includes beer.)

Personally, I've always been fond of giving wine. It's also Kosher for Passover. But if your friend doesn't like wine, that won't work

[onenote]

2. its not really a "gift giving" holiday

If you were invited to your friend's house for a seder, my suggestion would be to bring flowers or a box of Passover candy. If you weren't invited to her house and you just want to get her a present just to respond to her bringing you something from her vacation, wait until you go on vacation and reciprocate.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

5. That's what I'd say too

I'm not Jewish, but I've lived in areas that have a high percentage of Jews, and I've never heard of exchanging gifts for Passover--unless you're invited to a seder, and then you bring hostess gift type stuff.

Don't sweat it until you go on vacation, and then bring a gift of similar value.

Think of it this way. Would you give an Easter gift to a Christian colleague who had gone on vacation?

Personally, I'd be surprised to get an Easter gift from anyone for any reason.

[Horse with no Name]

3. This might give you some ideas

http://www.koshergiftbaskets.com/index.php?ref=18&gclid=COeQ7NHylYsCFQmIhgoddWTiRA&osCsid=fa6ea105939f62160bdd0c3fa01688a7

[sabra]

4. There's a very nice and friendly store in the N Burbs

http://www.jewishsource.com/Passover2007.asp

[stellanoir]

6. Can't go wrong with a decent bottle of Kosher wine. (not Manishevitz) (sp?)

There is decent stuff in a wide variety of price ranges that's readily available.

Even if they are tea totallers they can always re gift it for someone's else's Seder or Sabbath and it would acknowledge their tradition in a kind and affirmative way.

[smoogatz]

7. I can't speak for your friends, but I've got a birthday coming up--

and I could use a new iPod. The big one. In black. Thanks.

[TahitiNut]

8. How about an afikoman locator beacon?

:rofl: A reserved parking space for Elijah might be nice, too.

[TZ]

9. LOL- first good seder joke I have seen!!

My suggestion for a "gift" would be a really nice wine that Elijah will enjoy....

[TahitiNut]

11. Yep. Not knowing more about her observance, that might be good.

It's not a particularly indulgent holiday. It's a time for mindfulness of the privations. Something that supports mindfulness works, I think.

(Caveat: IANAJ - just appreciative, interested, and close with friends.)

[Marnieworld]

19. Ha!

As a girl I always liked the Elijah stuff.

[Solly Mack]

10. Go with this - a nice seder plate

http://www.ajudaica.com/item/892_121/Armanian+Ceramic+Passover+Plate

[shaniqua6392]

12. Pro Flowers has Passover floral arrangements.

They are beautiful and done in shades of blue typically. That is my suggestion for a co-worker/friend. Tasteful and simple. Easy to do on their website too!

[Critters2]

13. I have quite a few Jewish friends, and have never given gifts for Passover

but if I were going to, I think of three or four things I might consider.

If you just want something simple but thoughtful, consider some good quality macaroons. My first thought is to say "Make 'em yourself", but there may be issues with kashruth, so better to find some from a kosher store or website.

A step up, if you will, would be a good kosher wine. Wine is used in the Seder meal, so this would be a thoughtful way of acknowledging Pesach.

Next, a Seder dish. There are some beautiful ones available at lots of places. This would make a really memorable gift, as they would get it out each year. Or maybe a nice haggadah. There are some beautifully printed ones available.

Or maybe a good silver or pewter chalice (a kiddush cup), also useful in the Seder and on Shabbos. OR Shabbos candlesticks.

Again, I've never given gifts for Pesach, so these are just a few things that come to mind.

It's nice of you to be so thoughtful!

[TZ]

14. I would say don't do things like chalice or candlesticks

Although my family isn't the world's most kosher or strict family, most Jews have chalices and candlesticks and seder plates, that have been around for a while, passed down from generations. My mother has a beautiful silver chalice and candlesticks that I believe may have come from Europe when my family came over. So I wouldn't really recommend giving something like that unless they hint at it. Seders are VERY traditional celebrations and even open minded families can get a little unhappy if their traditions are infringed on. Wine or food (the macaroons someone suggested) are the way to go IMHO.

[Critters2]

15. Good thoughts. I hadn't considered these issues. Thanks. nt

[TZ]

16. I learned the hard way...

in my family. You wouldn't believe some of the fights when somebody wanted to "try something new"....:eyes:

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. Passover is NOT a gift giving holiday

but you may think of matza covered in chocolate, just make sure it says kosher for passover

[Marnieworld]

18. mmm I never thought of it as a gift giving holiday

It's more of a time for family to get together and share meals. Perhaps food and wine gifts would be appropriate to help with this just like people give food and wine around Christmas because people are entertaining.

I'm sure your friend would be touched at any gesture. If you find some gourmet Macaroons somewhere it would be nice.

[Lurking Dem]

20. While it is not a gift giving event

there are quite a few ecard sites that have some cute Passover greetings.