With Hanukkah just weeks away we’re rounding up our favorite Hanukkah gifts below. And have you downloaded our free Hanukkah guide packed with everything you need for a lit Hanukkah? It’s packed with easy recipe and decor ideas, songs, gift ideas, blessings, symbolism, and how to feel part of a community – even when it’s 2020. Download it here.
The Ultimate Chanukah Sweater by Sefira Lightstone
We’re obsessed with this totally gorgeous and 100% non-cheesy Hanukkah sweatshirt from artist and illustrator Sefira Lightstone. Featuring the skyline of ancient Jerusalem, a 7-branch menorah (the kind in the temple in Jerusalem that was miraculously kept burning for 8 days in the holiday’s origin story), and Hebrew text reading “A Great Miracle Happened There,” this is one holiday sweatshirt we’d be more than happy to wear year-round.
Marzipan Sufganiyot by Marzipops from ModernTribe
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
It’s sufganiyot! No, it’s marzipan! Wait, it’s… marzipan sufganiyot! If you’re into foods that look like other foods, this sweet kosher-certified box of assorted Hanukkah doughnuts (that are actually almond paste) is going to be RIGHT up your alley. Bonus: it’ll stay fresh a whole lot longer than a box of actual sufganiyot.
Flora Petite Keepsake Gift Box by New York & Narrative
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
Jewish-owned small business New York & Narrative puts together some of the most stylish gift boxes we’ve ever seen – and Flora, which comes packed goodies including a dark chocolate bar, a botanical facial steam, a soy travel candle scented with cedar, amber, and bay leaves, and a bundle of hand-dried florals – is perfect for anyone in your life who deserves some serious pampering this Hanukkah.
Hanukkah Candy from See’s Candies
How cute would a bowl full of these little berry-flavored Star of David hard candies look on your Hanukkah table?
Mini Magen Studs by Ariel Tidhar from ModernTribe
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
These little Star of David studs are subtle but sweet – and they’re handmade in Brooklyn by mega-talented Judaica artist Ariel Tidhar.
Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen by Adeena Sussman
Lately, Smashing Life members have been cooking up a storm from Sababa, the smash-hit cookbook by Adeena Sussman (who you may know as Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook coauthor) featuring contemporary takes on Israeli classics – think tahini olive oil granola, pita chilaquiles, and honey harissa chicken thighs. So far, the fan favorite just might have been the unassumingly named melted cabbage!
Seed + Mill Halva Happy Hanukkah Box from ModernTribe
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
You’re guaranteed to have a sweet Hanukkah with this set of kosher-certified pistachio, raspberry, and sea salt dark chocolate halva – plus Raaka chocolate bars in the irresistible flavors of ginger snap and tahini swirl.
Light it Up Chanukah Onesie or Toddler T-Shirt by CraftyVenusCo
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
Founded by one of our very own Smashing Life members Leah, and her husband, Scott, Illinois-based CraftyVenusCo creates the cutest Jewish baby wear around – and they’ve always got fun stuff for the holidays, like this adorable Hanukkah onesie.
Speckled Ceramic Wall Hanging by Bat Sarah Press
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
We’re obsessed with this stoneware hamsa wall hanging beaded with semi-precious stones, handmade in Chicago by artist Rachel Ellison of Bat Sarah Press. The hamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing protection – and who couldn’t use some of that in 2020?
Dreidel Revolution Game by Jewish Wisdom Ball from ModernTribe
(10% discount for Smashing Life members)
Love the idea of playing dreidel on Hanukkah but find that, as an adult, the game’s actually a little on the dull side? The team behind Dreidel Revolution did too – and so they’ve levelled up the dreidel experience, with eight new, more complex dreidel games that are guaranteed to keep your interest.
What’s on your Hanukkah wish list this year? Let us know in the comments, or at @yourjewishlife on Instagram!
