36 Thoughtful Hanukkah Gifts That Will Brighten Your Festival of Lights
- Latkes and Lights Hanukkah Candle
- Best for Coffee Lovers: Personalized Hanukkah Coffee Mug
- Best for Families: Wooden Dreidel 10-Pack
- Best for White Elephant Gifts: Hanukkah Chocolate Gelt
- Best for Holiday Newbies: Yair Emanuel Tree of Life Menorah
- Best for Friends: Golden Dripless Menorah Candles
- Best for Neat Freaks: Happy Hanukkah Drip Tray
- Best for Cat Parents: Dreidel Teaser Toy
- Best for Teen Girls: Eight Nights Earrings
- Best for Home Photography Fans: Personalized Hanukkah Celebration Blocks
- Best for Beauty Lovers: Hanukkah Hair Elastics
- Best for Home Chefs: Sababa Cookbook
- Best for Sweet Tooths: Cheesecake Sampler
- Best for the One You Love a Waffly-Lot: Dreidel Waffle Maker
- Best for Stylish Women: Personalized Hebrew Name Necklace
- Best for Matchy-Matchy Kids: Matching Hanukkah Pajamas
- Best for the Most Welcoming Homes: Happy Hanukkah Doormat
- Best for Grandma: Bubbe’s Little Stars Personalized Pillow Cover
- Best for Festive Guys: Hanukkah Kippas
- Best for Hanukkah Purists: Ner Mitzvah Oil Menorah
- Best for the Brunch Lover: Bagel Brunch Kit
- Best for Dogs: Hanukkah Gelt Dog Treats
- Best for Interior Designers: Hanukkah Table Runner
- Best for Doughnut Makers: Cooling Rack
- Best for Homebodies: Hanukkah Plush Throw Blanket
- Best for Parents: I Love You a Latke Apron
- Best for Co-Workers: Chocolate Lovers Tray
- “Challah!” Hanukkah Sweater
- Best for the One Who Deserves Some Calm: Essential Oil Diffuser
- Presto FryDaddy Deep Fryer
- Stained Glass Star Suncatcher
- Hanukkah Potholders
- Gold Pomegranate Tzedakah Box
- Hebrew Ahava Bracelet
- Hamsa Wind Chimes
- Ahava Dead Sea Beauty Mask Set
Latkes and Lights Hanukkah Candle
Any candle that has top notes of butter and potatoes and mid notes of pomegranate and pound cake screams “light me immediately!” Give this Latkes and Lights scented candle to as many people as possible. Consider buying in bulk. This is also one of the best Hanukkah gifts for far-off loved ones that may not make it home for the scent of mom’s holiday cooking this year.
Best for Coffee Lovers: Personalized Hanukkah Coffee Mug
Make them feel special with this easy-to-love personalized Hanukkah coffee mug. It’s a budget-friendly gift they can add to their collection of cute coffee mugs. Wrap it on its own, give them as a family-friendly set or add one to a gift basket loaded with their favorite coffee products.
Best for Families: Wooden Dreidel 10-Pack
Intense games of dreidel, or sivivon, are all but mandatory during the Festival of Lights. This ancient game of spinning tops is still a hit with families of all stages and styles, making this affordable 10-pack of wooden dreidels a guaranteed hit. Plus, playing high-stakes dreidel is one of the most outrageously fun adult party games.
Best for White Elephant Gifts: Hanukkah Chocolate Gelt
Passing out little packages of Hanukkah chocolate gelt, or golden chocolate-filled coins, is a timeless holiday tradition. If you’re looking for one of the most universally accepted Hanukkah gifts, this is it. Pass the tiny bags of sweet treats out at the office, to children or anywhere else you may need multiple gifts. Pair it with a kosher hot chocolate gift set if you really want to impress.
Best for Holiday Newbies: Yair Emanuel Tree of Life Menorah
If it’s their first time celebrating Hanukkah or they’re just getting really into the holiday, this handmade Yair Emanuel tree of life menorah makes an especially meaningful gift. Aside from being a kosher-approved menorah design, it features a delicate tree of life theme that reminds revelers how important every branch and leaf can be. It’s a central theme in Judaism—every person counts.
Best for Friends: Golden Dripless Menorah Candles
Not sure what to get a valued Jewish friend? Skip the Christmas-themed wreaths and garlands and go straight for the gold. These gilded-looking dripless menorah candles offer a bright, glowing burn that fits most standard menorahs. They’re a shinier, elevated take on classic candles they won’t soon forget.
Best for Neat Freaks: Happy Hanukkah Drip Tray
All that candle wax has to go somewhere, doesn’t it? It’s better off landing on this beautiful golden Happy Hanukkah drip tray than on a window sill or treasured dining room table. It’s a brilliant solution for a problem usually solved by ugly clumps of aluminum foil. You’ll definitely look like a hero for thinking of this one!
Best for Cat Parents: Dreidel Teaser Toy
Cat parents will paw at the chance to use this adorable cat dreidel teaser toy. It’s a whimsical take on typical pet gifts and an adorable addition to any gifter heading for a cat-friendly household.
Best for Teen Girls: Eight Nights Earrings
Give her a glow-up with these eight nights earrings that feature miniature gold-tone menorahs with studded flickers. The post-style back makes them easy to wear, and the under-$25 price point makes them even easier to give. They’re one of the best gifts for teens and totally fun to pair with holiday sweaters.
Best for Home Photography Fans: Personalized Hanukkah Celebration Blocks
Whether they’re known to take loads of great family photos at home or the person on your list is a verified social media influencer, these personalized Hanukkah celebration blocks are a must-have. They make it easy to document Hanukkah memories and capture memorable moments to treasure for years to come.
Best for Beauty Lovers: Hanukkah Hair Elastics
If you need one of the most useful Hanukkah gifts emblazoned with Festival of Lights messaging, these Hanukkah hair elastics are perfect. They come in sets of up to five and feature holiday-perfect designs. Each set is slightly different, but typical designs include menorahs, the Star of David and blue and white graphic prints.
Best for Home Chefs: Sababa Cookbook
Home chefs will churn out the most flavorful, mouth-watering recipes after you give them a copy of Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli Kitchen. Adeena Sussman’s bright, colorful take on modern Jewish cuisines from across the globe breathes new life into family meals and holiday celebrations. It’s one of the best Hanukkah gifts for home chefs of all types because they’ll use the book year-round.
Best for Sweet Tooths: Cheesecake Sampler
Did you know that eating dairy foods is one of the most celebrated Hanukkah traditions? Legend has it that a brave woman saved the Jewish people from despair many generations ago by serving cheese and wine to an opposing army leader. The details are still debated by rabbis far and wide, but all Jewish people agree on one thing: eating cheesy items for Hanukkah is a good idea. This Eli’s Midwest cheesecake sampler is a kosher-certified treat that hits all the right holiday notes and honors sweet toothed friends.
Best for the One You Love a Waffly-Lot: Dreidel Waffle Maker
How cute is this dreidel waffle maker that creates Hanukkah-themed individual waffles in just minutes? All you need is an outlet to plug it into and some batter. If you want to get creative with your waffle recipes, try exchanging your typical batter for a scoop of latke batter. It’ll almost instantly create a hash brown-like dreidel latke with less oil.
Best for Stylish Women: Personalized Hebrew Name Necklace
This fun, Hebrew take on the popular nameplate necklace trend is one of the most sought-after Hanukkah gifts this year. Write their name in gold-tone Hebrew letters and then choose the chain length. Not sure how to spell their name in Ivrit, the language spoken in Israel? Don’t worry. The shop owner will help guide you through the process.
Best for Matchy-Matchy Kids: Matching Hanukkah Pajamas
The entire family can get in on the fun with these photo-worthy matching Hanukkah pajamas. They come as a two-piece set decorated to the limit with all sorts of Hanukkah-appropriate designs. The best part? They come in sizes ranging from infant all the way up to adults.
Best for the Most Welcoming Homes: Happy Hanukkah Doormat
The chic navy-and-white shades on this Happy Hanukkah doormat make it an instant classic. They’ll reach for it each holiday season to let their guests and neighbors know just how welcome they are. It’s made of 100% coir with a durable PVC backing that lasts through all sorts of winter weather, making it one of the best welcome mats ever.
Best for Grandma: Bubbe’s Little Stars Personalized Pillow Cover
Bubbe is one of the most popular Yiddish ways to say “grandmother” and an easy first word for adoring grandchildren. This personalized pillow cover makes one of the cutest Hanukkah gifts for loving bubbes of all types and styles. Fill in each Star of David with a grandchild’s name and then watch her face light up as she receives it. This pillow will be prominently displayed on her favorite chair for years to come.
Best for Festive Guys: Hanukkah Kippas
This festive embroidered denim Hanukkah kippa is the perfect wintertime head covering for observant Jewish men and boys alike. It’s a holiday-perfect take on the traditional head covering, and is offered in a variety of designs. Pick from dreidels, menorahs or fun multi-packs for the entire family. Have a winter bar mitzvah coming up in the family? These also make thoughtful gifts for guests.
Best for Hanukkah Purists: Ner Mitzvah Oil Menorah
Especially devout people of the Jewish faith will love this Ner Mitzvah oil menorah. Because Hanukkah is a Festival of Lights that draws upon the miracle of the Holy Temple’s oil lasting for a full eight days, the most observant Jewish people tend to prefer oil-based menorahs. The set comes with the menorah itself, plus 44 pre-filled glass oil capsules to cover the entire holiday.
Best for the Brunch Lover: Bagel Brunch Kit
Celebrating Hanukkah at night is most common, but there’s no reason why festive holiday brunches can’t be a new tradition. This Ess-a-Bagel brunch kit for up to six people features kosher bagels of your choice and plenty of schmears shipped direct to their door. It’s a taste of old New York that tickles even the most modern palettes. Just whip up a batch of brunch-time drinks and you’re all set.
Best for Dogs: Hanukkah Gelt Dog Treats
Fido (or should we say Feivel?) gets in on the Hanukkah action too with this bag of vegan gelt treats. These hysterically funny gifts for dogs are an instant conversation starter and a fun contribution to dog-friendly homes. Plus, they make budget-friendly Hanukkah gifts for Jewish delivery drivers and workers who brave thousands of dogs each holiday season as they drop-off orders of all types.
Best for Interior Designers: Hanukkah Table Runner
If they keep every corner of their home perfectly coiffed and ready for the most gorgeous events, this Hanukkah table runner is sure to please. It’s an upscale holiday take on classic design that drapes nicely over serving buffets on its own, or layered over solid tablecloths for bold tabletop design. The embroidered metallic menorah offers just the right touch of glammed-up simplicity.
Best for Doughnut Makers: Cooling Rack
Eating loads of homemade, fresh sufganiyot is a major part of celebrating Hanukkah. These traditional jelly or custard-filled doughnuts are lovingly hand-rolled and then deep-fried by Jewish families around the world each winter. They probably already have all their favorite ingredients for generations-old doughnut recipes ready to go, but a genius cooling rack helps streamline the process and keep kitchens clean. You’ll be rewarded with a few dozen raspberry jam doughnuts for this brilliant Hanukkah gift idea.
Best for Homebodies: Hanukkah Plush Throw Blanket
Tell them to ready their coziest pajamas and Hanukkah movies, because this Hanukkah plush throw is the snuggliest holiday blanket ever. It’s made of a deep, navy blue faux fur fabric with golden Hanukkah designs. It’s also machine washable, which means this Hanukkah gift idea is suitable for just about everyone on your list.
Best for Parents: I Love You a Latke Apron
Make them well up with tears when they open this I Love You a Latke apron. It’s one of the cutest Hanukkah gift ideas for bakers and home chefs, but also reminds loving parents how much you have appreciate their belly-filling meals over the years. Especially because you now know that every recipe called for extra pinches of love.
Best for Co-Workers: Chocolate Lovers Tray
This delicious chocolate lovers tray is an ideal corporate or co-workers gift. It wows colleagues with a gorgeous presentation of top-quality chocolate treats, pistachios, dark chocolate-covered espresso beans and other scrumptious snacks. It ships right to their door (or yours) with this important message: you have great taste.
“Challah!” Hanukkah Sweater
Gift a decidedly Jewish Challah! sweater to the most festive fella in your life and then let him know there’s a Hanukkah party starting downstairs in 10 minutes. He’ll be all dressed and ready to light it up! If he’s especially festive, he can break it out every Friday night when fresh loaves come out of the oven—and proudly wear it again in March for Purim.
Best for the One Who Deserves Some Calm: Essential Oil Diffuser
The Hanukkah story is centered around the miracle of oil. One night’s worth of lamp oil lasted eight nights! The battle was won and latkes were eaten. This essential oil diffuser is perfect for relaxing throughout the holidays.
Presto FryDaddy Deep Fryer
What better way to celebrate the miracle of the oil than by deep-frying every food known to man?! Traditional Hanukkah food includes tons of fried dishes. So this classic deep fryer makes a perfect Hanukkah gift.
Stained Glass Star Suncatcher
Not just for Hanukkah, this Star of David sun catcher will sparkle all year round. The light-catching design reminds us that miracles are always around us, and can be interpreted in a variety of ways.
Hanukkah Potholders
Give these fun potholders along with a nice bottle of olive oil and drop a not-so-subtle hint that you’re ready for latkes and other Hanukkah recipes and Hanukkah desserts. Add in a 5-pound bag of potatoes to really get your point across. This affordable find also makes one of the best Hanukkah hostess gifts.
Gold Pomegranate Tzedakah Box
Tzedakah, or charity, is a key part of Jewish life, especially during holidays. Make a donation to a favorite charity in honor of the lucky receiver along with gifting this handmade Tzedakah box. They are guaranteed to get all verklempt over meaningful Hanukkah gifts like this. More so, the chosen pomegranate design holds significant meaning to Jewish people of all types. The pomegranate is a universal symbol of righteous actions and connections.
Hebrew Ahava Bracelet
Jewelry is a good idea for ladies of all ages. In Hebrew, ahava means love. And especially during all the stresses of the holidays, this ahava bracelet has a simple and sweet message.
Hamsa Wind Chimes
Many cultures, including the Jewish people, use the hamsa symbol. The five-fingered design has become mainstream but still has a deep meaning. These wind chimes will bring in goodness while warding off the evil eye. The hamsa is especially popular among Sephardi and Mizrachi Jewish communities. Give them gift along with a batch of fresh, cheese-filled bourekas—one of our favorite Jewish foods.
Ahava Dead Sea Beauty Mask Set
Made with the powerful minerals of Israel’s Dead Sea, give these face masks to the beauty fan on your list. It’s time to deep-clean that face after all the fried-food festivities.