Passover gifts: Ideas to impress your hosts

With only three days left until Passover Seder, those who will be hosted by family or friends will undoubtedly want to bring a gift for their hosts, who have made an effort to prepare the holiday meal. How much should you invest in a gift? According to data from the Gama company, last Passover saw an increase of about 11% in the purchase cycle of gifts and household items compared to Passover 2022.

According to the Gentlemen's Gifts Network, expenditure on gifts during Passover has been increasing annually, with the average value of a gift to hosts reaching 304 shekels in 2023, compared to NIS 296 in 2022. The average amount for buying gifts during Passover is 8% higher than for Rosh Hashanah, and industry estimates suggest that the average gift price will rise to NIS 320 this year.

So, if you're a guest for the holiday and looking for a respectable gift, we've gathered some ideas for you across a wide price range. Passover is rated the highest among Jewish holidays in terms of "holiday gifts," with an average gift amount of NIS 304, 8% higher than for Rosh Hashanah.

If you're a guest for the holiday and seeking a worthy gift, here are some ideas across a wide price range:

Cookware Set

The Charm series cookware collection from FoodAppeal, made of aluminum for optimal heat distribution, includes frying pans and pots with stylish handles featuring a leather effect and Nonstick technology for a quality cooking experience that emphasizes functionality and aesthetics. The utensils in the series are suitable for a variety of cooking methods from frying to boiling and can be used on different types of stoves: electric, gas, induction, ceramic, and even in the oven up to 150 degrees Celsius. Price example: a 4-piece set including two pots (20 and 24 cm): NIS 299. Available on the brand's website or in retail stores across the country.

The Enosh organization offers socially valuable gifts produced and packaged by people with mental disabilities, and the proceeds from their sale help integrate them into the community through vocational rehabilitation, where they receive training and skills to help them integrate into the job market. Price example: "Passover Haggadah" set including 2 Haggadot in hardcover, an English cake platter with flower decorations, a laser-cut MDF tray, a silan (250 grams), and packaging box: NIS 170. Available for direct purchase from the "Enoshop" online store.

"Max Brenner" launches the MUSE collection with festive packages for Passover and continues the tradition of contributing to the community in collaboration with the "Elut" association for children and adults with autism, who, together with children from the surrounding area, paint hope!For each gift package, you can add a Passover Haggadah printed at the Barry printing house for NIS 20. Available on the website and at network branches across the country.

Covered in Gold 

The international Judaica and silverware brand "Hazorfim" presents an elegant hospitality collection from the Merdinger brand, at affordable prices, with original design and gold and silver plating. Among the holiday gifts, you'll find: a matzah holder, Passover plates, Haggadot, a nutcracker, and more. Price for a matzah holder with a wooden base and a silver-coated top with the inscription "matzah": NIS 399. An 18-piece dining set price: NIS 1,519, and a Passover Haggadah in a faux leather cover with a silver coating resembling stones on the wall, price: NIS 160. Available at the brand's stores nationwide and online.

"Psagot Winery" offers festive packages tailored to personal preferences, in cooperation with the "Atid l'Psagot" center for at-risk girls in Jerusalem. The winery's wines can be packed with local olive oil, branded wine glasses, wine accessories, handmade wine soap, various clay rings, honey, chocolates, and more. The girls participate in preparing the packages, and the proceeds assist in the continuation of the "Psagot Future" project. Price example: Red package including EDEN wine, accessory set, haroset, and olive oil: NIS 230. Available at the winery's visitor center in Benjamin, and by phone order.

The new Passover 2024 flower and gift collection from ZER4U is characterized by a festive and elegant appearance of various arrangements suitable for the holiday table, alongside various gift packages combining wines, chocolates, olive oil, and quality haroset from Petura, starting at NIS 125. Price example: "Land's Bounty" package including wine, haroset, walnuts, and olive oil: NIS 259, luxurious "Emanuel" flower arrangement: NIS 289. For orders: *5444 from any phone or 1-700-500-800 and on the website.

The home design brand "Castro" offers festive packages, including: the "Say Cheese" package containing a wooden cheese board, 4 cheese knives, and a designed pump at a price of NIS 140, and the "Tea Time" package containing a designed wooden tray, a glass and wood tea pitcher, 4 double glass cups for hot drinks at a price of NIS 250.The packages are participating in a promotion: buying for NIS 300 and paying NIS 200, valid until the end of April. Available on the Castro Home website and in stores.

Freedom to Dream

The "Children at Risk" association, operating for over 35 years for at-risk children and youth, lacking family support, produced the "Freedom Haggadah," expressing the connection between the Passover holiday and freedom to choose and dream.The association's children were asked what freedom means to them, and their answers were illustrated in stunning collages decorating the Haggadah pages, making it unique and creative. All proceeds go towards improving the lives of the association's children. Price: NIS 35 for the Haggadah. For details and orders, visit the website.

Cooking in an Instant

The boutique butcher's shop chain "Marinado" presents an impressive series of packages for preparing holiday dishes with minimal effort and maximum results: ready-to-cook chef's cuts of quality seasoned and spiced meat come with beautiful enamel pots that can be served directly from the stove to the center of the table.

The series includes: 1.5 kg of lamb cubes in silan, 1.5 kg of veal ribs with prunes and onions. The package price including the pot is NIS 289. Available on the website and at Marinado stores nationwide, by phone: 050-3993810 with deliveries to all parts of the country, and also at Volt with distribution to the Tel Aviv area.

Savings Voucher

Altshuler Shaham Investment House and the BUYME gifts website launch a collaboration with an exceptional gift idea: a gift voucher that can be deposited directly into a pension fund for investment.

This is a unique and first-of-its-kind collaboration in Israel, revolutionizing the way people perceive the tradition of gift-giving for holidays and in general, an initiative that turns the gift into a tool for potential economic growth. Available for purchase on the Altshuler Shaham Investment House website or on BUYME.

Sweet Treats in Hand

The "Roladin" confectionery chain offers a variety of sweet gift packages that will delight hosts and be served directly on the dessert table after the meal. The indulgent and tasty packages come in a variety of options suitable for everyone. Prices for the packages start from NIS 122.

For example, a sweet package including a choice of cakes, macarons, tart/bar selection, and sweet spread costs NIS 202. Available at the chain's branches nationwide.

Tabletop Wine Cooler

With CASO's stylish tabletop wine cooler, you can serve your favorite wine at the perfect temperature right on the table. Designed for a single bottle (up to 9 cm in diameter), the tabletop cooler is quiet and maintains a consistent temperature throughout the meal, even until dessert. It comes in compact dimensions and luxurious design with a black stainless steel finish, featuring a white LED display showing the temperature and temperature control buttons. Price: NIS 730. Available at electrical retailers.

Practice Prevails

Soltam, specializing in cookware, presents for Passover a Multi Cook Multi Functional Set, comprising a pot and glass lid, suitable for various cuisines, plus a 32 cm diameter plancha with grill edges, serving both as a standalone grill and pot lid for stews and oven dishes. Price: NIS 349. Available at Soltam stores and brand website.

Wine Toolkit

For wine enthusiasts, a set of accessories serves as handy tools for leisure time. The set includes 5 items: electric opener, quality vacuum pump, wine pourer, stopper with vacuum, 2 stoppers, and a foil cutter with a base, all battery-operated. Price: 199 NIS. Available in stores and on the Gentleman website.