You don’t have to shower your loved ones with gifts for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, but it will certainly be appreciated. Food gift baskets are a great Rosh Hashanah gift idea, since the Jewish holiday centers around a few particular foods.
For example, eating honey, apples, and other sweet dishes symbolize the wish for a “sweet” New Year. Dried fruits and pomegranates are also enjoyed around this time of year. Another good idea is an entertaining gift, such as a serving platter, table runner, or place setting, as the holiday is often celebrated with large holiday gatherings. Here are 50 gifts for your friends and loved ones this Rosh Hashanah:
1. Star Of David Daisy® Swizzle Apple Fruit Truffles®
This arrangement includes pineapple slices in the shape of the Star of David, along with apple bites dipped in semisweet chocolate and a variety of fresh fruit favorites. It all comes in a keepsake ceramic container.
Cost: $64.99
2. One Sweet Spread Bundle
This set is packed with everything you need for a decadently sweet spread. It includes a box of chocolate dipped fruits, two dozen fresh-baked cookies, and a large Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory sampler box.
Cost: $80.99
Choose this bracelet made with thick hammered copper for a rustic look. It has been engraved with an Aaronic blessing for you to always keep near and dear to your heart.
Cost: $77.95
Choose this gift box filled with treats to wish your loved one, “Shana tova!” It includes a personalized enamel camping mug, hand-poured vegan soy candle, 100% pure raw honey, honey dipper stick, honey flavored walnuts, honey almonds, and an oatmeal, milk, and honey bath bomb.
Cost: $54.40
5. Rosh Hashanah Large Chocolate Gift Box
This gift box contains six decadent pieces of delicious non-dairy chocolates with beautiful decorations on top. They’re certified Kosher and parve for your Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
Cost: $34.39
6. Rosh Hashanah Shefa Brachot Shana Tova Holiday Gift Honey Bottle
Get your loved one a jar of traditional Rosh Hashanah honey. This rich amber-colored honey in an elegant glass jar is just right for wishing your loved ones a happy and sweet new year.
Cost: $39.99
7. Classic Rosh Hashanah Chocolate and Honey Gift Set
Elegant and beautiful, this vintage wooden box includes a variety of rich and creamy chocolate, dried fruits, and a unique set of specialty honey and jam. It also includes a wooden honey dipper.
Cost: $119.99
8. Shema Prayer Jewish Prayer for The Home
Choose the traditional Jewish home blessing that displays the words from Deuteronomy 6:4-9. You can set it on a tabletop, desk, or shelf with the easel back, or display it on a wall with the easy-to-use wall hanger.
Cost: $24.99
This beautiful fabric Rosh Hashanah table runner features colorful and vibrant Jewish symbolism with pomegranate, apples, and honey. Made of 100% polyester that’s easy to clean, this holiday-themed runner makes a practical gift for any home.
Cost: $46.99
10. Happy Rosh Hashanah White Printed Fabric Oven Mitt
This oven mitt features a vibrant and festive design that makes it a perfect gift for Rosh Hashanah. It’s also useful, with flat polyester on one side and quilted heat-resistant fabric on the other.
Cost: $17.95
11. Modern Rosh Hashana Seder Plate
On Rosh Hashanah, customary foods are eaten, which symbolize our requests for a healthy and prosperous new year. This set includes nine modern black and white bowls, each decorated with a symbolic food enjoyed at the Jewish New Year meal.
Cost: $169.15
This beautiful pearl necklace with a sterling silver chain comes with a heartfelt message for Rosh Hashanah. It reads, “May your home and heart light up with joy, peace, laughter, and love.”
Cost: $29.90
13. The Feast Of Trumpets Rosh Hashanah Shirt
Choose this t-shirt that celebrates the Feast of Trumpets with shofar artwork. The cozy t-shirt comes in a soft cotton and polyester blend material in your choice of eleven vibrant colors.
Cost: $9.80
One of the symbols of Rosh Hashanah is honey, which symbolizes a sweet good year. This beautiful honey bowl has been handmade and fired twice in the kiln to reach a high gloss glaze.
Cost: $26.00
15. Rosh Hashanah Baby Bodysuit
For the littlest in the family, this “My first Rosh Hashanah” onesie is a perfect choice. It features bottom snaps for easy diaper changes and is made with organic 100% cotton rib for a cozy and comfy feel.
Cost: $15.00
16. Rosh Hashanah Shofar Necklace
Typically made of a ram’s horn, the shofar is an ancient musical instrument blown in synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah. This necklace recreates the symbolic horn in your choice of rhodium plated or gold plated stainless steel.
Cost: $33.00
Enrich your loved one’s personal Judaica collection with this authentic kosher shofar made from the raw horn of an animal of the Bovidae family. The package includes a brush, blowing guide, and a velvet carrying bag.
Cost: $28.99
18. Rosh Hashanah Honey Chocolate Gold leaf Arrangement Gift
This delectable gift is filled with non-dairy treats for your loved one to enjoy. It includes a jar of amber-colored honey, non-dairy chocolates, and a beautiful gold leaf you can use to display your treats.
Cost: $29.99
19. Kosher Rosh Hashanah Honey Gift Basket
This basket comes with a variety of Rosh Hashanah-themed treats for your loved one to enjoy throughout the holiday season. It includes cookies, pastries, candies, dried fruits, and so much more.
Cost: $109.99
Wish your loved one a happy new year with this Rosh Hashanah mug. Handmade and 100% dishwasher and microwave safe, it features the words “Shana Tova” on both the front and back.
Cost: $16.99
Get your little on a plush Torah that he’ll treasure for years to come. At over 17 inches tall, the soft colorful fabric is embroidered with the Ten Commandments, two lions, and a crown.
Cost: $21.95
22. Funny Shofar So Good Rosh Hashanah
Get this t-shirt for a tongue-in-cheek shofar joke. It reads, “Shofar so good,” with a picture of the symbolic horn. Made with 6.0 oz ultra cotton, this t-shirt is both durable and comfortable.
Cost: $20.99
23. Rosh Hashana Apples and Honey Gift Basket
This large metal gift basket is filled with products that have been Kosher certified by nationally recognized agencies. It includes chocolates, cookies, candies, apple-and-honey-flavored treats, and a large apple cookie.
Cost: $161.12
24. Rosh Hashanah Sweet Celebration Gift Set
Filled with delectable chocolates, cookies, marshmallows, and more, this gift is the perfect way to wish your loved ones a sweet new year. It includes a wide variety of treats that are sure to appeal to anyone’s sweet side.
Cost: $93.93
25. Rosh Hashanah Bundle 20 Place Cards & 20 Napkins
Get your loved one who’s always entertaining a set of apple place cards and three-ply paper napkins with gold foil metallic ink. The set comes with 20 place cards and 20 napkins.
Cost: $24.95
26. Rosh Hashanah Tall & Stylish Holiday Gift Honey Bottle
Choose this extra tall bottle of amber-colored honey. It clocks in at an impressive 14 inches tall and contains approximately 25 ounces of delectable honey for all your favorite uses.
Cost: $34.99
27. Rosh Hashanah Challah Cover
This stylish challah cover makes a great addition to your Rosh Hashanah table. Handmade in Spain of 100% natural ivory linen, it features a beautiful burgundy pomegranate design and the words, “Shana Tovah!”
Cost: $45.00
28. Gold and Nickel Candlesticks with Mosaic Design
Candles are a must-have for Rosh Hashanah dinner. These candlesticks shine in a two-toned combination of gold and silver that gives them both a modern and timeless appeal.
Cost: $50.00
Get this set of premium loose leaf tea for your special someone. It includes an Earl Grey blend, Bubbe’s blend, Shalom Shlof, honey sticks, tea infuser, stickers, and other tchotchkes.
Cost: $60.00
30. Rosh Hashanah Pomegranate Serving Platter
Impress your guests and create a wonderful Rosh Hashanah Table with this beautiful pomegranate platter. It features the sweet blessing, “May it be your will that our merits increase as the seeds of the pomegranate.”
Cost: $35.64
31. Rosh Hashanah Family Platter
This platter features a decadent assortment of chocolates, pasta, pretzel dippers, water crackers, chocolate hazelnut, sweet and spicy mustard, and so much more. It all comes served on a beautiful acacia wood platter.
Cost: $60.00
32. Happy Rosh Hashanah Gift Tote Bag
Choose this beautiful tote bag that will carry all her essentials to Rosh Hashanah dinner and beyond. Made of 100% cotton material, it features high-quality canvas material that will last for years.
Cost: $14.50
This one-of-a-kind handmade pomegranate is sure to impress on Rosh Hashanah and beyond. The top of the gilded pomegranate is just the right size for holding small cut flowers or honey sticks.
Cost: $46.00
34. Barnett’s Cookie Gift Basket
Choose this box packed with twenty delicious gourmet cookies in five decadent flavors. It comes with chocolate-covered sandwich cookies topped with cranberry, nuts, coconut, crushed peppermint, and rainbow chocolate chips.
Cost: $35.99
35. Classic Fresh Fruit Basket Gift with Crackers
This gift basket features fresh pears and apples grown locally in family orchards. It also includes a creamy farmhouse cheddar cheese, salted almonds, and crisp olive oil and sea salt crackers.
Cost: $38.00
This basket comes with a variety of dried fruit, including mango slices, apricots, peaches, pears, apples, dates, kiwi, plums, and prunes. It all arrives in a unique basket that can be presented as a tray or basket.
Cost: $37.99
37. Oh! Nuts – XL 18 Variety Nut & Dried Fruit Basket 
Chock-full of nuts and dried fruit, this platter is sure to please. It includes Medjool dates, apricots, pineapple, strawberries, pears, papaya, pistachios, almonds, cashews, golden raisins, and more.
Cost: $49.99
38. Personalized Hebrew Name Necklace Sterling Silver
Handmade with beautiful solid sterling silver, this Hebrew name necklace is a stylish addition to any wardrobe. At just over an inch tall, it sits on a chain length of your choice, between 16 and 22 inches.
Cost: $54.00
39. Pomegranate Shaped Rosh Hashanah Hot Pot Stand
Keep your countertops free from burns with this hot pot trivet. In the shape of a pomegranate, it also features a beautiful pomegranate print, which is a Biblical symbol of fertility and abundance.
Cost: $22.00
40. Pomegranate Tray and Coasters Set
Choose this pomegranate tray and coasters to add an elegant, chic look to any space. Made with the most vibrant micas, it’s a one-of-a-kind piece you can use during Rosh Hashanah or all year long.
Cost: $64.05
Choose these festive Rosh Hashanah cookies made from all Kosher ingredients. The cookie dough features a delicious butter flavor that perfectly compliments the sweetness of the soft royal icing.
Cost: $20.00
42. Rosh Hashanah Pomegranate Design Apron
Created in the heart of Jerusalem, this apron is made with a thick cotton mix, a pomegranate pattern, and study red straps. It’s sure to be a delightful addition to the Jewish New Year.
Cost: $29.00
43. Rosh Hashanah Sweet Bee Hand Towel
Featuring the artwork of Jewish Together on Instagram, this decorative towel is covered in illustrations of bees, honey pots, pomegranates, and flowers. It’s the perfect way to wish a loved one a sweet new year.
Cost: $14.00
44. Shana Tova Bib
For the little ones, there’s no better gift than a cozy “Shana Tova” bib. Handmade from 100% cotton with a Velcro closure, they’re just the thing to ear to Rosh Hashanah dinner.
Cost: $12.00
45. The Bon Appetit Gourmet Food Gift Basket
This gift basket is chock-full of sweet and savory treats for your loved ones. It includes soft nougat fruit and nut bites, olives, crackers, smoked Gouda, cookies, brownies, and so much more.
Cost: $41.26
46. The Tower of Sweets by Wine Country Gift Baskets
This festive tower includes jelly beans, madeleine cakes, caramel corn, fudge, pomegranate candy, lemon cakes, chocolate hazelnuts cookies, and so much more. Each treat is packaged in a pretty box, and the entire tower is topped with a bow.
Cost: $28.87
47. Watercolor Hamsa Blessing For The Home
Choose this watercolor hamsa blessing that reads, “May this home be blessed with happiness, health, and peace.” It’s printed on high-quality cold press paper that’s ready for a frame.
Cost: $75.00
48. Wine Country Gift Baskets Gourmet Feast
This gourmet gift basket provides your loved ones with a wide variety of finger foods and sweet treats. It includes cheddar cheese biscuits, vanilla fudge, chocolate caramels, hot cocoa, garlic herb dip mix, cranberry cookies, and so much more.
Cost: $75.92
49. Wine Country Gift Baskets The Connoisseur Gourmet Gift Basket
Choose this gift basket packed with treats for your loved one. It includes smoked gouda cheese, Madeline cookies, almond cookies, vanilla fudge, and more, all wrapped up in a pretty bow.
Cost: $42.74
50. Dulcet Gift Basket Deluxe Gourmet Food Gift Basket
This gourmet gift basket is packed with decadent desserts. It includes assorted brownie flavors, chocolate crumb cake, raspberry crumb cake, assorted rugelach, and blueberry muffins.
Cost: $59.99
Choose one of these Rosh Hashanah gifts for an even sweeter new year. Your loved ones are sure to appreciate the kind and thoughtful gesture.
FAQs About Rosh Hashanah Gift Ideas
What kind of gifts are given for Rosh Hashanah?
Gifts for Rosh Hashanah typically relate to the holiday’s symbols and traditions, with sweets of many varieties being a prominent theme. Common gifts include honey or apples, symbolizing the desire for a sweet new year.
Other items could be a nice bottle of kosher wine, a round challah, or gift baskets with sweets and fruits. If you’re giving food, choose only kosher treats.
You might also consider books about Jewish traditions or a Shofar (ram’s horn). During a traditional Rosh Hashanah service, the Shofar is sounded 100 times, making this a traditional and meaningful gift.
What should a guest bring to Rosh Hashanah?
If you’re attending a Rosh Hashanah celebration as a guest, it is customary to bring a gift. Traditional choices include honey, apples, pomegranates, or kosher wine.
A sweet dessert or a bouquet of flowers could also be appreciated. It’s always best to ask the host if there’s anything specific they would prefer.
Do people give gifts on Rosh Hashanah?
Yes, it is common to give gifts on Rosh Hashanah. The gifts usually reflect the themes of the holiday, which are renewal, reflection, and a sweet start to the New Year. Therefore, items like honey, apples, or items in line with Jewish traditions are often given.
Do you bring flowers for Rosh Hashanah?
Yes, it is acceptable to bring flowers as a gift for Rosh Hashanah. It’s a thoughtful gesture to bring a beautiful bouquet for the host. Popular flowers for Rosh Hashanah bouquets include roses, orchids, and lilies.
