Shooter Grrl Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Betcha ya never thought to see this on a shooting forum But where else am I likely to find a quicker (and honest) answer than here with my extended family So... David's in Israel. His Grandparents are Jewish. His Grandfather's 90th Birthday party is less than a month away. PERFECT GIFT BUYING OPPORTUNITY! If it's not proper to buy a yarmulke as a gift, what could he buy for him while he is there? Oh, and is there a woman's equivalent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heiter Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Umm, my experience with 90 year old men, Jewish or otherwise is that they already have their favorite clothes, shoes, yarmulke's etc. and you're not going to get them to change no matter how awesome the replacement is. Old men like visits from family and sweets. It won't have any deep sentimental/religious significance but if it was my grandpa, he'd be just as happy with a card and a bag of jelly beans. Ok, he really wouldn't even care about the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 John's post is funny and I think spot on. Most of the older guys I know already have all the "stuff" they need. It's finding the things they "want" that can be a pain. +1 on the jelly beans. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I agree with John, My wife's granddad liked butterscotch candy and John Wayne movies. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtnmb77 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Hmmm, I would vote for a good cigar and a bottle of single malt scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Hmmm, I would vote for a good cigar and a bottle of single malt scotch. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, but you're young(er)! Kath, I think they're right on. But, a memento from Israel, might go over well anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 David's 90 year old grandfather is diabetic, no candy for him Oh, at his birthday party, we are also celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary. His wife is 64 - the same age as David's Dad! Thanks for the advice guys, but I really need to have the question answered. Guess it's time to hit up google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 No candy! Why bother being old? Oh yeah the alternative sucks. Good luck on the present hunt. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My grandfather's favorite gifts (aside from visits from his kids and grandkids) were pocket knives (he would wear one out in about two years...he worked hard), Jelly Beans and semi-racy birthday cards. You know, the ones that we would consider very, very tame now but 30 years ago would have been "out there". Not knowing any background he might like something physical from Israel. A hunk of geology carved into some shape (or not) or something made of olive wood from there. A lot of people put a lot of stock in that sort of stuff. Must be why I have a bottle of dirt from my grandparent's farm, my folks house where I grew up, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 "we are also celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary. His wife is 64 - the same age as David's Dad!" She is 26 years his younger?!?! Cradle robber!!!! Seriously though, I think that there are plenty of appropriate gifts; I have been to Israel twice and in both Tel Aviv and the capital, Jerusalem, there are many stores that specialize in Judaica, often run by Orthodox jews. Being gentiles, we were a bit timid at first to browse these stores but in every single case, we were welcomed in and encouraged to browse, ask questions, etc. As for appropriate gifts, I think a Shabbat plate would be appropriate. It is a great Jewish tradition, especially in Israel, that every eve of the Sabath (Friday night) families gather for a Shabbat or "Shabbat dinner"; special serving plates, usually painted with a blessing in Hebrew, are usually used. Such a plate (unless its silver) could break on the return trip though. Another option would be a silver Kiddush cup or wine cup; used on the Shabbat as well as the high holidays. Two other suitable gifts would be a Shofar (horn of a goat blown on certian holidays/ocassions) or anything with a Hamsa - the "evil eye" that looks like a hand with an eye in the center - this is considered a good luck charm in Israel and it adorns most Israeli homes. I loved my time visiting the Jewish state & felt extremely comfortable there; it was one of the few countries I have visited that made me feel as if I could live there (though I'll likely live out my days right here in the US). Regards, D.C. Johnson ps - I grew up in several predominently Jewish areas and graduated from American University (which has a large percentage of Jewish students) - all this got me invited to many great Jewish celebrations like Bar/bat mitsva, weddings, Shabbats, Saders - and some not-so-great ones like bris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lndshrk Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 If it's given in a loving manner, it will be received in a loving way. Nothing inappropriate about your doing so that I can think of! Just my opinion from a nice Jewish boy from the Bronx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Thanks Carlos and Larry - I've forward the information to David. I'm not sure he has time to go shopping in Tel Aviv, but they are going to Jerasulem on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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