A Passover host is basically a Jewish saint. Or at least, that’s what I feel about everyone who has ever hosted me and my family for a Passover seder before.
And while it’s certainly not expected or necessary, I believe your Passover seder host deserves a gift. But it’s often hard to think of what that special offering should be.
Luckily, I spend much more time than the ordinary person looking up cool Jewish stuff on the internet (it’s part of my job, aren’t I lucky??) and I am here to use that expertise for good. The good is, of course, making sure that your seder host loves the gift your bring, and ensuring you have bragging rights for the rest of your life, or at least until next Passover.
Without further ado, here are my favorite Passover host gifts, from the silly to the very serious, for all budgets and tastes.
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I know what you're wondering: Does this candle smell like matzah ball soup? The answer is absolutely not (it's unscented). But the vibes are cozy and the bowl is reusable.
Full disclosure: I was gifted one of these candles from Adara Rituals. Also full disclosure, while I'm ambivalent about candles as gifts, this is one I would absolutely love to be gifted again — it smells so wonderful.
I personally would absolutely love to be gifted a tub of candy. This candy is kosher, but not kosher for Passover, so it makes for a great post-holiday indulgence.
Want a gift that keeps giving? The Jewish Book Council's subscription box is perfect for the book-loving host.
A Jewish Joy Box
Opening this box feels like whatever the Jewish equivalent of Christmas morning is to a Jewish romance lover.
Some stylish candles, matches and a lovely match bowl for those who already have the best Shabbat and holiday candlesticks. Oneg has other Shabbat gift sets worth checking out, too.
Who doesn't want chocolate? These delicious kosher for Passover chocolates are hand-crafted in Somerville, MA from ethically sourced beans.
The perfect journal for the organized (or wannabe organized) Jewish mom in your life. If you want to go the extra mile, get her a Jewish joy bundle with fun socks, beaded bracelets and Jewish stickers.
Get one or two of these vases with some lovely stems or flowers in them. Your host can use them for table decor all year round (or just for this coming Rosh Hashanah!).
If you too have been obsessed with the social media videos of the delightful Ben Gingi, aka Ben Siman Tov, you know that his first cookbook with his wife is a treasure trove for the home cook.
For the Hebrew and Israel lover, a poster that pays tribute to the country's wildlife through the Hebrew alphabet.
A perfectly Passover-themed gift for puzzle lovers.
The absolutely perfect gift for the craftly Jewish parent.
If your mahj loving grandma is hosting this year's seder, she might need these for her guest bathroom.
A beautiful poster for the self-proclaimed balaboosta.
If your seder host's karaoke song of choice is "When You Believe" from "The Prince of Egypt," they need this sweater.
For the mah jongg loving host who leaves all the competition in the dust (fill the mug with some classic mah jongg treats for extra guest points).
Offer to bring some crudite to the seder and then bring it in this plate that you can leave behind for your host. You'll be best guest forever.
Two Jews Three Opinions Game
The perfect gift for the host that loves a game or trivia night (or arguing).
Matzah Blanket
A great gag gift that one also can't resist cuddling under (maybe to watch "A Rugrats Passover"??)
Kosher for Passover Wine
Bringing a nice bottle or two, or even offering to take care of the wine for the whole seder, sure goes a long way on this night when we drink more than most other nights.
Take care of dessert, with enough for your host to keep noshing for the entire holiday.
