What kind of gift is appropriate for a Bar Mitzvah?

Gifts are generally given to the child who is celebrating the Bar mitzvah. It is best to give the Bar Mitzvah gift at the party or deliver it to the child's home. The same type of gift that is appropriate for a 13 year old birthday is also appropriate for a Bar Mitzvah. Generally close family close friends gives Judaic gifts. Some popular Bar Mitzvah gifts today include Jewish prayer shawl, Hanukkah Menorah, Hamsa, Tzedakah Box Torah pointer and Jewish jewelry. Gift certificates and cash also work well as Bar Mitzvah gift. Some people give cash in multiples of 18 as the Hebrew word for life (chai) has the numerical value of 18 in Judaism.