Bar/bat mitzvah question

[Anonymous]

Do kids typically bring presents? My son has never been to one before but will be attending a bat mitzvah soon. What is the expected gift protocol?

[Anonymous]

Kid to kid = same as a bday party gift. What would your kid give to his friend at his friends 13th bday party?

[Anonymous]

A check or gift card in a card is pretty standard.

[Anonymous]

Give a multiple of 18 if you give cash.

[Anonymous]

Of course they do!

[Anonymous]

Typical is a check for $36 or gift card. The check generally goes into the college fund while the child can spend the gift card. Few bring actual wrapped gifts, though there will be a few. Anything is appreciated but a gift is definitely appropriate as this is a HUGE milestone in the child’s life.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, PPs!
-OP

[Anonymous]

Money or gift card. Do not give some toy or gadget. Save that for the birthday party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid to kid = same as a bday party gift. What would your kid give to his friend at his friends 13th bday party?

Do NOT bring a birthday gift. A check in multiples of 18 is appropriate. (18 is a very lucky number in Judaism.)