‘Tis the season — or ‘twas the season, when I ran Arq — for me to share some Jewy gift guides, like this one and this one.
I still occasionally get a text from a friend with a link to an event that reminds them of my women’s lunar retreat or mystery prayer gatherings, or they share a Devendra Banhart-designed menorah tee because they know I’d love it unironically. Appreciate you, friends who make me feel seen!
Hence, this informal, incomplete, but v satisfying to research gift guide for the Jews, Jewesses, Jew-adjacent folks, and/or unabashed latke lovers in your life.
Recommended, pined for, but (mostly) not owned by me (yet):
Name drop-y collabs and from Judaica Standard Time, incl. menorahs, tees (yes, the Devendra one), jewelry, & more
Tchotchke’s tagline: better Jewish things (things, being menorahs)
Chunky, pretty gender-neutral, enamel mizpah rings for protection and love
Overpriced but cozy and nicely designed Hanukkah sweatshirts for the whole fam
A less $$$ sweatshirt, but just for the littles
A very current and good looking Hanukkah crewneck, LAtkes hat, and a Fran Fine tee I should be wearing right now
A magical, soothing, evil eye-inspired meditation/sleep ritual satchel/pillow-y thing
Absolutely everything, from mensch earrings to punim bracelets and miracle dreidels
A couple of very good Hanukkah cards
Reading about a night out with old Jewish men
Considering a hamsa wall in my entryway (have this and am eyeing this) and looking for recs indefinitely
What’d I miss?
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Dog menorah: https://mociun.com/products/dog-menorah
Psychedelic mushroom menorahs: https://www.thefutureperfect.com/collection/mushroom-menorahs/