Hanukkah Gift Guide: Menorahs, Kiddush Cups and Meaningful Judaica

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, 2026, and continues for eight nights, through Saturday, December 12. It is a time for lighting candles with family, spinning dreidels and sharing gifts – and a beautiful menorah or piece of Judaica is a gift that returns to the table year after year.

1. A Menorah to Light for Years to Come

The Hanukkah menorah holds nine candles: one for each night of the holiday, plus the shamash, the helper candle used to light the others. A handcrafted menorah becomes the centerpiece of the celebration – and a family heirloom.

Michael Aram Tree of Life Menorah

Handcrafted in the Michael Aram workshops, in a silver or gold finish – a meaningful symbol for a family gift. Light it alongside the matching kiddush cup below.

Michael Aram Pomegranate Menorah

The pomegranate, a traditional Jewish symbol of abundance, runs through Michael Aram's Pomegranate designs – see the matching kiddush cup and mezuzah.

Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Menorah

Hand-textured metal leaves in a silver or gold finish, for a menorah that feels as natural as it is elegant.

Michael Aram Olive Branch Menorah

The olive branch, a timeless symbol of peace, handcrafted and hand-finished by Michael Aram.

Michael Aram Palm Menorah Candelabra

A handcrafted metal menorah from the Michael Aram workshops, hand-textured and hand-finished, in a silver finish.

Michael Aram Tree of Life Children's Menorah

Let the little ones light their own: a children's version of the Tree of Life menorah.

More handcrafted menorahs: White Orchid, Black Orchid, Palm Medium, Wildflowers, Butterfly Ginkgo, Twist and Molten by Michael Aram.

2. Kiddush Cups for Shabbat and Holidays

A kiddush cup holds the wine for the blessing on Shabbat and holidays – a thoughtful gift for a new home, a wedding or the family that always hosts.

Michael Aram Tree of Life Kiddush Cup

A handcrafted goblet that pairs with the Tree of Life menorah; also available as a gold kiddush cup.

Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Kiddush Cup

Hand-textured leaves on a handcrafted goblet, matching the Botanical Leaf menorah. Also in gold.

3. A Mezuzah to Bless the Home

A mezuzah is affixed to the doorposts of a Jewish home, which makes it a meaningful housewarming or wedding gift.

Christofle Silver-Plated Mezuzah

Part of Christofle's Judaïque collection of three timeless pieces, made in France by the silversmith founded in Paris in 1830.

Michael Aram Tree of Life Mezuzah

A handcrafted metal mezuzah to match the Tree of Life menorah and kiddush cup. Michael Aram also makes mezuzahs in Pomegranate, White Orchid and Palm.

Lalique Mezuzah by Irma

A crystal mezuzah sculpture handcrafted by Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder, France – a once-in-a-lifetime gift.

4. Something Playful: A Dreidel

Michael Aram Heart Dreidel

A handcrafted metal dreidel with a heart motif – a keepsake for all the dreidel games of Hanukkah nights.

Hanukkah Gift-Giving Tips

• Shop early: this year Hanukkah begins on December 4, weeks before Christmas.
• Many families give a small gift on each of the eight nights – mix one special piece with smaller treats.
• A menorah, kiddush cup and mezuzah from the same design (Tree of Life, Pomegranate or Botanical Leaf) make a coordinated set for a new home.

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See all of our Judaica, or all Michael Aram menorahs.