Mezuzah gift ideas: how to pick one for a new home, a wedding, a child or a pet lover
A mezuzah makes a good housewarming or wedding gift because it goes on the door they walk through every day, not in a cupboard. Below is how to choose one for the person, whether to include the scroll, and ideas for newlyweds, new homeowners, kids, pet lovers and more.
Is a mezuzah a good gift?
Yes, especially for a new home or a wedding. The case is a lasting piece of decor that guests see at the door, and it carries a tradition many families care about. One thing to know before you buy. The case is the gift, and the scroll inside is usually chosen separately.
Should you include the scroll?
Usually not. A kosher scroll can cost about as much as the case, and families often have a rabbi or scribe they prefer, along with a script that matches their tradition. Give the case with a note saying the scroll is theirs to choose. Our guide to what's inside a mezuzah explains what to look for, if they ask.
Mezuzah gift ideas by who it's for
The easiest way to choose is to match the design to something the person loves or does.
| Who it's for | What to look for | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Newlyweds | A keepsake that holds the glass from their chuppah | Wedding kits |
| New homeowners | A classic case with a gold or silver shin | Shin letter |
| A child's room | Dinosaurs or a teddy bear | Kids |
| Pet lovers | A cat or a dog | Animals |
| Their profession | Doctor, dentist, firefighter or stylist | Professions |
| Sports fans | Basketball, soccer, football or baseball | Sport |
| Star signs | Aries, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn or Pisces | Zodiac signs |
| Symbols they love | A hamsa hand, tree of life, peace sign or maple leaf | Hamsa hand and Symbols |
For newlyweds
A wedding is the one time a mezuzah can hold something from the day itself. Our wedding kits pair a mezuzah that has a built-in shard storage tube with the glass to break under the chuppah, or we can set the couple's own glass into a custom case after the wedding. Our guide to breaking the glass covers how both work.
For a new home
Start with the front door. A classic shin letter case suits any style of home, and it is a safe choice if you don't know their taste well.
For a child's room
Every room people live in gets a mezuzah, bedrooms included. A kids' design is a gift a child notices every time they go to bed, and it makes a good first piece for a new baby's nursery.
Kids Modern Mezuzah Case. Antique Silver Teddy Bear and Silver Shin
$75.00 CAD
Cat Lover Modern Mezuzah Case. Antique Silver Cat and Silver Shin Letter
$75.00 CAD
Doctor's Office Modern Mezuzah Case. Silver Caduceus Sign and Shin Letter
$78.00 CAD
Maple Leaf Modern Mezuzah Case. Antique Silver Leaf and Silver Shin Letter
$78.00 CAD
How do you give a mezuzah as a gift?
- Add a note on where it goes. The right doorpost as you walk in, in the upper third. Our guide to hanging a mezuzah has the details and the blessing.
- Say what's inside, or isn't. If you aren't including a scroll, say so in the card, so nobody hangs an empty case thinking it is complete.
- Order with time to spare. Each of our pieces is handmade to order, so leave room before the date you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone who isn't Jewish give a mezuzah?
Yes. It is a thoughtful gift from anyone. If you are not sure which design suits the family, a classic shin letter case is a safe choice.
Can you put a mezuzah on a child's bedroom door?
Yes. Bedrooms are among the rooms that get one, so a kids' design is practical as well as fun.
Is a mezuzah a good wedding gift?
It is a natural one, since a wedding usually comes before a first home together. Our wedding glass keepsakes add the shards from the ceremony.
What to remember
- Match the design to the person: their profession, pet, sport or star sign.
- The case is the gift. Let them choose the scroll, and say so in a note.
- Each piece is handmade to order, so order with time to spare.
