Do you give cash or check for a bar mitzvah?
One of the most important things to keep in mind when expecting a bar mitzvah gift is what your family’s personal preference is for gifts. Some families may prefer to receive cash or checks, the most common method, while others may prefer tangible gifts like books, clothing, or other items. You can expect guests or friends to ask what you prefer, or you can add the information to the invitation for any gift registry information.
Conveniently, you can use a Braid Pool as an option to easily collect bar mitzvah gift money for the big event. All you need to do is send your guests the Pool Link, and they can start sending cash gifts whenever they’re ready.
If they choose to give a physical gift instead of cash, guests should try to personalize the gift to the recipient. This could mean choosing a gift in their favorite color, adding a special message, or selecting a gift that reflects their interests or hobbies.
Why do you give 18 dollars for a bar mitzvah?
Typically, bar mitzvah gift amounts are given in multiples of $18. The number 18 symbolizes “chai,” which is Hebrew for “life.” Jewish tradition means that giving any gift amount in multiples of 18 is a way of symbolically wishing a happy and healthy life to the boy or girl. Bar mitzvah gift amounts can range from $18 to as high as thousands of dollars, depending on how close the guest is to your family.
How to give a Bar mitzvah gift if you’re not attending?
You can certainly expect to receive gifts from friends and families even if they cannot attend the ceremony.
While it's always wonderful to be present to celebrate with the family in person, a thoughtful and meaningful gift can still show their support and well wishes.
If they cannot attend the bar/bat mitzvah, give them the option of contributing to a Pool Link.
Using your personalized link, guests can easily and directly send cash gifts for the bar and bat mitzvah.
What is a Pool Link?
Collecting bar mitzvah cash gifts online doesn’t need to be stressful. Guests and friends, and family that cannot attend don't even need to download Braid to contribute! Using the personalized Pool Link you send them, they can use a debit or credit card to send money to the pool. Plus, you'll see notifications when someone contributes money to the bar mitzvah gift pool.
All of the funds collected for the big event will stay in the pool until your child wants to use it, so you don’t need to worry about transferring the funds to a separate account. They can even use the Braid debit card to make spending that much easier (and fun).
Regardless of their chosen method, it's always a good idea to include a note or card to accompany the gift, expressing their well wishes for the young person and their family.
Braid Money Pools are the best place to collect cash gifts
Using the Braid app, you can contribute money to the pool whenever you want. You can even start their bar mitzvah fund months or even a whole year in advance and start saving up money to create a nice fund for your child to get after their big day.
If you’re worried about maintenance or monthly fees, you’ll be happy to know that your pool is completely free. (Only contributors who add money via credit cards on the Pool Link are charged a 3% fee by Braid.)
Easily collect gifts for your child’s bar/bat mitzvah with Braid Money Pools. You’ll love the convenience of seeing all the gifts in one spot and how easily your child can spend their new money. Mazel Tov to your family!
