Rosh Hashanah is one month away, which means it's definitely time to start shopping for holiday gifts! Whether you'll be spending the High Holidays with your family or you won't make it home, a Jewishly inspired gift is the perfect way to show your appreciation for your mom and the traditions and heritage she has passed onto you. And of course, the only thing better than a thoughtful Jewish gift is a thoughtful Jewish gift that's designed and crafted in Israel!
To make your shopping easier, we've compiled the top 10 gifts below to give your mom for Rosh Hashanah 2025. And don't forget to check out our entire collection of Rosh Hashanah gifts here!
(Shopping for Dad? Check out our Rosh Hashanah gift guide for dads here!)
1. Eshet Chayil (Woman of Valor) Hebrew Pearl Necklace
Handcrafted from 925 sterling silver and 9K gold, this gorgeous spiral necklace features a pearl at the center. Inscribed along the spiral is a line from King Solomon's famous hymn that is sung every Friday night, Eshet Chayil (The Woman of Valor). The Hebrew line reads Eishet hayil mi yimtza, verahok mipninim michra ("Who can find a woman of valor? Her value is far beyond pearls.") The full song is a tribute to strong, wise, and kind Jewish women everywhere, and your mother will certainly find this piece meaningful.
2. Handmade Glass Shabbat Candlesticks
Elevate your Rosh HaShanah and Shabbat traditions with these elegant marble candle holders. Handcrafted from natural Jerusalem stone with gleaming gold-toned cups, this timeless set brings beauty and holiness to your candlelighting. The Hebrew engraving on the top, Shabbat Kodesh (Holy Sabbath) adds a sacred touch, making it a meaningful gift for Jewish holidays, weddings, or housewarmings. A stunning centerpiece for ushering in light, peace, and a sweet New Year.
3. 14K Gold Hebrew Name Necklace
Designed and custom-made in the Holy City of Jerusalem, this name pendant necklace will make a lovely addition to any mother's jewelry collection. Available in either white or yellow 14K gold, you also choose the name that will be written in a classic Hebrew script. And if you don’t know how to write your desired name in Hebrew, just enter it in English when ordering, and we will happily translate it for you.
4. Pomegranates Home Blessing
Celebrate Mom with this meaningful Pomegranate Home Blessing wall art: an elegant symbol of love, tradition, and abundance. Featuring beautifully illustrated pomegranates and heartfelt blessings in Hebrew and English, this piece is perfect for Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. A thoughtful Jewish gift for mothers, it brings warmth, beauty, and spiritual richness into any Jewish home. Ideal for holiday gifting, housewarmings, or just to say "thank you" to the woman who makes every home feel blessed.
5. Colorful Shabbat & Holiday Challah Tray
If you're looking for a piece of Judaica that will double as a work of art when not in use, this colorful glass challah board is the perfect gift! Handmade by bestselling Israeli artist Jordana Klein in her Jerusalem studio, this challah tray features candles and challah among a gorgeous scene of vibrant, flowing colors. With its artistic blend of color, contemporary design, and traditional Jewish motifs, this challah tray is sure to impress both your mom and her guests whenever she hosts Shabbat meals or at her Rosh Hashanah dinner.
6. Fully Embroidered Pomegranate Challah Cover by Yair Emanuel
If your mother is hosting a traditional Rosh Hashanah meal, she’ll love this exquisite holiday challah cover by renowned Israeli designer Yair Emanuel. Elegantly embroidered with a vibrant pomegranate motif, symbolizing abundance and blessing, it’s bordered by a delicate grapevine pattern that adds a refined touch. The design includes the Hebrew words “Shabbat v’Yom Tov” (“Shabbat and Holiday”), making it a meaningful piece she’ll be proud to use not only for the High Holidays but all year round.
7. Yair Emanuel Apple Rosh HaShanah Honey Dish with Pomegranates
Make this Rosh HaShanah extra sweet for Mom with a stunning apple and honey dish she’ll cherish year after year. Crafted by renowned Israeli artist Yair Emanuel with a hammered metal finish and topped with a sculptural pomegranate branch lid, this piece is both artistic and functional. A perfect Jewish holiday gift for mothers, it symbolizes sweetness, prosperity, and maternal warmth. Ideal for serving honey at the New Year meal or as a striking Judaica display piece all year long.
8. Limited Edition Woman of Valor Ceramic Wall Hanging
Handcrafted by the Tel Aviv-based family-run studio Art in Clay, this ceramic plaque wall-hanging features the words Eshet Chayil ("Woman of Valor") over a bright ripened pomegranate. Surrounding the pomegranate is a unique floral motif and a 24K gold lining, and more words from the Eshet Chayil song are engraved at the bottom in Hebrew. This beautiful work of art also comes with a display stand so your mom can show off your thoughtful gift to anyone who comes through the door.
9. Dorit Judaica Pomegranate Rosh Hashanah Plate
While your mother might already have a Passover Seder plate, this excellent piece from Dorit Judaica is only for Rosh Hashanah. Crafted from painted, laser-cut metal and glass, this Rosh Hashanah Seder plate features vibrant, red pomegranates that are a quintessential part of the holiday and one of the Seven Species of Israel. Around the outside of the plate are the words "Shanah Tova" ("Good Year") in a cursive-style Hebrew font, in between each of the six separate glass bowls for your mom's favorite symbolic Rosh Hashanah foods. A beautiful and practical centerpiece for your mom's Rosh Hashanah table!
10. Modern Rosh Hashanah Seder Plate Bamboo by Mickala Design
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a fresh and meaningful twist using this Modern Seder Plate by Mickala Design. Made from eco-friendly bamboo, this stylish plate is designed to hold the nine symbolic simanim foods that represent blessings for the new year, like abundance, health, and peace. It comes in a beautiful gift box along with an easy-to-follow booklet outlining the traditional blessings and order of the seder. Perfect for modern Jewish homes, this piece makes a thoughtful gift for Rosh Hashanah, weddings, engagements, or housewarmings.
Explore our full selection of Rosh Hashanah gifts here!
