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amother
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 Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:28 pm
My baby is in the NICU and he shares a room with another baby. Their family is Muslim. We have a good relationship with them since we see each other every day and talk and we want to make a kiddish Hashem especially with the war going on.
Their baby is being discharged on Monday and we want to get a gift for the baby and his older brother who has been very deprived of his parents while they were in the Nicu.
What kind of gift is good for a non-Jewish 10 year old boy?
(Added about them being Muslim in case it helps provide context for what sort of gift is appropriate)
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Persevere
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:30 pm
| amother OP wrote: | My baby is in the NICU and he shares a room with another baby. Their family is Muslim. We have a good relationship with them since we see each other every day and talk and we want to make a kiddish Hashem especially with the war going on.
Their baby is being discharged on Monday and we want to get a gift for the baby and his older brother who has been very deprived of his parents while they were in the Nicu.
What kind of gift is good for a non-Jewish 10 year old boy?
(Added about them being Muslim in case it helps provide context for what sort of gift is appropriate) |
Maybe a Lego kit?
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:31 pm
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:32 pm
Any specific kind? I don’t have any boy relatives in that age bracket so I’m a bit lost
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amother
Dustypink
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:35 pm
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Playmobil but they’re not cheap…
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amother
Calendula
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:38 pm
Some options
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amother
Calendula
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:39 pm
I only thought Jews have older kids playing with Playmobil
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amother
Cognac
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:50 pm
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Bopit type of game (there also a nice Tetris type of electronic game). Kandoodle. Rc car. yo-yo
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:52 pm
| amother Calendula wrote: | Some options
Limited-time deal: Light Up Soccer Ball - Glow in the Dark - NO 5 - Sports Gear Gifts for Boys & Girls 8-15+ Year Old - Kids, Teens Gift Ideas - Cool Boy Toys Ages 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Glowing Night Activity https://a.co/d/2nwBh2L
Limited-time deal: SOTAONE S350 Drone with Camera for Adults, Mini Drones for Kids with 1080P HD FPV Live Video, Remote Control Helicopter Toys Gifts for Boys Girls, Altitude Hold, One Key Start, 3D Flips, 2 Batteries https://a.co/d/5TvXig9
Limited-time deal: 3 Pack Airplane Launcher Toy, 12.6" Foam Glider Led Plane, 2 Flight Mode Catapult Plane for Kids Outdoor Sport Flying Toys Gifts for 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Year Old Boys Girls https://a.co/d/8vAwc9a |
Thank you!
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:53 pm
| amother Cognac wrote: | | Bopit type of game (there also a nice Tetris type of electronic game). Kandoodle. Rc car. yo-yo |
Thanks! Kandoodle sounds interesting
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amother
Lemonlime
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 7:56 pm
| amother OP wrote: | My baby is in the NICU and he shares a room with another baby. Their family is Muslim. We have a good relationship with them since we see each other every day and talk and we want to make a kiddish Hashem especially with the war going on.
Their baby is being discharged on Monday and we want to get a gift for the baby and his older brother who has been very deprived of his parents while they were in the Nicu.
What kind of gift is good for a non-Jewish 10 year old boy?
(Added about them being Muslim in case it helps provide context for what sort of gift is appropriate) |
Just wanted to say how amazing and thoughtful that is, and an amazing kiddush Hashem! I am so inspired! May your baby have a refuha Shleima and come home healthy quickly!!
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:18 pm
| amother Lemonlime wrote: | | Just wanted to say how amazing and thoughtful that is, and an amazing kiddush Hashem! I am so inspired! May your baby have a refuha Shleima and come home healthy quickly!! |
Amein! Thank you!
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amother
Maroon
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:20 pm
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Whatever you get will be a huge kidush Hashem!
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AllThings
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:27 pm
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No ideas but I want to say that while my first thought is, what a nice idea, you might want to ask a shaaleh since it's not so simple to give presents to non-Jews (not saying I don't think you can in this situation, just that I know this is an iffy area).
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sara1232
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:32 pm
| AllThings wrote: | | No ideas but I want to say that while my first thought is, what a nice idea, you might want to ask a shaaleh since it's not so simple to give presents to non-Jews (not saying I don't think you can in this situation, just that I know this is an iffy area). |
I've never heard of this. Only time it's problematic is if you're giving it for x-mas or other religious holidays. Otherwise what's the problem?
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:48 pm
| AllThings wrote: | | No ideas but I want to say that while my first thought is, what a nice idea, you might want to ask a shaaleh since it's not so simple to give presents to non-Jews (not saying I don't think you can in this situation, just that I know this is an iffy area). |
My rav said as long as I’m getting something out of giving a non-Jew a gift, then it’s fine. In this case it’s a) maintaining a good relationship and b) (hopefully) making a kiddish Hashem
It doesn’t have to be a very selfish reason as long as it’s somewhat selfish
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amother
Dahlia
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:49 pm
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It’s a Jewish thing for preteens to be into playmobile ?
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amother
Dahlia
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:52 pm
| sara1232 wrote: | | I've never heard of this. Only time it's problematic is if you're giving it for x-mas or other religious holidays. Otherwise what's the problem? |
There’s a prohibition against giving gifts to non-Jews. It’s not as literal as what I just said but there are Halachos.
Here’s a link.
https://outorah.org/p/22117/
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amother
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 8:52 pm
| amother Dahlia wrote: | | It’s a Jewish thing for preteens to be into playmobile ? |
I think it’s just that Lego is so much more popular in the non-Jewish world. Playmobil is expensive and it doesn’t require much building which is one of the fun aspects of Lego
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amother
Blushpink
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Wed, Jan 10 2024, 9:02 pm
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Lego. Such a beautiful thing you’re doing
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