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amother
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 Mon, Nov 04 2013, 1:58 pm
Thought I already posted this topic, but I guess not.
Our friends' son is getting married. They are Israeli/Yemenite. We are Askhenaz so not very familiar with some of their cultural traditions (ie Henna, for example). I mention this because maybe it would help with gift idea.
We don't know the son very well but wanted to send a gift. The parents are flying over from the States and want to take the gift with them. (I have to ship the gift to the parents because we don't live close by anymore).
I don't know what to get the couple. The are both students and are broke. I've asked about preferences or needs and got no response.
So, what should I get them? The choices seem limited. Has to be small enough to take on a plane and if electric, has to be compatible with Israeli power outlets.
Can I send a prepaid Visa card that won't incur a lot of fees, etc?
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shabbatiscoming
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Mon, Nov 04 2013, 2:01 pm
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If they are "students and broke", the nicest gift you could give them would be money. Seriously, it will help them in starting out their bayit in their new life together.
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Tamiri
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Mon, Nov 04 2013, 2:03 pm
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In Israel, the options for wedding gifts are money, or MORE money. Other things are generally not appreciated unless it's something amazing that they need and can't get on their own.
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amother
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Mon, Nov 04 2013, 2:07 pm
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WHat would be the best way to send money?
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bubbebia
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Mon, Nov 04 2013, 2:09 pm
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When my nephew got married in Israel a few years ago and I was zoche to be able to attend, I asked my SIL what they needed that I could bring. Both wanted blenders and towels (American towels were very much prized at the time) so I was able to purchase blenders that ran on Israeli current here in the States, took them out of their boxes and wrapped them in the towels and put them in my suitcase. They were much appreciated! Maybe you could find out if there is something special they are interested in from the States and get that.
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Tamiri
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Mon, Nov 04 2013, 2:18 pm
| amother wrote: | | WHat would be the best way to send money? | You mentioned the pre-loaded Visa... that sounds GREAT to me, actually!
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supermom3
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Mon, Nov 04 2013, 2:22 pm
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We often give gifts cause it's cheaper - things they will need. I buy a gift of the amount I want to spend. But I'm "Israeli" and I don't mind being cheap. Money is best to give unless you really want to buy a very expensive gift that they wouldn't get or really couldn't afford
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