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Dec. 2, 2005
Gift offerings galore
For Chanukah: the food, the fun and the framed.
KYLE BERGER
As Chanukah approaches, many in the community find themselves creating
lists. Whether it be a list of all the people they wish to buy gifts
for or a list of all the things they want for themselves, there
is an endless array of places to browse.
To make it a little easier on the loafers, the Independent has done
some of the work for you. In this first of two gift guide round-ups,
we’ll suggest some opportunities to surprise all your friends
and family with something special.
•According to Carol Millman, one of the many volunteers working
at the Judaica shop at Beth Israel Synagogue, the store has
taken on a new focus this year.
“We’ve brought in a lot more modern work, like menorahs
and jewelry,” she said. “We still have some traditional
items. But a lot more modern.”
The store carries candles, dreidels, gift wrap and toys and gifts
for children and infants. Now open six days a week, they also feature
works by artists from around the globe. For more information, visit
them at 4350 Oak St. or call 604-731-4161.
•If you’re shopping at Naama Laniado’s Mazal Judaica,
there is always one thing you can count on: All of the products
will be Israeli – from the chanukiyot that start as low as
$18 to a handcrafted glass item selling for $350. Laniado also has
jewelry, glass dinner plates for Shabbat, decorative metal dreidels
and other Chanukah items.
Laniado offers free delivery in the Lower Mainland and is in the
process of developing a new website that can be found at www.mazaljudaica.ca.
Call 604-783-5455 for more information.
•Not only is the Temple Sholom gift shop Greater Vancouver’s
largest Judaica store, it might even have the largest selection
of chanukiyot, at more than 60. The usual Chanukah fare as well
as books, clothing, skincare products and even housewares are also
always in stock. The Temple Sholom gift shop is located at 7190
Oak St. and can be reached at 604-266-1957.
•From architecture to cooking or sports, www.meteg.com
offers books on just about any topic. And 70 per cent of the proceeds
go to the local Jewish community. Featured book The Wisdom in the
Hebrew Alphabet, by Michael L. Munk, explores the gold mine of wisdom
and guidance that some of Judaism’s greatest minds have discovered.
•If you’re looking for the personal touch, Krayna Feinberg
can create it! For 20 years, Feinberg, the rebbetzin of Beth Israel
synagogue, has been sculpting or using needlepoint and appliqué
to make a variety of personalized Judaica. Examples of infant bibs,
blankets, pillows, towels, challah covers, placemats and jewelry
boxes can be found online at www.kraynaskreations.com.
•If the idea of receiving a gift directly from Israel excites
someone on your gift-giving list, you might want to visit the Gans
Jerusalem website at www.gans.co.il.
You can mail-order resin, glass, ceramic and metal menorot, hand-painted
dreidels or latke plates. If a visit to the site leaves you with
too many options to choose from yourself, you can simply order a
gift certificate online.
•For the art aficionado on your list, LindaLando Fine Art
has a wide selection of both contemporary and investment paintings.
Some of the newer works in Lando’s collection include pieces
by artists such as Barbara Amos, Carol Barclay and Alan Wylie.
The gallery is located at 2001 West 41st Ave. Or you can stay home
and browse and shop online at www.lindalandofineart.com.
•If you’re having trouble finding something for a whole
party of people, the Arelco Promotional Group has your problem
solved. Purchase a case of 250 chocolate coins for $75 or 50 Chanukah
chocolate bars for $71.88. Or for a really sweet bottle of wine,
a pack of four full-sized chocolate bottles can be bought for $55.
Call 604-327-0510 or e-mail [email protected]
for more information.
Kyle Berger is a freelance journalist and graphic designer
living in Richmond.
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