20 Unique Bar Mitzvah Gift Ideas

His bar mitzvah day represents the culmination of years of hard work — countless hours spent studying Hebrew and Torah instead of playing outside (or getting deep into video games). Show him just how proud you are of this major accomplishment — and his symbolic transition from a boy into a man in Jewish tradition — with a bar mitzvah gift he's sure to cherish.

In our roundup of the best bar mitzvah gifts, you'll find something that sends just the right message, no matter his tastes — and your budget. Our picks include traditional, religious gifts (such as a mezuzah, kiddush cup, and tzedakah box), as well as plenty of nonreligious gifts (like a bank, Bluetooth speaker, and even a light-up basketball). For more non-religious gift ideas, check out our roundup of gifts for teens that they'll actually think are cool, too.

Our picks for unique bar mitzvah gifts include many fully customizable options (from jewelry to bookmarks and other personalized keepsakes), but even these items bound for heirloom status won't break the bank: No gift on our list is over $100, and many are under $25. While giving a check in a multiple of $18 is a traditional and totally appropriate gift for a bar mitzvah, if you want to get a little more creative, here are 20 gift ideas for 2023 he's sure to love.

Mazel tov to the bar mitzvah boy and the whole family!