Eight days of celebration is certainly something to get excited about. Whether you give gifts on all eight days of Hanukkah or just one, we have a guide for where to find Hanukkah-themed gifts in the Boston area for everyone on your list.
SHOP HANUKKAH GIFTS LocalLY
Our first stop when shopping for Hanukkah gifts is Coolidge Corner in Brookline. With its stop on the MBTA Green Line C branch, also called the Beacon Street Line or Cleveland Circle Line, Coolidge Corner has plenty of Hanukkah gift shops within walking distance from the T stop. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Brookline Booksmith has an eclectic selection of books, holiday cards, gifts, and keepsakes. Not sure what your gift recipient will love? Give a gift card to this locally-owned shop!
- For something really unique, visit Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery. They carry beautiful jewelry crafted by Jewish artisans and source gifts by local artists from around the world.
- Shopping for kids? You’re bound to find something at the Israel Book Shop. You can also browse what they have available on their online Chanukah Store!
- There are also great restaurants in this neighborhood that offer Jewish and/or Kosher cuisine. Stop by to purchase a gift card for one of these delicious spots: Zaftigs Delicatessen, Michael’s Deli, or Rami’s.
- Can’t find what you’re looking for locally? Look no further than Modern Tribe. They offer modern menorahs, Hanukkah candles, Hanukkah dreidels, Hanukkah clothes, Hanukkah cards, Hanukkah decorations, fun Hanukkah gifts, Hanukkah socks, Hanukkah sweaters, and Jewish toys.
For Hanukkah TREATS & Sweets
You can’t celebrate Hanukkah without potato latkes, apple sauce, and doughnuts!
- Order latkes to go! Stop by The Butcherie in Brookline, Inna’s Kitchen in Newton or Our Fathers in Fenway.
- Don’t forget the sufganiyot– deep-fried doughnuts filled with jelly and topped with powdered sugar. Our favorite spots for this Hanukkah essential are Mamaleh’s in Cambridge, Blacker’s Bakeshop in Newton, and Kupel’s in Brookline.
- Need your Hanukkah treats shipped? Try Goldbelly’s Hanukkah Noshes and Gifts, Hanukkah Cupcakes from Baked by Melissa, or these great Hanukkah baskets from Harry & David.
If you’d like help picking up, wrapping, or shipping Hanukkah gifts this year, learn about our Holiday Services. We can also help you plan your Hanukkah party, decorate, and/or order Kosher catering.
Editor’s Note: This post, initially shared in November 2019, has been revised to ensure relevance and precision.