Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a holiday filled with meaning, tradition, and shared moments. It is a time to reflect on the past year, set intentions for the one ahead, and, of course, share food and celebration with those we love. While gathering around the holiday table is essential, giving gifts has also become a thoughtful way to wish friends and family a Shanah Tovah – a good and Sweet New Year.
The best Rosh Hashanah gifts are more than presents; they’re symbols of sweetness, abundance, and blessings. From traditional honey jars to modern hampers, each gift carries meaning and care.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some of the best Rosh Hashanah gift ideas for friends and family – ideas that combine tradition with creativity, thoughtfulness with joy.
Rosh Hashanah Hampers: Ultimate Gifts
For a gift that makes a statement, a well-curated hamper is the ultimate choice. May include apples, honey, kosher wines, pomegranates, round challah, and festive sweets. Some families also love receiving hampers filled with gourmet treats that extend beyond the holiday itself – cheeses, chocolates, preserves, and artisanal teas.
A hamper is also a wonderful family gift – there’s something for everyone to share. And for relatives with whom you can’t be in person, it’s the perfect way to send love from afar.
Elegantly presented in our signature gift boxes, a Rosh Hashanah hamper is just as delightful to unwrap as it is to gift.
Rosh Hashanah
Our Rosh Hashanah Hamper gathers the essentials, from golden honey to festive sweets, making it the perfect way to send a warm “Shanah Tovah” wish to friends, colleagues, or family.
Price: £69
Rosh Hashanah Deluxe
Our Deluxe Rosh Hashanah Hamper takes it one step further, layering in luxury touches, such as fine wines, artisan treats and extra festive flavours for when you want your gift to really make an impression.
Price £120
Both are beautifully presented and available for delivery, making them just the thing if you can’t be there in person. It’s a way to send love, connection, and sweetness: wrapped up and ready to enjoy.
See the whole range of Kosher Hampers here.
Fruit Baskets: Abundance in Every Bite
fruit baskets
Fruit plays a central role in Rosh Hashanah, symbolising health, prosperity and the hope for a fruitful year ahead.
A beautifully arranged fruit basket makes a thoughtful and vibrant gift: colourful, seasonal and filled with meaning. Apples for sweetness, pomegranates for abundance, grapes, figs and dates for richness and tradition – each fruit carries its own blessing.
At Panzer’s, our Rosh Hashanah Fruit Baskets are carefully curated with the freshest seasonal produce, beautifully presented and ready to share. They’re ideal as a centrepiece for the holiday table or as a generous gift for family, friends or colleagues.
A fruit basket is more than just food; it’s a symbol of plenty and a heartfelt wish for a sweet and abundant year. Add a jar of honey or a bottle of wine, for an even more luxurious gift.
Honey Jars: A Sweet Classic
Honey is the quintessential Rosh Hashanah gift, symbolising the wish for a sweet year ahead.
A beautifully packaged jar of honey feels timeless yet thoughtful. You can choose artisanal varieties such as wildflower, acacia, or summer blossom honey to add a touch of sophistication. Pair it with a wooden honey dipper for an elegant touch or even bundle it with fresh apples for a ready-to-enjoy treat.
Tip: For a personal twist, choose local honey to support small producers while gifting a product that feels rooted in community.
Round Challah: a Timeless Centrepiece for Holiday Tables
Challah is traditionally braided into a circle for Rosh Hashanah, representing the cycle of the year and continuity of life. A fresh round challah: whether plain or studded with raisins makes a wonderful gift to bring to a host. Pair it with honey butter or preserves for an added flourish.
At Panzer’s you can find beautifully presented Round Challah loaves especially for the holiday. Whether you’re picking one up for your own table or gifting it to friends and family, our challah brings both tradition and sweetness to your New Year celebrations.
Make it even more personal with our Personalised Challah. Choose any letter, number or even a heart-shaped design to make it truly memorable.
Honey Cake: A Slice of Sweet Tradition
No Rosh Hashanah celebration feels complete without our much-loved honey cake. Moist, gently spiced, and rich with golden honey, it’s a classic symbol of hope for a sweet year ahead.
At Panzer’s, our Honey Cake is baked using a four-generation old recipe. This year we are proud to share that it won ONE STAR AT THE 2025 GREAT TASTE AWARDS. Perfect to bring to a host, to share with your family or to add to one of our Rosh Hashanah Gift Hampers.
You can order now on our website, with collection or delivery anywhere in the UK or pop into our store to pick one up in person.
Sharing Sweetness
Rosh Hashanah is more than food or rituals – it is about connection. The act of giving a gift at the Jewish New Year is a beautiful way to share gratitude, love and hope for renewal.
Whether you choose a simple jar of honey, a luxurious hamper or a heartfelt homemade cake, the real gift is the message behind it: May your year be as sweet as this.
As you gather with family and friends this Rosh Hashanah, think not only about what you’ll share at the table, but also how your gifts can carry the joy and sweetness of the holiday into the year ahead.
All our Rosh Hashanah gifts are available to order online for delivery or collection. For nationwide delivery, the last dispatch day will be September 18th, and for London delivery, September 23rd.
L’shanah Tovah Umetukah — Wishing You and Your Loved Ones a Good and Sweet New Year.
