3 min readA Tree in Israel as a Rosh Hashanah Gift
Plant a tree in Israel in someone's honor, add "Shanah Tovah" and a line of your own, and the certificate is emailed within minutes, even on erev Rosh Hashanah. One tree is $18. It also suits the first Rosh Hashanah after a loss, planted in the person's memory.
Why a tree fits the new year
Rosh Hashanah is a time for wishes of a good and sweet year. A tree planted in Israel carries that wish forward, and a certificate is easy to send to people who live far away.
Who to send one to
- Family in another city, when you will not be at their table.
- Clients and colleagues, as a greeting that is not another box of sweets. See kosher corporate gifts.
- A rabbi or teacher, *In Honor Of*, with thanks for the year.
- A family facing the first holidays after a loss, *In Memory Of*. The first Rosh Hashanah without someone is hard; a tree in their name says they are remembered.
What to write
- *Shanah Tovah! Wishing you a good and sweet year.*
- *Shanah Tovah u'Metukah.*
- *Thinking of you this Rosh Hashanah, and remembering him with you.*
Timing
The certificate is emailed, usually within minutes, so it can go out on erev Rosh Hashanah, before the holiday begins. Order before candle lighting.
For the table
For a gift to bring or ship, see kosher Rosh Hashanah gifts.
Trees are planted by our planting partner, the Jewish National Fund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a tree in Israel a good Rosh Hashanah gift?
Yes. It carries a wish for a good year, suits family far away, clients and teachers, and is emailed within minutes. One tree is $18.
Can I send a tree on erev Rosh Hashanah?
Yes. The certificate is emailed usually within minutes, so order before the holiday begins.
What should I write on a Rosh Hashanah tree certificate?
"Shanah Tovah! Wishing you a good and sweet year," or a line of your own.
What can I send for the first Rosh Hashanah after a loss?
A tree planted in Israel in the person's memory, with a short note that you are thinking of the family.
Reviewed with guidance from Jewish mourning traditions across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform practices.
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