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What to gift my orthodox Jewish neighbors for Hanukkah?

I live in a duplex and next door is the sweetest orthodox Jewish family. Since moving in, we’ve grown close and they are just wonderful, kind and generous people. Every day the little kids knock on my door and ask to play with my dog and they’ve now spent hours inside my house chasing the dog and playing. They’ve taught me so much about their religion and are curious smart kids that I now love! I also chat with the mom a lot and enjoy her company. They make the most incredible eggplant garlic dip that they gifted me for my birthday (with a fresh loaf of bread) and because I loved it so much, they now always give me a little container of the dip each time they make it. In addition to sharing their food with us in general. I always say I would love to cook for them but she explained to me that I would have to cook in her kitchen as they have different ovens and cooking items for specific food. I gifted them kosher wine and I bought a ton of kosher candy for the kids so I always have kosher snacks on hand. But because I can’t cook for them it’s hard to fully give back the way I want to!

Long story short – I would love to gift them and each of their children (5 girls, 2 little ones and 3 middle school to college age) something for Hanukkah. I was thinking a nice Flamingo Estate candle for the mom or a kosher cookbook and then stuffies for the little ones and skincare/makeup for the other 3 girls. But that’s as far as I’ve gotten and I’m worried about getting them something they aren’t allowed to use or bring into their home.

Does anyone have recommendations? Is it inappropriate for me to get the husband something (I would feel strange just getting the mom and kids items)? Anything off limits?

Any help is appreciated!

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