Tikkun olam, repairing the world, made in someone's name.
Tzedakah, giving to those in need, and tikkun olam, repairing the world, are core Jewish values, not optional extras. A donation to a cause the recipient cares about, made in their name, turns a gift into an act of the values the occasion is meant to celebrate. It is a deeply Jewish way to mark almost any milestone.
It works beautifully for the person who has everything and needs nothing, and it scales to any budget and any relationship. The gift is not the dollar amount so much as the gesture: you honored them by doing good in their name.
Always include a note explaining why you chose that particular cause, the connection you drew between the person and the work makes the gift personal. That short paragraph is what turns a receipt into a real present.
A wedding couple, a bar or bat mitzvah building the habit of giving, or anyone who values doing good over getting stuff. Perfect for the person who wants nothing.
Any reputable charity or Jewish federation, made as a tribute or honor gift. Pair it with a handwritten note explaining your choice.