Charlie: Gift an Exemplary Idea & A Watch No
Buonasera Charlie,
Firstly, this is quite an interesting Post.
I definitely agree with you, that an exemplary gift is the direction, however, a watch ... No. I would not. Why ? I would prefer to select my own watch or The Vet, Filippo would do the honors ...
However, here are some of my thoughts:
1) A Torah Scroll Door Amulet, that is made of silver, wood or brass or copper which is a talisman of Exemplary Luck for Jewish People ... I had forgotten its name, however, I had seen them on uncountable doors in Manhattan ... The symbolism is quite profound and it is a shared link or bond between you, your son and the Guidance Counsellor.
2) Another item which could be lovely is: A huge thick photographic coffee table book on: Traditional Jewish International Gastronomy or Sefardi Gastronomy of the Eastern Mediterranean.
3) A set of Dvd Travel - Food themed Documentries on Gastronomy in the Ancient Cities in the world of Judisim.
4) A 925 Sterling Silver or 18k Key chain with a symbol that connects Your Son and the Guidance Counsellor and You. He must open the door every day or every evening, and thus, he would remember and can be engraved.
These are my ideas.
Sempre. Ciao.
Margi Cintrano.