What are the best gifts to give someone from Israel?
Do you know that feeling when you’re searching for the perfect Israeli gift, whether you’re looking to bring something home from your latest trip or to order something unique from the Holy Land? The opportunities to buy a gift from Israel are unlimited and include bringing something home from a visit to Israel, a gift for the holidays, business meetings related to Israel, donor gifts, organizations that are connected to Israel, and so much more.
What are the best Israeli gifts?
We’ve rounded up our favorite categories and gift ideas to make things easier for you.
Food
How can we talk about Israeli gifts without speaking about Israeli food? Israeli food has become increasingly popular in recent years throughout the world and for good reason. With such fresh and unique products, people worldwide love receiving Israeli food products to use in their home kitchens, in an effort to make the most authentic Israeli food possible. Israeli food comes from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, telling the authentic story of the Israeli melting pot.
Beauty products
Israel is not only gorgeous, but home to a wide range of natural resources and foods that have become the basis for our market of wonderful beauty products. From Dead Sea salts and mud to olive oil based soaps, Israel’s beauty products tell the story of our wonderful nature, and make you look and feel great!
Israeli art
One of the most popular gifts from Israel is Israeli art. Today, Israeli art spans a large range of styles and types, including of course, a wide range of Judaica. From small Judaica pieces such as mezuzahs or candle sticks, to larger menorahs, paintings and wall art, there is Israeli art that is suitable for all styles and all budgets.
Do you want to buy a gift from Israel?
Shalom, I’m Maya, a native Israeli (aka sabra) and the founder of Israelibox.
IsraeliBox is a subscription box that brings Israel closer to you than ever.
I started Israelibox to give you the chance to experience Israel like Israelis do.
Join me in supporting Israel in a unique way while enjoying the great products our small businesses have to offer.
Israel’s most symbolic & authentic items
While the list of best Israeli gifts is seemingly never-ending, I’ve rounded up some of my top ideas and Israeli treats.
- Olive oil – Israeli is known for its top of the line olive oil, coming from the olive trees lining the roads of the country. As a well known product that is used throughout the world, anyone who likes to cook will love receiving a bottle of olive oil (and also olives themselves!) from a small Israeli business.
- Halva – Oh, Halva… I don’t know almost any visitors to Israel that don’t stock up on a stash of halva and take it home with them. If you don’t know halva, it’s a sweet sesame based treat in a wide variety of flavors (nuts, chocolate, or just plain!) that is a perfect snack, addition to your Israeli breakfast, topping for ice cream, and more!
- Honey – We can’t speak about gifts from the land of milk and honey without adding honey to our list! Not only is Israeli honey delicious, it’s super healthy and brings with it the story of the land of Israel that Israelis have been working on for generations.
- Dates and silan – A wide range of dates are grown in Israel which can be sent as a wonderful gift throughout the world. From dates, Israelis make silan, a great alternative to honey or maple syrup, adding a sweet Israeli touch to any dish.
Check out our blog for great recipes featuring dates and silan!
- Hamsa/Evil eye – Did you know that the Middle Eastern symbol Hamsa protect against the evil eye? Hamsas can be used to decorate homes, as jewelry, and more. Traditionally blue, Israeli artists today have taken hamsas in new directions, adding artistic twists and new interpretations.
- Rimon artwork – One of the most famous symbols of Israel today is the rimon (pomegranate). While it’s possible to send an actual rimon to someone, it’s much more fun to send rimon artwork. From beautiful decorative pieces, to toothpick holders, Judaica and more, you can find a wide range of Israeli art today featuring this famous symbol.
- Hebrew language artwork – Do we have anything more special than our own language that dates back to the biblical age? As Israelis we are proud of our language and there is a wide range of great Israeli gifts featuring Hebrew letters, sayings and words. Artwork, coasters, jewelry, paintings, Judaica, mugs, and even foods are just some of the options displaying our special language that are all great gifts.
- Dead Sea mud and soap– I personally believe that every person in the world must visit the Dead Sea at least once in their lives. There’s something so powerful about the lowest place on Earth. Whether you’re visiting the Dead Sea yourself or looking for a truly Israeli gift, Dead Sea muds or soaps are the way to go. With healing properties unique to the area, everyone I know loves getting a soap or mask from the area.
How can you buy presents from Israel?
There are multiple ways to buy presents from Israel. The first, and maybe most obvious, is to come visit 🙂
But, that’s not always an option.
The next way is to look for and order straight from the small businesses that create these wonderful products. Some have English websites and send to international locations, while others don’t.
Here at Israelibox, we’ve made purchasing gifts from Israel easier than ever. Sent straight from Israel (with tracking so that you can see your box making its way!), Israelibox offers a wide range of gift boxes made with the top products from Israel’s small businesses and non-profits.
Choose one of our curated boxes (each with its own unique theme) or make your own DIY box and handpick the products that you’re interested in sending.
Looking to buy gifts for your company, organization or for clients?
Reach out and we’d be happy to help you build your ideal box.
Do you want to buy a gift from Israel?
Shalom, I’m Maya, a native Israeli (aka sabra) and the founder of Israelibox.
IsraeliBox is a subscription box that brings Israel closer to you than ever.
I started Israelibox to give you the chance to experience Israel like Israelis do.
Join me in supporting Israel in a unique way while enjoying the great products our small businesses have to offer.
