Israel’s diamonds and jewelry are very famous, and the price is relatively cheap. Various Jewish candle holders, various styles of gold and silver products, and wood handicrafts made of olive trees.
There are also some other items, exquisite blue and white Armenian porcelain, Jerusalem handicrafts, silver wine sets and lunch boxes, as well as beautifully bound Bibles, scripture boxes, Holy Land atlases, etc.
In addition, skin care products, shampoo, bath salts, etc. produced in the Dead Sea area are also good choices to take home and send to friends. And Israeli wine is good.
What gifts do Israelis like?
Israelis’ preferences are closely related to their cultural background. Here are some suggestions when giving gifts:
Judaism-related gifts: Judaism is the state religion of Israel, and giving gifts related to Judaism will be liked by them. For example, prayer towels (Tefillin), scriptures (Megillah), rabbinical instruments, etc.
Israel-specific gifts: Gifts with Israeli characteristics, such as Dead Sea mud skin care products, Israeli-specific ceramics, Jewish-style paintings, etc., are all gifts that are deeply loved by Israelis.
Food: Israel’s cuisine is world-famous, such as Israel’s unique salad dressing (Hummus), hummus (BabaGanoush), etc. You can buy some high-quality Israeli specialty food as a gift.
Books: Israelis have a special love for books, especially books on Jewish culture and philosophy. Giving a classic Jewish book, such as the Talmud, the works of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, etc., will make them very happy.
Art: There are many outstanding artists in Israel whose works are loved all over the world. You can consider buying a painting or sculpture by an Israeli artist as a gift.
Hand-made gifts: Handmade gifts full of heart, such as hand-painted cards, handicrafts, etc., are also popular gifts for Israelis.
In conclusion, when choosing a gift, understanding the interests and needs of the other party, combined with the cultural characteristics of Israel, will make the gift more meaningful and valuable.
