Top 10 Holiday Hostess Gifts from Israel for Hanukkah & Winter
Hanukkah 2023 starts very soon, at sundown on Thursday, December 7 - which means it's time for Hanukkah parties, festive meals, and get-togethers with family and friends!
Make sure you don't come empty-handed, and show your appreciation to your hosts and friends with a scrumptious holiday food gift basket from Israel, some tasty kosher wine, or a beautiful home gift.
Whether you’re organizing your own get-together or looking for the perfect gift for your host, these are the top 10 finds from Israel you need this holiday season!
1. Holy Land Hanukkah Gift Basket
This holiday gift set from Israeli family business Yoffi is loaded with a huge array of items that will impress your hosts and everyone at the table. There are more than enough kosher Israeli goodies for each night of Hanukkah, with chocolate treats, spices, tahini, wine, honey with a special wand, and olive oil for that special Hanukkah symbolism.
Everything in this Hanukkah gift set is kosher and made in Israel, with each gift box lovingly packed by Israelis with special needs.
2. Yair Emanuel Birds and Pomegranates Bowl
Whether your hostess will use it for serving Hanukkah treats or as a beautiful piece of art in its own right, she'll love Yair Emanuel's expertly crafted and festive laser-cut bowl. It features an intricate nature motif made up of birds and pomegranates, the most traditional Jewish fruit that's also indigenous to the Land of Israel as one of the Biblical Seven Species.
3. Shalva Tea Sampler Gift Box
Bring out the aromas of Israel with this set of herbal teas from the Holy Land! These will be a splash at any get-together, and can be enjoyed for weeks afterwards. No strainer on hand for loose teas? - No problem, since this box set comes with one. There are six types of diverse and unique herbal blends, so if you don't know your hostess' exact favorite, or want to explore new flavors with everyone together, this will make a great gift.
All these herbal infusions are kosher l'mehadrin, vegan, and caffeine-free, so they can be enjoyed by everyone.
4. Jordana Klein Home Blessing Glassy Cube
Coming from Jerusalemite artist Jordana Klein, famous for combining traditional Jewish themes with bold colors and modern designs, is this home blessing ornamental glass cube. It features a traditional Hebrew home blessing set against a multicolored abstract square design, and is available in a choice of sizes. This handmade piece straight from Israel is sure to be an unforgettable gift this holiday season!
5. Dorit Judaica Wall Hanging Home Blessing
Birkat habayit, or 'blessing of the home', is a wish in Hebrew for a home to be graced with love, blessing, plenty, livelihood, joy, and peace. And what hostess doesn't want that for her home? This stainless steel artwork from Dorit Judaica contains a traditional home blessing text in Hebrew along with the words "birkat habayit" on the right side. The design for this piece of wall art blends tradition and modern style, making for a great gift to anyone moving into a new home or getting ready to host.
6. Natural Semi-Dry Pomegranate Wine
Get a bottle - or two or more with our 'buy more save more' discount - of this semi-dry pomegranate wine made in Israel and wow your hosts! Pomegranate wine is a unique product of the Land of Israel, rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants with an unbeatably delicious taste. If you bring this along to a Hanukkah meal, you won't have any left over!
This wine is produced in a traditional cottage industry fashion in the Golan Heights and is kosher under the supervision of the Mateh Asher Region Rabbinate.
7. Gold-Plated "Peace In The Home" Seven Species Wall Hanging
Help your hosts adorn their home with both style and Jewish tradition, with this floating gold-plated home blessing wall hanging! Made by acclaimed Israeli artist Dorit Judaica and set against a stone-like background, this marvelous piece features different Biblical verses about peace in the home, along with artwork of some of the Seven Species of Israel. Give your hosts a meaningful wish for peace and a gift they'll treasure for years to come!
8. View of Jerusalem Print on Canvas
Bring a touch of Jerusalem into your Hanukkah 2023 celebrations with some traditional Israeli art! This beautiful canvas print features a mock painting of the Old City of Jerusalem, the site of the Hanukkah miracle and our Biblical Jewish homeland. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your or your gift recipient's taste, and connect this holiday season to the Land of Israel like never before.
9. Wall Hanging Hamsa Clock with Jerusalem Motif
This gorgeous metal wall hanging combines multiple motifs from Jewish tradition: inside its silver-plated, Hamsa-shaped clock are stunning depictions of the Old City of Jerusalem. The top and bottom feature additional ornamentation and the word "Jerusalem" spelled out in English. Made right in Israel, this exceptional clock will make for an eye-catching holiday decoration in any home, and will show your gift recipient how much you appreciate them.
10. Dorit Judaica Colored 11 Blessings Wall Hanging
A home is a place that should be full of blessing, and this colorful wall hanging by religious Israeli designer Dorit Judaica will show your hosts everything you wish for their home. The unique design contains 11 different expressions of blessing in a majestic Hebrew script: bracha, simcha, shefa, mazal, nachat, shalom, parnassah, briyut, osher, hatzlacha and ahava - blessing, happiness, abundance, luck, pride, peace, livelihood, health, wealth, success and love. Sleek and modern yet meaningful, it's sure to brighten any room!
