(Courtesy of JNF) As Jewish communities around the world prepare to celebrate Chanukah and recall the heroic efforts of the Maccabees, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) has made it easier than ever to find the perfect Chanukah gift while supporting the land and people of Israel through their Online Mitzvah Marketplace: Shop Israeli Goods through the JNF-USA store (jnf.org/store).
Last year, just days after tourism in Israel ceased due to the pandemic, JNF-USA established its Online Mitzvah Marketplace to support Israeli small businesses in Israel’s Negev and Galilee that had traditionally relied on tourist traffic. Through this initiative, American consumers can directly support Israeli small businesses in addition to JNF-USA’s philanthropic investments in Israel.
With dozens of products and experiences to choose from, here are the top 10 Chanukah gift ideas that are sure to bring light into someone’s life this holiday season:
#1 Western Galilee Now Holiday Olive Oil Package
This is an exclusive package only offered through JNF-USA’s Online Mitzvah Market. Each package contains a one-of-a-kind Oil Jug handmade by the ceramic artist Esti Kehati from the Art 192 Gallery in Old Akko. Each package also includes Extra Virgin Olive Oil straight from the Galilee.
#2 Odette Chocolate Boutique
Enjoy handmade chocolates from this specialized chocolate boutique. Check out their Chanukah DIY projects including Menorahs and Dreidels.
#3 Symbolic Jewels: Meran Shavit
Drawing on his inspiration and passion for Israeli coins and their biblical meaning, artist and jeweler Meran Shavit of the Western Galilee creates unique, hand-made rings, pendants and more from historic coins. Meran Shavit is offering a holiday discount of 15% with the code: COUPON15.
#4 Barbara Israel Fine Arts
Shop beautiful, limited-edition prints depicting scenes from Israel.
#5 Kandu Wood N Groove
Musical Instruments: Kandu handmade percussion instruments introduce you to a new world of sound. A full range of drums—for every sound, and everyone from pros to students. This holiday season Kandu is offering 10% off with the discount code: jnf21hnka.
#6 Edna Piorko Art 192 Gallery
Stories are brought to life through clay art by Edna Piorko, whose sculpture is characterized by intense color, naïve motifs and humor. Check out her holiday discounts.
#7 Ayala Moriel Parfums
Shop this beautiful collection of perfumes created by master perfumer Ayala Moriel, who crafts beautiful and inspiring botanical perfumes that are world-renown for their artistry, storytelling, and integrity.
#8 Hedva Klein Products
Hedva Klein collects old books whose pages are yellowing and turns them into artistic jewelry, adding colored paper or wooden beads. She is part of the ART 192 Gallery, a collective of 10 women artists from the Galilee Hedva Klein has made her entire Etsy store 10% off for the holidays.
#9 AV Design Studio
Luxury home products made from recycled Corian. Shop this striking collection of products designed with the added value of environmental protection and proper use of natural resources that goes far beyond just a beautiful appearance.
#10 Aya Natural
Using organic olive oil from the Galilee, artisan Jamal Hamoud carefully creates natural cosmetics without unnatural chemicals. Shop these luscious, organic face creams, moisturizers, and serums.
Exclusive Offer: Enter code ISUPPORTJNF and receive 35% off.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 800.JNF.0099.
