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Gift Baskets to Israel

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Learn most important Israel holidays: holiday traditions of gift giving in Israel

Gift Basket Delivery to Israel

Israel is a Middle Eastern country nestled on the Mediterranean Sea! From sacred sites in Jerusalem to the financial hub that is Tel Aviv, Israel is full of beautiful wonders to explore. The people of Israel work hard to preserve traditions and pass down important cultural observances. You’ll find the people of Israel are full of respect, loyalty, and devotion to faith and family.

If you are thinking about sending a gift to Israel and are just not sure what to do, below you’ll find the major highlights of gifting culture to Israel. Everything from major holidays to the best gifts to send to friends, loved ones, and business partners. Our customer service team is happy to help you select the perfect gift if you’d rather have personal interaction instead of reading an article. But if you’re the independent type keep on reading! We’ve done all the research on everything you need to know about sending gifts to Israel, so you don’t have to!

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Saturday: delivery is NOT available.
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06:08 AM (Mar 19)
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When Should I Send Gifts to Israel?

Sending gifts to your loved ones and friends in Israel needs no excuse. A just-because gift is a welcome surprise for those you are close to. When it comes to building new relationships or impressing business partners, it can help to know what holidays they celebrate. A well-timed gift to enhance a holiday can make your thoughtful gesture mean even more to anyone. Below you’ll find a list of some of the most popular holidays celebrated in Israel.
 

Holidays Celebrated In Israel

  • Jewish Holidays in Israel

Unique Holiday Traditions in Israel

You can find different holidays and festivals being celebrated in Israel year-round. Many of the most popular holiday celebrations last for days. Below you’ll find a brief glimpse into four of Israel’s most largely celebrated holidays.
 

  • Rosh Hashanah — Also known as The Jewish New Year. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah translates to “head of the year”. This is a day to reflect on one’s past and judge how you can do better in the future. Rosh Hashanah lasts 2 days and starts on the first day of Tishrei, or typically in September-October for the Gregorian Calendar. In Israel, they celebrate by eating apples dipped in honey, which is meant to be a symbol of hope for a sweet new year.
     
  • Hanukkah — A holiday that celebrates the miracle of a pot of oil lasting for 8 days instead of one, it makes sense that the very symbolism-driven people would celebrate with foods prepared in oil! That’s right! You might not expect this to be a time to find foods like latkes, or Israeli jelly donuts, but that’s exactly what you’ll get in Israel. So, when you are preparing a gift for Hanukkah, be sure to include a fine bottle of olive oil or something similar to give a polite nod to the holiday’s origins.
     
  • Purim — You might not think it, but Purim is actually a very creative time in Israel. Children start celebrating a bit early with daily dress-up themes! Massive street parties are held that last well into the night, with children and adults dressed in costume and enjoying food, friends, and fun.
     
  • Shavuot — The holiday at the end of Passover is full of something you might find odd, dairy! That’s right, as part of the celebration rich meals are prepared that are heavy with milk and cheese. So, if you’re sending a gift to a friend in Israel during this time we recommend you go for decadent cheesecakes, bold chocolates, rich cheeses, and other dairy-heavy gift sets.
     

What You Need to Know About Celebrating Birthdays in Israel

Birthdays in Israel are a time for fun, love, and family! Children celebrating their birthdays can be found wearing a crown made of leaves or flowers and sitting in a decorated chair. You may not know that 13 is one of the most important birthdays in Israel. This is when they celebrate their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, after which by Jewish law they are treated as adults. Those turning 13 spend months preparing for this birthday and in turn, it is expected that you will give your most lavish gifts to prepare them for adulthood. This is really the time when you can go overboard. As we’ve mentioned, Israeli people love to be lavish and decadent, and we can’t think of a better time to do that than birthdays!

Make sure you are mindful of what the birthday person wants. Gifts of sweets, decadent gourmet treats, or something more practical like a watch all make perfect birthday gifts! Just make sure you absolutely get the gift on time or early!
 

Business Gift Etiquette in Israel

Sending business gifts to Israel is a tricky affair. Since people are known to get out of hand with their giving, a lot of businesses don’t allow personal gifts in the office, as they don’t want anyone feeling awkward or obligated to return the favor. Instead, they encourage promotional gifts like pens, desk items, flash drives, etc. Basically, we encourage you to remember that office gifts should be office appropriate.

If you want to send a personalized gift, try arranging a gourmet gift for the whole office to share (who doesn’t love an office party?!). Or alternatively, you can send the gift directly to their home if they are a close friend or extreme VIP.
 

What Are the Best Romantic Gifts to Send to Israel?

The rules for celebrating love in Israel are easy; make sure your partner is happy. That said, you might get some extra brownie points for knowing about Tu B’Av. Think of it as Valentine’s Day but unique to Israel. Showering your love with presents on this day is sure to earn you a lot of appreciation! But what is a good gift for the person you love most in the world?

We recommend, as we always do, that you cater your romantic gifts to the person in question. Do they like flowers? Send them a bouquet! How about chocolate? Grab an assortment! Make sure you send as many gifts just to see them smile as you do for holidays, their birthday, and of course your anniversary. Making sure to spoil them consistently is key to a long-lasting love life.
 

What Are the Most Popular Gifts to Send to Israel?

The most popular gifts to send to Israel are fruits! Dates and apples are particularly popular in this region as they have a lot of symbolism for various Hebrew holidays. Second to that, for obvious reasons are kosher baskets. These gourmet treats are delicious and make for a wonderful gift no matter the reason.
 

How to Write the Address for Delivery to Israel

Learning how to write the address for delivering a gift to Israel is easy. However, the format may be a little bit of an adjustment. The biggest difference from many other countries is how to write an apartment number. You should note that if you see numbers written like this: 135/5, the number following the forward slash is the apartment number. The format of a written address to Israel is as follows:

  • Recipient Name
  • Building name or business information (if applicable)
  • Street number / apartment number (if applicable) and street name
  • Sub-locality (If applicable)
  • Postal code and city
  • Country
     

So a complete home address in Israel would look something like:

Amira Levy
4356 Jaffa Street
9414219 Jerusalem
ISRAEL


Other Gift-Giving Etiquette You Should Be Aware Of:

  • Israelis tend to overdo it with their gifts. So make sure if you’re sending something, you send a little extra to impress. Who doesn’t love a little extra with their gift?
  • If you are ever invited into a home in Israel be sure to bring a welcome gift; small chocolates or flowers are perfect. If you know there are kids at home, go the extra mile and give them a small wrapped present as well.
  • Make sure you know if they are orthodox. For instance, an Orthodox Jew will need a kosher gift basket. When in doubt, go kosher to be safe.
  • Gifts with symbolism are huge, and both personal and religious symbolism are big bonus points with whatever you send.
  • If you’re sending a holiday gift, make sure it is specific to the holiday they are celebrating.
  • When accepting a gift, always receive with your right hand and not with the left. You can also use both hands.
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