Jewish History

Get closer to the Holy Land and feel the love of the people and the land itself! Imagine the feeling you have when you receive a present you’ve wanted for so long on your birthday. Or when a loved one surprises you with a thoughtful gift that brings love and joy to your heart. These are the feelings and emotions that subscribers to our Israeli gift boxes experience every month when they receive 7-9 unique products infused with the love of the pioneers who produced them. It is this level of closeness to the pioneers and the Holy Land we...

Explore the vibrant tapestry of Gush Etzion, from its historical landmarks to economic initiatives. From this article, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Gush Etzion’s role in shaping Israel’s past, present, and future. The Rebirth and Flourishing Community of Kfar Etzion Kfar Etzion was established in the 1920s but was abandoned during the Arab riots of 1929. It was re-established in the 1940s by a group of Jewish settlers. The settlement was a focal point of conflict during the 1948 war. In May 1948, just before the establishment of the State of Israel, Kfar Etzion fell to Jordanian...

Wherever one treads in the Land of Israel, they are likely to encounter archeological evidence or ancient artifacts attesting to the deep Biblical history going back thousands of years. Discover some of the most iconic sites in the Land of Israel and connect to the stories of the Bible! Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem (Nablus) Located in the mountain range of Samaria is the ancient city of Shechem. This was the first place that our forefather Abraham stopped when he reached the Holy Land in 1737 BCE and where God told him that the Land of Israel would be given to...

One remarkable discovery made in recent times was a Jewish road dating back over 2000 years to the days of Herod. This road connected the major holy sites for Jewish pilgrims in temple times, including Temple Mount, the City of David and the Pool of Siloam. The pilgrims’ road may have been hidden forever had it not been for a burst water pipe in 2004, some distance from the site of the temple. The city’s maintenance workers were accompanied by an archaeologist as they carefully started breaking up the ground to access the pipe. However, the team were soon told...

1. Hebron is the second holiest city after Jerusalem. In the Old Testament, he is mentioned 62 times. According to the Old Testament, Abraham, the founder of the Jewish people, paid 400 shekels of fine silver for the Cave of the Patriarchs, also called the Cave of Machpelah. Hebron is one of the oldest cities in the world, it was here that King David began to reign. 2. The Cave of the Patriarchs, (the Cave of Machpelah) is the oldest building in the world that has been functioning for more than 2000 years. Here the forefathers and foremothers of the...