Gifts

The ultimate guide to gifting in Israel: How to surprise your loved ones without leaving home

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Yael Shelbia

Gifts you should buy first for yourself, and if you have money left – also for others

US President Donald Trump participates in NORAD Santa tracker phone calls, on Christmas Eve, from the Mar-a-lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 24, 2025.

Trump tells children, 'US military is tracking Santa' at NORAD's Christmas calls event

Maureen Nehedar (see Sunday).

Jerusalem highlights: September 26 – October 2


I hate shopping, but went shopping in Bahrain. I still hate it - opinion

I hate shopping. I hate grocery shopping and clothes shopping; I hate gift shopping and shopping for electronics. I hate shopping in stores and shopping online. 

 A visitor looks at traditional light-shop in local souq at Bab al Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain June 27, 2018.

'Gifts Law' temporarily withdrawn after threat of 'massive opposition'

Israel's coalition retracted its intention to pass the first reading of the "Gifts Law," which enables donations to politicians to cover legal and medical fees.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 13, 2023

Israelis send Mishlochei Manot to Disapora Jews via passengers on Israeli airplanes

With the assistance of flight attendants and the help of the organization's volunteers, these Mishlochei Manot were distributed to El Al and Arkia airline passengers before they boarded the plane.

 Israelis send Mishlochei Manot to Disapora Jews via passengers on Israeli airplanesץ

A diamond on the second date? Big NO-NO: how to match jewelry to every stage of your relationship

Does every piece of jewelry come with its own implications? This guide will help you choose the right piece of jewelry for the right time.

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Valentine's Day: Here is your full guide to buying gold jewelry

So, if your loved one has sensitive skin, a solid gold piece is a better choice than something made primarily of nickel or copper. 

 An employee shows gold bar at the Prioksky Non-Ferrous Metals Plant in Kasimov, Russia February 14, 2017. Picture taken February 14, 2017.

Netanyahu's legal woes: Calls to investigate gifts, PM drivers reinstated

According to the 1979 Public Service Gifts Law, gifts of high value given to public servants become possessions of the state.

 Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu waves as he addresses his supporters at his party headquarters during Israel's general election in Jerusalem, November 2, 2022.

Christmas: The kindness of Israel's Christian Arab strangers

In my book, I will always regard the utterly generous gesture on the part of that threesome from Nazareth as my gift from the Magi.

 Christmas present (Illustrative).

Netanyahu's public corruption trial continues with testimony of limo driver

Netanyahu's limousine driver Yonatan Hasson testified on behalf of the prosecution and is expected to be cross-examined for one additional day.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Having trouble coming up with holiday gifts? Here are some ideas

Rosh Hashanah is the holiday of gifts, especially for those who are being hosted for the holiday and don't want to come empty-handed. So here are some options: some more and some less conventional.

 Woman smells scented candle (Illustrative)

Did Yair Netanyahu sell his dad's stuff online?

Yair Netanyahu, son of opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu, allegedly sold items belonging to his father online

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his son Yair