Gifts

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

We don’t need an excuse to pamper ourselves. In these challenging times, treat yourself to beauty gifts that truly matter. Here are some top suggestions.

Yael Shelbia
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

Habitat – Online Pop-Up Shop

Habitat online: The brand’s first pop-up store


Let's make 'Hipstory': Israeli artist depicts world leaders in ways never seen before

Over the years, the project has become an educational tool in schools and institutions and an informational tool among Jewish communities and organizations around the world.

 'Hipstory' is a project by the artist Amit Shimoni

Israel can now be delivered to your home in form of a monthly mystery box

Each month presents a different theme, telling a different story about Israel. Each box also supports small businesses and non-profits through the gifts provided in the monthly subscription.

An example of an IsraeliBox

Jerusalemite finds inspiration to start gift basket business mid-pandemic

When corona hit, this Jerusalem entrepreneur turned lemons into lemonade

EACH BASKET is personalized to include anything from artisanal foods, olive oil, tea and wine to creams and soaps – and even kids books, stuffed animals and dolls.

How International Gifting Culture Changed During the Pandemic


8 Best Valentines Presents for Your Wife ideas


Valentine's Day gifts - Flowers, chocolate & hearts

We don’t have much to celebrate these days, so why not surround ourselves with love?

Max Brenner

Ask Jess: To gift or not to gift

Some timely words on coping with thorny conflicts involving stepchildren


Rosh Hashanah - Gifts for the new Jewish year

Sit back, enjoy the best possible food you can cook, raise your glasses and let us all pray for a good and healthy new year.

Morphy Richards pots

Gift card use soars under the shadow of COVID-19 - new report

What are Americans looking for when they seek a gift card these days?

Rise.ai CEO and founder Yair Miron

Coronavirus takes the life of Alison Schwartz, 29, People magazine staffer

Alison Schwartz set out to find a gift for her best friend’s wedding in 2018, she did it with her trademark creativity and fastidiousness.

Alison Schwartz died of COVID-19 on April 28, 2020