Israel Favorites: Where to Shop!

Every time we go on a trip, we are bound to buy something, yes? Going to Israel was no different. I went with certain items in mind, and I left with other things I hadn't even thought of! 

Shkalim Fashions: We were recommended this shop as some friends in our group, who have been going for many years, had high praise for Uri. This guy is amazing! He is friendly, loves to make friends with his customers and goes beyond your average service to make people happy. We bought a shirt and jacket for my husband, as well as a jacket for me. When I had begun the packing process and checked the weather in Israel, it was saying it would be around 60 degrees. I packed for cooler weather, but didn't think I'd need a heavy coat or more than my sweater. I was incredibly wrong! So getting an IDF fleece jacket from Uri's shop was tremendously helpful to me. I wore it every day for the rest of the trip. His shop was within walking distance of the Dan Boutique where we were staying, just down Ben-Yehuda Street in Jerusalem, Israel. If you take a trip to Israel, you MUST stop in and see him. He has a wide variety of clothing, not just your average tourist-type clothing. Each time we stopped in, people were coming and going, always with a smile. I've included a website link for his shop. There are many things missing from the online store that he had in the shop. From Harley Davidson shirts, to funny sayings. One that I hope to get next is the Sababa shirt. It was something that our tour guide, Shraga, kept saying. My husband has the IDF Softshell Jacket. I have the IDF Fleece Jacket. Amazingly good quality. My husband also got the Jerusalem Coordinates T-shirt from there. That one is super soft and comfortable.

The Garden Tomb: At the end of the trip, we made a stop here. Sobering, yet joyful at the same time. The shop here had so many amazing things. They sell more of these olive wood communion cups that we had gotten as a part of taking our communion in the garden and little carved pendants.

This is where I also found a cross for my mother. It was carved from olive wood and each end reminded me of the fleur-de-lis shape.

My husband purchased this model to set up in our home. I could have stayed and shopped more, but we were getting low on our spending money and had to get back on the road. This is another place that I highly recommend. Especially for gifts to take home to family and friends.

Genesis Land: We had a wonderful lunch here, after riding a camel. Once all that fun was over, we were allowed some time to shop. They have a beautiful little shop there that focuses on local artists and products. This is where I purchased some date honey. I had no idea it was such a thing! They also gave me a recipe to make the date honey chicken that we had had for lunch. It was delicious and I have since made some back home! My husband and I are planning to order more later on from them. As well as perhaps more za'atar spice. We LOVE using it in our cooking here!