Gifts That Support Israeli Farmers — South & North, After October 7

A gift that supports Israeli farmers is a box of food and wine bought directly from growers in the Gaza-border south and the northern frontier, where a defined share of every purchase returns to the producers themselves. Unlike a donation, you receive a real, kosher gift — and the farmer keeps their business. If you are weighing your options, our guide on where to buy Israeli gifts that support real producers compares the choices.

Hibuk Otef — The Story Behind Every Gift

Hibuk Otef (“Enveloping Embrace”) is a unique boutique gift initiative that brings together products from the communities of the Gaza Envelope and Israel’s southern and northern frontier, alongside works of art that commemorate the beauty of the region. The project was founded to support local producers, farmers and entrepreneurs who were affected. 60% of revenues go directly to producers from the affected communities, and 10% to ‘Latet’ — the humanitarian aid organization.

A gift, not a donation: how it actually helps farmers

The most direct way to help a farmer who was hit on and after October 7 is to buy what they grow. When you send one of our boxes, the order pays the producer for real product — 60% of revenue goes straight to producers from the affected communities, 10% to ‘Latet’ and 3% to ‘Enosh’. That keeps a vineyard, apiary or olive press operating, rather than offering a one-time handout.

Look for three things in any ‘supportive’ gift: a named producer (not a vague ‘local’ label), a defined community that benefits, and a stated share of revenue. A gift that can’t answer those is a marketing gesture, not real support.

Farmers in the south — the Otef (Gaza Envelope)

Nahal Gerar Winery (Ein HaBesor). A boutique winery on Gaza-border farmland whose vineyards sit in the heart of the Otef — exactly the area targeted on October 7.

Erez Apiary (Kibbutz Erez). One of the veteran apiaries of the Gaza Envelope, producing raw honey at a kibbutz on the border. Its honey anchors several of our holiday boxes.

Farmers in the north — Galilee & Golan

Ayelet HaShachar Honey (Upper Galilee). Honey from a historic Galilee kibbutz near the Lebanese border — part of the region evacuated during the war in the north, a frontier most ‘support Israel’ shops overlook.

Peki’in & Har Odem (Galilee and Golan). Olive products from the Galilee village of Peki’in and cool-climate wine from Har Odem on the Golan round out the northern side of the box. For gifts built to travel, see our 7 Israeli gift ideas to send abroad.

Choose by budget — boxes that support farmers

Four real boxes that put money into growers’ hands, from the most affordable to the most generous:

1. Liraz Token Box — ₪60

A small but real gesture: honey and a sweet treat from named producers. The most affordable way to put money directly into the hands of growers in the south and north. View this box.

2. Northern Pampering Box — ₪85

A Galilee-focused box of honey, spreads and treats from northern producers — many of whom kept working through the evacuations along the Lebanese border. View this box.

3. Ayelet Festive Box — ₪118

A festive box that spans both frontiers: a southern Otef liqueur and artwork alongside Galilee honey — a gift that literally carries the south and the north together. View this box.

4. All the Best from the North — ₪190

The premium northern box: a fuller tasting selection including Golan wine, for when you want the gift itself to make a statement about where it came from. View this box.

Where your money goes (60 / 10 / 3)

Every box carries a transparent split: 60% of revenue to producers from the affected communities in the south and north, 10% to ‘Latet’ (humanitarian aid), and 3% to ‘Enosh’ (mental-health support). Inside each box is a card explaining the project and naming the makers, so the person who receives the gift sees exactly whom it helped.

Sending it for the holidays? See send Rosh Hashanah gifts to Israel for timing and seasonal boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a gift actually support Israeli farmers?

Because the products are bought directly from named growers, and a defined share of revenue returns to them: 60% goes to producers from the affected communities, 10% to the humanitarian organization ‘Latet’, and 3% to ‘Enosh’. It is a purchase that sustains a business, not an anonymous one-off donation.

Which farmers do you support — the south or the north?

Both. We work with producers from the Gaza-border south (the ‘Otef’) and from the northern frontier — the Galilee and Golan — communities affected by the war along the Lebanese border.

Are these real, named producers?

Yes. Examples include Nahal Gerar Winery in Ein HaBesor, the Erez kibbutz apiary in the south, and Ayelet HaShachar honey in the Galilee. Every box names the makers behind it.

Can I send the gift to someone in Israel or abroad?

Both. We deliver across Israel — including harder-to-reach communities — and can ship a taste of Israel abroad to the United States, the UK and beyond.

Are the products kosher?

Yes. Every product is kosher under local rabbinate supervision, and most are Badatz.

How to Order

Want to send a gift that supports Israeli farmers? Order on our website, message us on WhatsApp at 054-2207955, or email us.

Written by Neta Lin Cohen — founder of Hibuk Otef, architect and Bezalel graduate, with 30+ years of experience in culinary gifting.