Send Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Israel — 2026 Guide

Looking to send Rosh Hashanah gifts to Israel from abroad? A Rosh Hashanah gift to Israel is a kosher gift box — honey, dried apple, pomegranate, wine and sweet treats that carry the holiday’s symbolism — delivered to your family, friends or business contacts across the country. Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, so the time to order is now. If you are still comparing sellers, start with our guide on where to buy Israeli gifts online.

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.

When to send Rosh Hashanah gifts to Israel

Send your gift to arrive between September 4 and 10, 2026 — the week before Rosh Hashanah begins on Friday, September 11. Order roughly one to two weeks ahead and allow about 7 business days for delivery.

Plan around Shabbat: there are no deliveries in Israel on Saturday, and the days right before the holiday are the busiest of the year. Diaspora buyers who wait until September often miss the window, so ordering in late June through August is the safest choice.

What goes in a Rosh Hashanah gift basket

The holiday’s symbols guide the box: honey for a sweet year, apples and pomegranates for blessing and abundance, and wine for celebration. Our boxes build on those with boutique Israeli honey, spreads, chocolate, olive oil and wine — each item from a named small producer in the south or north.

Choose by budget — real Rosh Hashanah boxes

Five real boxes, ordered from the most affordable to the most generous:

1. Idan Rosh Hashanah Box — ₪50

An affordable, meaningful starting point: local honey, sweet treats and a New-Year greeting. Ideal when you want to send warmth to a larger list without compromising on a real, Israeli-made gift. View this box.

2. Sweet New Year Box — ₪59

A balanced, sweet selection built around honey and chocolate — the classic ‘sweet new year’ gesture, made from boutique producers rather than supermarket staples. View this box.

3. Eden Box — ₪110

A fuller box that pairs Golan wine with Galilee honey and southern spreads. A popular middle-tier choice for family and for clients you want to impress. View this box.

4. Guy Rosh Hashanah Box — ₪150

A festive box combining Har Odem wine from the Golan with northern honey and a southern spread — abundance from both frontiers in one gift. View this box.

5. Maoz Festive Box — ₪180

A generous, impressive box for the people who matter most: a wider tasting selection from north and south, ready to anchor a holiday table. View this box.

The producers behind the boxes

Moshav Manot Apiary (Western Galilee). Raw Galilee honey from a family apiary that kept working through the Lebanon-border evacuations — a northern producer your gift helps directly.

Har Odem Winery (Golan Heights). A boutique winery high on the Golan, bottling cool-climate wines grown in volcanic soil near the northern border.

Beitan HaBad (Karmei Negev, south). A family olive press in the Negev producing cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil — one of the southern producers at the heart of the project. For more gifts that travel well, see our 7 Israeli gift ideas to send abroad.

Delivery, kosher & customization

Delivery within Israel starts at ₪45 and takes about 7 business days; we ship to homes, offices, hotels and yeshivas nationwide. Every box is kosher under local rabbinate supervision (most products Badatz). You can add a personal greeting card or company branding, and we can split one order across multiple recipients and addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I send Rosh Hashanah gifts to Israel?

Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, September 11. Aim for your gift to arrive between September 4–10, so order about one to two weeks ahead and allow roughly 7 business days for delivery. Note that there are no deliveries in Israel on Shabbat (Saturday).

Are the gift boxes kosher?

Yes. Every box is kosher under local rabbinate supervision, and most products are Badatz. We can match specific kashrut requirements on request.

Can you deliver anywhere in Israel?

Yes. We deliver to homes, offices, hotels and yeshivas across Israel, including harder-to-reach communities in the south and north.

Is there a minimum order?

No — you can order any quantity, from a single box to hundreds for a company or organization.

Can the boxes be customized or branded?

Yes. You can add a personal greeting card or company branding, and adapt the box to your budget, the occasion and any dietary needs.

How to Order

Ready to send Rosh Hashanah gifts to Israel? 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.