Guides
Guides for visitors and gift-givers
Practical, carefully checked guides from our shop near the Bahá’í Gardens – on visiting the gardens, the meaning of Bahá’í symbols, the Bahá’í year, and choosing gifts from Israel.
Bahá’í
Bahá’í gifts, symbols & the Bahá’í Gardens
Bahá’í guideVisiting the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa: a practical guideEntrances, free tours, dress code and what to see on the terraces of Mount Carmel – plus where to shop nearby.
Bahá’í guideBahá’í symbols explained: the ringstone, the Greatest Name and the nine-pointed starThe meaning of the ringstone symbol, the Greatest Name, the nine-pointed star and the numbers 9 and 19.
Bahá’í guideBahá’í gift ideas: thoughtful gifts for Bahá’í friends and familyJewelry, keepsakes, books and gifts for children – and a few things to avoid.Bahá’í guideAyyám-i-Há gifts: ideas for the Bahá’í days of givingWhat the intercalary days are, how Bahá’ís celebrate them, and gift ideas for all ages.
Bahá’í guideBahá’í holy days: the year’s celebrations and gift-giving occasionsNaw-Rúz, Ridván, the Twin Holy Birthdays and the rest of the Bahá’í year, with gift tips.
Bahá’í guideWhat to bring home from Bahá’í pilgrimageGifts for family, friends and your whole community – and how to fit shopping into a full programme.Israel
Israeli gifts & Judaica
Israel guideWhat to buy in Israel: Israeli gift and souvenir ideasHamsas, Judaica, Jerusalem keepsakes, food gifts and more – with packing tips.
Israel guideJudaica gifts explained: menorah, Kiddush cup, mezuzah and moreMenorah or hanukkiah? What is a Kiddush cup for? A plain-English guide to Jewish gifts.Shop in person
Every item here is in our Haifa shop
We sell in store at Hertzel 5, Hadar – a short walk from the Bahá’í Gardens. Come and see the pieces in person, try on rings, and pay in shekels.