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Judaica & Jewish gifts

Seven-branch menorahs and Hanukkah hanukkiot, hamsas, Kiddush cups, Shabbat candle holders, Jerusalem pieces and klezmer musician figurines – classic Jewish gifts from Israel, from the window of our shop on Hertzel Street, Haifa.

Judaica: all items

Silver-tone pendant shaped like the map of Israel in black enamel with a cut-out Star of David, on a cable chain

Israel Map Pendant with Star of David

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Silver-tone hamsa pendant fully set with small clear crystals

Crystal Pavé Hamsa Pendant

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Small silver-tone hamsa pendant set with clear crystals and a Star of David across the palm

Hamsa Pendant with Star of David

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Wooden key holder spelling JERUSALEM in stone chips above the Old City skyline, with four hooks and an oval Blessing for the Home plaque

Jerusalem Key Holder with Home Blessing

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Wooden hamsa with an eye and an Old City scene filled with coloured stone chips, and a Blessing for the Home plaque

Hamsa Home Blessing with Eye

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Wooden hamsa with the Old City and a windmill in coloured stone chips, labels Prosperity, Health, Love, Life, Success, Happiness, Luck, and a Blessing for the Home plaque

Hamsa Home Blessing – Prosperity, Health, Love

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Wooden hamsa with a Blessing for the Home panel, a silver fish and a twelve-stone Hoshen grid labelled with the Hebrew names of the tribes

Twelve Tribes Hoshen Hamsa

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Ornate wooden hamsa with a blue evil eye and coloured stone-chip inlay around a printed Hebrew business blessing

Hebrew Business Blessing Hamsa (Birkat HaEsek)

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Wooden hamsa with a Tree of Life inlaid with coloured stone chips, branches labelled with wishes and a Russian-language blessing plaque

Tree of Life Hamsa

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Wooden Star of David with the Old City of Jerusalem in coloured stone chips and an English Blessing for the Home plaque

Star of David Jerusalem Home Blessing

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Wooden hamsa with a gold-tone Hebrew blessing disc, a menorah, a golden key, a Blessing for the Home plaque and JERUSALEM at the base

Hamsa Home Blessing with Menorah and Key

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Wooden hamsa with the Western Wall and Old City in coloured stone chips, Hebrew blessing words and a Hebrew Birkat HaBayit plaque

Hebrew Home Blessing Hamsa (Birkat HaBayit)

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Silver-tone standing hamsa in relief with the Old City of Jerusalem, gold-tone domes and a dove of peace, on a black base

Silver Jerusalem Hamsa with Dove

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Two enamel hamsa plaques, one gold-tone with grapes, pomegranate and the Seven Species, one silver-tone with the Old City, each with a turquoise centre and Jerusalem

Seven Species and Jerusalem Hamsa Plaques

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Framed 3D relief panorama of the Old City of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock, walls and olive trees, in colour on silver tone

Jerusalem Panorama 3D Silver Picture

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Silver-tone sculpture of two hands holding the Old City of Jerusalem with twelve coloured Hoshen stones, on a black base

Jerusalem in Hands Sculpture with Hoshen Stones

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Silver-tone figurine of a man in a hat blowing a gold-tone shofar, on a round textured base and black plinth

Shofar Blower Figurine

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Four silver-tone klezmer musician figurines with gold-tone hats and long legs sitting on a shelf edge, playing tuba, violin, clarinet and accordion

Klezmer Musician Shelf-Sitters

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Enamelled King David’s lyre in turquoise and gold tone with the Old City, a twelve-stone Hoshen grid and JERUSALEM

King David’s Lyre with Hoshen Stones

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Silver-tone hamsa with the Old City and a twelve-stone Hoshen grid on a gold-tone ball and black base

Silver Hoshen Hamsa on Stand

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Judaica from our shop window

Judaica means the objects of Jewish life and ritual – the lamps, cups and candle holders used on Shabbat and festivals – and the decorative pieces that celebrate Jewish tradition. Our window on Hertzel Street is full of them, most in polished silver and gold tones: Temple menorahs, Hanukkah lamps, hamsas, Kiddush cups, Shabbat candle holders, home blessings, models of Jerusalem’s Old City and a band of klezmer musicians.

Armant’s shop window in Haifa with menorahs, hamsas, a model of Jerusalem and silver musician figurines
Our shop window on Hertzel Street, Hadar HaCarmel.

Menorah or hanukkiah?

The seven-branch menorah is the ancient symbol of the Temple and of the State of Israel, and makes a striking decorative gift. If you need a lamp for the festival of Hanukkah, you want a hanukkiah, with nine branches – one for each of the eight nights plus the shamash used to light the others. We usually have both; our Judaica guide explains the difference in more detail.

For the Shabbat table

Shabbat begins on Friday evening with the lighting of two candles and a blessing over wine in a Kiddush cup. Candle holders and Kiddush cups are among the most meaningful gifts for a Jewish home – for a wedding, a housewarming or a bar or bat mitzvah. Ask in the shop to see what we have on the shelf today.

Hamsas and home blessings

The hamsa is shared by Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities across the region and is one of the most popular gifts from Israel – a wish for protection and good luck. A Birkat HaBayit (home blessing) plaque is a traditional housewarming gift, and the business blessing is given when a shop or office opens.

Klezmer and musician figurines

Silver-tone figurines of Jewish musicians – the fiddler, the horn player and the rest of the band – are a long-standing favourite among Israeli souvenirs. Our klezmer shelf-sitters sit on the edge of a shelf – come in to see the whole band.

Questions

Judaica: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a menorah and a hanukkiah?

A menorah has seven branches and recalls the lampstand of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem; it is also the emblem of the State of Israel. A hanukkiah has nine branches – eight for the nights of Hanukkah plus a helper candle (the shamash) – and is lit during the festival.

What is a hamsa?

A palm-shaped amulet – the name comes from the Hebrew and Arabic words for “five” – popular across the Middle East and North Africa. It is hung at the entrance of a home or given as a wish for protection and good luck.

Is it appropriate to give Judaica to someone who is not Jewish?

Yes – many Judaica pieces, like hamsas, Jerusalem candle holders and musician figurines, are enjoyed as decorative gifts from Israel by people of every background. For ritual items such as a mezuzah scroll, it is best to buy for someone who will use it.

Do you sell Judaica in Haifa?

Yes. Our shop on Hertzel Street in Hadar HaCarmel stocks menorahs and hanukkiot, hamsas, Kiddush cups, Shabbat candle holders, Jerusalem pieces and klezmer figurines.

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Related guides

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.Israel guideWhat to buy in Israel: Israeli gift and souvenir ideasHamsas, Judaica, Jerusalem keepsakes, food gifts and more – with packing tips.
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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.

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