The Three Week: Spiritual Renovations

Throughout our lives it is a series of beginnings and endings, this is the way it has always been. On the Jewish calendar we are in a period called “The Three Weeks”. In the midst of the sunshine and enjoyment of summer, it is a time of great mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and the exile of Jews from Israel.

Happy Passover!

The season of Freedom is upon us. We wish everyone a happy and peaceful Passover.This Passover let us pray that those who are enslaved will soon be free. May all of us feel the warmth of basking in freedom’s light. For interesting information about Passover her you can

Yom HaShoah

HaShoah means “The Catastrophe” and is the Hebrew word for the Holocaust. This year Yom HaShoah commences at sundown on April 15th. It is a national day of mourning in Israel. Please join all of Israel in remembering the Holocaust and its victims and in saying "Never Forget". Read our special Yom HaShoah message...

Passover Approaches!

Having a Passover Seder is exciting and daunting at the same time. Whether a small Seder with just your immediate family, a large Seder with extended family and friends or you are organizing a huge community Seder, have what you need!

B.I.G. Buy Israel Goods

One of the most important tools we have against anti-Semitism is to support Israel. There are many ways to do this, but possibly the most effective is "B.I.G." -- Buy Israeli Goods. At JesusBoat.com we want to encourage you to support Israel by offering a coupon for 10% off any purchase. To find out how click here to

Celebrate Tu B'Shevat!

Tu B’Shevat is the “New Year for Trees.” JesusBoat.com is partnered with the Jewish National Fund to give you the opportunity to Plant-a-Tree in Israel. Additionally, we have a limited time offer for delicious Galilee Dates. These products are for two weeks only so order now!

Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah is the story of sacrifice and bravery, the story of destruction and renewal, a grand story of two miracles. There are many beautiful traditions on Hanukkah including the Hanukkah Menorah, the Dreidel, all the delicious foods, and of course the spiritual aspects. Check out our Hanukkah newsletter...

Something Special for All!

No matter how you celebrate, ordering your Holy Land gifts are great for giving your loved ones a token of your appreciation and love. This year we present out first ever Holy Land Gift Guide. These are some of our best selling items that will surely be hits with your family and friends. For gift ideas for the men, women kids, even the culinary enthusiast so hard to shop for just click here and

Low Stress Shopping!

The High Holiday Season in Israel has drawn to a close. But the winter holiday season is just gearing up! No matter how you celebrate, ordering your Holy Land gifts now will alleviate all the stress that comes from last minute shopping. We are excited to offer three new Hanukkah Menorahs this season. And as always we have beautiful Holy Land Olive Wood ornaments and Nativities. If you want to know more about holidays in Israel here you can

Happy Sukkot!

Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, commemorates the 40-years the Israelites spent in the desert after the Exodus. In this time they did not have a permanent homes and lived in "booths". Today to honor this time we build a sukkah and dwell in it for a week. Sukkot also is an agricultural festival honoring the autumn harvest. To learn about Sukkot you can

A Peaceful Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is a day of prayer and deep introspection. On this day the Book of Life is sealed for another year. We wish you a day of peace and meaningfulness. If you want to learn about Yom Kippur you can.

Rosh HaShannah 5775!

The Jewish New Year, called Rosh HaShannah in Hebrew, is observed for two days beginning on the Jewish date of Tishrei 1st. At Rosh HaShannah we focus on the special relationship between G-d and humanity when we reaffirm and proclaim that God is King of the Universe. May we be inscribed in the Book of Life for a year of health and peace.

The Flavor of Eretz Israel

To honor the bounty of the Holy Land, we are currently featuring food products grown and manufactured in Eretz Israel! The flavor of Israel means Galilee Olive Oil, Jordan Valley Honey and Date Honey, Elite coffee from Tzfat, Witzozki Teas from Tel Aviv, gourmet Dead Sea Salt and Israel wines. This coming New Year will bring a Shmita year... a Biblically mandated time where the land lays fallow.

The Month Elul

The Jewish month of Elul is the period of preparation for the High Holidays. This preparation is necessary as the Jewish New Year brings many obligations, one of the most important is introspection and repentance. JesusBoat.com has two specials offering free shofars to help you prepare for the coming Holidays. To learn about Elul and the specials, here you can

Stand with Israel

Wear Israel with pride! Now is the time to demonstrate your support of Israel and the freedom and democracy she stands for. We ask you pray for the members of the IDF. Our recent newsletter tries to express our feelings right now, please click here to

The Lone Soldiers of Israel

Israel’s Lone Soldiers are those whose families live abroad and chose to leave their countries of origin to serve the State of Israel. These soldiers willingly accept the responsibility of defending Israel, their adopted home, in the name of Jews worldwide. Over 17% of all Lone Soldiers choose to serve in combat positions, enduring grueling training, exercises, missions and operations, all to ensure Israel’s safety.

5775 Calendars are here!

Fun in the Israel Sun!

Shavuot - Giving Our Torah

Passover is coming!

On the first night of Passover a very special ceremony with an accompanying meal is held called the Passover Seder. We have Seder Plates, Matzah Plates and Covers, Kiddush Cups, Kosher Wine and more. Want to know more about the items needed for the Seder?

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

It is Tu b’Av -- a day of romance. It is celebrated much like Valentine’s Day in other parts of the world where tokens of love are given and proposals are made. It is wonderful to have a day of love and focus on all that is good in the world. For more about the historical aspects of Tu b‘Av you can

Pray for Jerusalem

Happy Birthday Israel!

Consider Lag b'Omer

Yom HaShoah

HaShoah means “The Catastrophe” and is the Hebrew word for the Holocaust. This year Yom HaShoah commences at sundown on April 27th. It is a national day of mourning in Israel.

Mimouna

At Passover we gather with our friends and family to celebrate the freedom of the ancient Israelites, at this time let us also pray for those who do not have freedom, that they be freed from bondage into freedom’s brilliant light. JesusBoat.com wishes you a blessed Passover.

Happy Passover!

At Passover we gather with our friends and family to celebrate the freedom of the ancient Israelites, at this time let us also pray for those who do not have freedom, that they be freed from bondage into freedom’s brilliant light. JesusBoat.com wishes you a blessed Passover.

Leap Year: More about the Jewish calendar

For those of you who follow the Jewish calendar you might have noticed that there is something different this year.

Seasons Greetings!

No matter how our hearts guide us to celebrate this season, JesusBoat.com hopes we will all have love in our hearts and peace in our souls this season of tolerance, hope and joy. Blessings from the Staff and Management ofJesusBoat.com

We Love Israel!

We love Hanukkah season in Israel. Happy children learn about the powerful story of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil, prepare Hanukkah crafts, sing songs and have Hanukkah parties at school and performances in community festivities. It is a lot of fun to be in Israel at Hanukkah.

Hanukkah is Coming!

Just a Little Bit about Hanukkah... Hanukkah is probably the best known Jewish holiday on the calendar. This eight-day festival commemorates the military victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek army, the rededication of the Holy Temple and most importantly, the miracle of the oil. Hanukkah celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and how G-d will always be present for his faithful.

Gobble Tov!

For those in the United States who celebrate Hanukkah this is one special year. The first day of Hanukkah happens to be on the American holiday Thanksgiving. Yup, Hanukkah in November.

IDF's 65th Anniversary

With the mounting tensions along the Golan Heights border with Syria, the IDF once again finds itself in the world’s spotlight. Here as always, the IDF will fulfill its primary duty is to protect the existence of the State of Israel and her independence, and to thwart all enemy efforts to disrupt life in Israel.

Shavuot, Festival of the Harvest

It is known as the Festival of Weeks, Festival of Reaping, Day of the First Fruits and is generally celebrated around Israel on Kibbutzim and Moshavim which are villages where people gather for picnics. Shavuot is celebrated by Dancing and singing followed by a parade of agricultural products and equipment, such as tractors and wagons used to bring in the harvest.

Jerusalem Day: Once Divided, Now United

Over the centuries many battles have been fought and many empires have ruled Jerusalem. After many generations Jerusalem was once again the capitol of the Jewish people. However, for the first 19 years of the State of Israel, Jerusalem was a divided city.

Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut: The Hope Endures

Israel, a tiny country surrounded by enemies and originally covered with desert in the south and swamps in the north. In the 65 years since the modern State of Israel gained independence, this small country has turned the land lush and accomplished remarkable achievements that have influenced the world.

The Universal Message of Passover

This coming Monday night we begin the celebration of Passover. Passover heralds the time when Hebrews enslaved in Egypt were delivered to freedom by G-d.

Celebrate the Family

Originally, this day was Mother’s Day, but over time it grew to celebrate not just the mother, but the whole family created around her. Is it a special day to honor the strength, support and love of the family. It is a day that emphasizes positive family relationships and the importance of family.

Tu b'Shevat: Plant a Tree!

Tu B‘Shevat the New Year for Trees. It is based on the Biblical mandate to not eat the fruit for seven years to ensure that the tree becomes well established and healthy.JesusBoat.com is proud to work with the Jewish National Fund to offer you the chance to plant a tree in Israel. Tu b‘Shevat Special Plant a Tree Price! $19.99 (35% off) Special ends Feb 16, 2014.

HAPPY 2014!!

Another year has come and gone... We begin the New Year with some exciting new products. We hope you will all continue to be Israel‘s and our supporters in the coming year. Stay tuned to JesusBoat.com, there are BIG changes coming!! If you want to know about our new products click here to

Happy Hanukkah

Then a great miracle occurred. The oil burned through the first night and on to the second and continued to burn for eight nights, each night the light from the Menorah cleared away more of the darkness that had befallen the land. These eight miraculous nights have been chosen as the eternal commemoration of the Maccabees and their true faith in G-d’s divine presence.

Fall is Here!

Stock up on moisturizing creams and serums so you can combat the damaging winds and temperatures of fall and winter. This fall JesusBoat.com is working closely with Edom Dead Sea Cosmetics to bring you five deeply discounted products. Order soon as quantities are limited at these prices!

Rejoice with the Torah!

Celebrate Simchat Torah, a day of unbridled joy on which we celebrate G-d‘s precious gift to the world, the Torah. On this day we read the final Torah portion of the year and then begin it all over again. The Torah is our connection to G-d and is the essence of His wisdom and guidance.

Purim: The Masked Holiday

We often think of Purim as a holiday of revelry. We dress in costume and go to boisterous and merry masquerade parties. However, Purim is so much more than that. While Purim is a very fun holiday, there is a much deeper meaning in the holiday and in the tradition of dressing in costume.

Welcome Year 5774!

The entire JesusBoat.com staff and management wishes a Happy New Year to all our wonderful friends and customers. May the Lord inscribe you for a sweet year and shower you with His blessings. We all look forward to another great year as your connection to the Holy Land. Shannah Tova!

Tisha b'Av: Destruction and Renewal

Tisha b‘Av means the 9th of the Jewish month of Av. This day has been known as a day of great tragedy to the Jewish people. Throughout history calamities have come to pass on this unfortunate day.

Family Day in Israel

In 1951 an 11-year-old Israeli girl named Nechama Frankel wrote a letter to a newspaper. She proposed that Israel establish a special day for mothers. As refugees from Poland, her family was used to honoring mothers and celebrating Mother’s Day as an important occasion. Nechama suggested that Mother’s Day be celebrated on the birthday of Henrietta Szold. Szold was an Israeli heroine. She founded the organization called Youth Aliyah. This organization rescued over 30,000 children from the Nazis. Sadly Henrietta had no children of her own. However, she spent her life championing children’s rights and was considered by many the mother of all the children her organization rescued.

You're Invited to Plant a Tree in the Holy Land!

The idea that we have a responsibility to the G-d’s Earth is not a new one. This message was expressed thousands of years ago in ancient Israel. This concept has come to be celebrated every year in January or February during a holiday called Tu b’Shevat – the New Year for trees.

My Hebrew Name

Names play an important role in our personal identity. Your name connects you to your family and to your life. Names have a significant role in the Jewish religion. For this reason, Jews who live outside of Israel are usually given two sets of names: a secular name and a religious name. The secular name is used in all non-religious aspects of life and reflects the culture and language of the person. The religious name is a Hebrew name by which he or she is known to G-d. This name is very precious

The Dark and Lightness of Hanukkah

During Hanukkah, it is customary to give the children “Maot” which is Hebrew for coins or little money so they’d be encouraged to donate some for a good cause and learn to appreciate the value of money. Coins have two sides and so does our story of Hanukkah. It literally has a light side and a dark side and we are going to discover both

Yom Kippur - My own personal Triumph

I admit it. I‘ve got it too. We live in a digital era. With every new upgrade of your mobile and shrinking of an I-pad, you are expected to become more and more available to, well, everyone. That is why there is no wonder it is very hard to find a single moment of complete peace and silence – a true moment of coming into oneself, gazing within and talking to G-d quietly. I am grateful for Yom Kippur because I get the break I need from my fast-paced life to find the words, my own private words and call G-d

Rosh haShana - To a Fruitful Year!

Rosh Hashanah is the appropriately designated Hebrew name of the first of Jewish holidays. It literally translates to”Head of the year”. Rosh HaShanah is celebrated in the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. This holiday carries with it a spectrum of significance in the spirit of new beginnings. It is believed that Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a period where the important books of the heavens are opened for review and all people are examined closely. The fate of everyone is carefully considered by the one and only G-d based on their deeds and merits.

Tu b'Av - Israel Unite

Tu B’Av is an ancient celebration of love which helps us move from a period of mourning to thinking about new beginnings. Albeit the little attention it receives in comparison to other Jewish holidays such as Rosh Ha’Shana, Purim or Passover; Tu B’Av is perceived as THE most joyous day of the Jewish calendar.

Tisha b'Av -Rising from the Ruins

Av means "Father" in Hebrew and Tisha B‘Av is calling for deep examination of our relationship with our Father in Heaven and connects us to strong feelings of yearning that He may descend and find His home re-built on Earth. Tisha B‘Av is not about saddness without hope. It holds a promise of reunification with the Lord and rebuilding of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.

Summer in Israel

What has not been said about summer in Israel? We know that it can be overwhelmingly hot. We know most people choose to stay indoors while secretly hoping that it would be over. But what is summer in Israel a manifestation of? How does it influence our behavior?

A Special Thanks to JesusBoat.com customers from the IDF soldiers!

At Purim we asked you if you wanted to help us honor the IDF soldiers. You said YES! Here‘s the soldiers‘ special message for your generosity!

Happy Birthday Israel!

Thoughts about the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a very special, yet very strange place. Here is a sea, but is it not life giving like all other bodies of water – fresh water bodies give us water to drink, other salt water bodies give us a plethora of food. The Dead Sea gives us neither. But that doesn’t mean it has no purpose.

Yom HaShoah

Passover: Food for Thought

Passover is one of the best known Jewish holidays. It is a celebration of something most of us hold quite dear – freedom. Passover commemorates the Israelite’s escape from slavery in Egypt as told in the Exodus. On the first evening of Passover families gather for a festive traditional meal called the Seder.

Support an Israeli Soldier!

It is tremendously satisfying to be able to give an Israeli soldier the joy or Purim. Show a young defender of Israel that you care,that they are not alone, and that we are all part of Israel. For Purim 2012 we offered a basket full of goodies for only $19.90. We delivered the goodies to an IDF soldier on your behalf with a note from you.

New and Improved!

Shalom to all our dear friends and customers. JesusBoat.com made some great improvements. We are now faster and have an updated look. With our new system we are able to offer you better coupons and specials. We invite you to explore JesusBoat.com. We think you are going to love it! Please contact us with any technical difficulties.