I've never seen anything in stores imported from Israel. Does anyone have links to online stores?
I'll try to post some links later.
"I've never seen anything in stores imported from Israel. Does anyone have links to online stores?"
If your grocery store has a special section for kosher food, you will probably find that many items are made in Israel.
There are many food items, but they are sometimes not easy to find.
Most big box stores like Meijer, Super WalMart, and the like have a kosher section. Alot of the items are not really kosher, but almost all of them are imported from Israel.
I enjoy the soups that come in the long flat bags, and I use the boullion exclusively.
The crackers are good, potato pancakes too. Never quite found a taste for the whitefish in a jar tho. The small packages of tea cookies are great too.
There are tons of food items, just call some local grocery stores and ask if they have a kosher section. Like I said, almost all of it is imported.
Lotsa noodles also.
Can't remember the brand names off the top of my head.
Or click on the Jerusalem Post or Arutz Sheva website, theyll shower you with pop up ads.
Some Israel online shopping sites:
http://www.israeldirect.com
http://www.jerusalemgifts.com
http://www.israelexports.org
http://www.judaica.org.il
http://www.jewishsites.org/Shopping/Judaica/
http://www.isragift.co.il
http://www.holylandmall.net
http://www.shorshim.net
http://www.ahava.com
http://masada-spa.com
http://jewishartshop.com
http://solidjewelry.com
Here's a favorite of mine: ShopInIsrael.com
Here are a few personal favorites -- I've either bought from them via the 'net and/or in person at Israeli Vendor Fairs, held by area synagogues:
Silverpoint Judaica
Judaica Jewelry - Elon Moreh
Galilee Silks
Dodo's - The Land of T-Shirts
Gabrieli Hand Weaving
Ahava (also available for sale in select dept. stores)
Moshe Dadon - Microcalligraphy
And if you feel like donating some money to organizations which support Israeli soldiers, here are 2 reputable ones: