The Jewish holiday of Purim, starting this year on the evening of March 23, 2024, is one of the most joyous. Some call it a "Jewish Halloween" because many dress up in costumes on this day, but that's only a small part of the holiday fun. Purim, like many other Jewish holidays, is a day of celebrating our perseverance as a people.

The celebrations include reading the Purim story from Megillat Esther (the Scroll or Book of Esther) as well as wearing costumes, giving gifts and food baskets, and lots of merrymaking among family and friends with festive meals! And since Purim is a holiday of gift-giving, and we have a wonderful range of Purim gifts from Israel for everyone on your list.

Learn about the different Purim gift categories below, with everything you need to make your holiday amazing! And for more on all the different Purim customs and where they come from, be sure to check out our Purim traditions blog post.

Mishloach Manot (Food Gift Baskets)

An important Purim tradition is giving food gift baskets, known as mishloach manot or shalach manos, to family and friends. We carry a range of curated, lovingly packed gift baskets containing artisanal food items made right in Israel, like teas, chocolate, or spreads and honeys. From young to old alike, Purim gift boxes full of kosher treats from the Land of Israel are sure to please anyone on your list!

❤︎  We love this Jerusalem-themed gift basket from Yoffi and this "Taste of Israel" gift set from Lin's Farm.

Groggers

One of the most fun synagogue traditions is bringing groggers for the reading of Megillat Ester! "Grogger" is the Yiddish word for noisemaker (also called ra'ashan in Hebrew), and it certainly lives up to its name. Whenever the evil Haman's name is read from the Megillah, it is tradition to drown out his name by waving your grogger, stomping your feet, booing, or shaking a tambourine. A fun and quirky Purim tradition, drowning out Haman's name with groggers and tambourines makes the Megillah reading an interactive and enjoyable experience for the whole family.

❤︎  We love this classic and elegant wooden grogger and this colorful Jerusalem grogger, either of which will add joy and festive noisemaking to your holiday.

Megillat Esther (Book of Esther)

Megillat Esther is the book read on Purim, once in the evening and again in the morning. It is important to hear every word of the megillah, so many people bring their own copy of the text to the synagogue to follow along with the public reading. Aside from authentic scrolls made specifically for Purim by trained Israeli scribes, there are also printed books that hold the five different megillot or just the Book of Esther, including translated Hebrew-English options.

❤︎  We love this easy-to-follow printed Book of Esther with English translation, and this magnificent Book of Esther graphic novel by acclaimed publisher Koren Jerusalem.

Fun Purim T-Shirts

It's customary to dress up in costume or another fun or silly outfit on Purim, and Judaica WebStore is excited to introduce our line of festive Purim t-shirts to help you spread holiday cheer with ease! Wear a special nod to Queen Esther or to Jewish longevity, or even connect the holiday to current events with our Hamas is Haman shirt. We have options for the whole family in a range of colors and sizes, and they make for fun and meaningful gifts too!

❤︎  We love this "Not Today Haman" unisex t-shirt and this "Fierce Like Queen Esther" shirt for women and for kids, all designed by Israeli artists right in Jerusalem.

Festive Purim Tableware

If you're hosting a Purim party, or attending someone else's and looking for the perfect hostess gift, check out our line of Jewish tableware from Israel! You'll find Purim-appropriate essentials like our classic holiday tablecloth, beautiful wine bottle stand, kiddush cups, serving trays, and more. You can also add a special holiday touch with a Queen Esther mug or a colorful table runner. Your party is bound to be extra-special with any one of these stylish and meaningful items from Israel.

❤︎  We love this "Rise Up Like Queen Esther" coffee mug and this Hebrew alphabet table runner, both from Jerusalem studio Modern Shtetl.

Purim Gifts for Kids

With the costumes, the noisy waving of groggers, and the tasty treats received in mishloach manot, it's fair to say that Purim is a holiday kids love! Since the giving of gifts is one of the central themes of Purim, many families use the holiday as an opportunity to treat the little ones. Our store has a stunning collection of Purim gifts for kids straight from the Land of Israel, made by some of the best local companies. From this 14K Gold Star of David necklace to this Deluxe Mini Torah Scroll Replica or yummy Israeli-made Bamba, you're sure to find the perfect gift to add to the festive magic!

❤︎  We love this colorful tzedakah (charity) box from famous Israeli artist Yair Emanuel, this playful grogger, and this cute teddy bear with an Israeli flag.

Shop our entire Purim collection of gifts and essentials here!