Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Everyone is Welcome to order from our website and have their items shipped to them .The Olive Wood Factory in Bethlehem ,is a 3rd Generation christian family business run Since 1925 . You get to watch friendly local artist making all kinds of products from Olive Wood .Also the Bethlehem Panoramic View 360 degrees of all Bethlehem at the top of the factory ,and huge selections of olive wood products able to buy from the shop If like .Theres no pressure to buy anything .All welcome to view and take pictures.Its easy to find alone ,only 2 minutes walking from The Church of the Nativity and next door to Milk Grotto Church.Free Wifi ,Local Map ,coffee,tea,Help/ Advice ,all Free without the need to buy anything .We organise Local tours to Marsaba monastery ,herodium,Jericho,dead Sea with our trusted taxi drivers who will charge you only local prices making your experience very pleasant .Open Anytime by appointment outside opening hours.
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- Manfred GAachen, Germany1 contributionBeste of the best of the bestThe guys in that shop took me on a little tour around and I was so blessed to get to know them. I am looking forward to meeting them again in the future. I am really looking forward to it. They are the bestof the best out there. The store itself offers so much to look at and buy affordably. Please support this local store in any way shape or form. They need it now more than ever. Big Fan abd a huge shoutout from Germany.Visited November 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 15 October 2023
- Conner M1 contributionHigh quality items sold for great prices. Would absolutely recommend you stop and check this place out.This shop is excellent. Very high quality products offered by a classy, passionate owner. We were given a low-pressure tour of the shop and the pieces available. Bassem, the owner, made us feel at home throughout our time there. There is also a view on the shop’s roof that he graciously offered to show us. Easily our best view of the town throughout our tour of Bethlehem. I have bought and gifted items from this shop to many clients in the US and have received great feedback. The quality and uniqueness of the products, along with the story of them having been made in Bethlehem, suggest the prices should be higher (my opinion). Not to mention the excellent service. I will continue to make purchases from this shop for many years to come. Check this place out!Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 11 November 2023
- Gustavo M3 contributionsPhenomenal customer serviceTop notch customer service. My family was sad when we realized that we had lost the baby Jesus from our nativity set purchase many years ago. Not only did they replace the baby Jesus for free, they shipped it at their own expense and sent us three different baby Jesus to select from. This type of customer service is almost unheard of. So thankful for helping us complete our set again.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 March 2024
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Vitor A
Lisbon, Portugal792 contributions
Jan 2020
To visit a handicraft center where you can see the artisans working is always interesting. Apart from the factory and the shop, probably the most interesting thing is to go upstairs to the terrace from where you get an incredible panoramic view. From there you get the right vision of the wall and of some enclaves. Enjoy!
Written 28 March 2020
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Mike D
Pocatello, ID4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
My wife & I were on a tour from the US and took a public bus from Jerusalem to Bethlehem to visit Church of the Nativity. But the best part of our excursion was going to Blessings and meeting Bassem. Bassem immediately greeted us and we felt like old friends. He gave us a tour of his 3rd generation wood factory and shop full of local olive wood treasures with a huge selection. We ended up buying all of our souvenirs at Blessings for the entire trip which saved us time shopping around. Bassem shipped them to us in the US and we had them in about 10 days, all 26 items! Bassem gave us excellent pricing and there was no pressure, we wandered around his shop for several hours. We were in Israel for 2 weeks and going to Blessings and meeting Bassem was a highlight of our trip. Thank you Baseem!
Written 13 March 2020
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Cathy A (147 reviews)
Orewa, New Zealand668 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
We heard about this shop behind Church of Nativity, before we left NZ and we were not disappointed. Owner Bassem offers a huge range of quality souvenirs, big and small, with most handmade by craftsmen on the premises and you can experience this first hand on the premises. So much to choose from: beauty reflected in every type of olive wood carving, Xmas ornaments, stunning crucifixes, rosary beads, and jewellry creations including mother of pearl and paua shell hearts and crosses, and so much more.
If you enjoy choosing a talisman or two for your own lifetime enjoyment, or meaningful gifts for loved ones, this is your place! You won’t be pressured to buy or be overcharged and your purchases will long remind you of beautiful Bethlehem and surrounds. As a long term resident ask Bassem for advice about what to see and do- priceless! We loved everything about this shop especially the amazing, personalised, customer service. Go visit and enjoy!
If you enjoy choosing a talisman or two for your own lifetime enjoyment, or meaningful gifts for loved ones, this is your place! You won’t be pressured to buy or be overcharged and your purchases will long remind you of beautiful Bethlehem and surrounds. As a long term resident ask Bassem for advice about what to see and do- priceless! We loved everything about this shop especially the amazing, personalised, customer service. Go visit and enjoy!
Written 23 September 2022
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Endre S
5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We loved this store! The owner allowed us to just look around his store without buying anything and even let us go up onto the buildimg's roof terrace where we enjoyed a nice view of Betlehem. Before leaving we decided to pick up some souvenirs. The owner stopped working at his craft machine, talked to us, told us interesting stories and offered us coffee! This was a typical WOW factor!
Written 22 March 2023
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Thank you for your wonderful Review I greatly appreciate it always great to hear and I wish you the very best in the future with lots of blessings to you from bethlehem
Written 20 July 2023
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Conner M
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
This shop is excellent. Very high quality products offered by a classy, passionate owner. We were given a low-pressure tour of the shop and the pieces available. Bassem, the owner, made us feel at home throughout our time there. There is also a view on the shop’s roof that he graciously offered to show us. Easily our best view of the town throughout our tour of Bethlehem.
I have bought and gifted items from this shop to many clients in the US and have received great feedback. The quality and uniqueness of the products, along with the story of them having been made in Bethlehem, suggest the prices should be higher (my opinion). Not to mention the excellent service. I will continue to make purchases from this shop for many years to come.
Check this place out!
I have bought and gifted items from this shop to many clients in the US and have received great feedback. The quality and uniqueness of the products, along with the story of them having been made in Bethlehem, suggest the prices should be higher (my opinion). Not to mention the excellent service. I will continue to make purchases from this shop for many years to come.
Check this place out!
Written 11 November 2023
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Titia M
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Baseem’s little shop and adjacent workshop in Bethlehem were a treasure to find. Not only were we welcomed with great hospitality, there were so many things to choose from. In his generosity, I was even allowed to take more items than I paid for. Would happily recommend a visit to Bassem’s shop for anyone looking for any Olive wood products at an affordable price and great service.
Written 7 September 2023
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Ania D
2 contributions
Jan 2020
Incredible shopping experience, gifts are second to none, the factory is right on site and the Bassam is truly outstanding. After looking around, I was able to describe what I was looking for and received personalized assistance for all the gifts I wanted.
The gifts arrived to the US, in perfect condition, well packed, timely and exceeded my expectations when I didn't think that was possible.
Bassam truly cares about every customer, the store and each item in it. Blessings has my highest recommendation and is where you MUST go to when in Israel!
The gifts arrived to the US, in perfect condition, well packed, timely and exceeded my expectations when I didn't think that was possible.
Bassam truly cares about every customer, the store and each item in it. Blessings has my highest recommendation and is where you MUST go to when in Israel!
Written 28 March 2020
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ScenicSights
Wauwatosa, WI769 contributions
Mar 2023
We visited after going to the Church of the Nativity and walking a bit. We used directions from the phone and could not find the place. We got a lot of steps in because we went the wrong way. We at last arrived. The owner of the shop is very kind and friendly. He told us some stories, let us go up on the roof, showed us how he made some of his wood products, etc.
Written 21 March 2023
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Thank you for your review and it was my pleasure to be able to help you as its something we love doing .Im so glad you found us and I was able to meet you and I hope only the best for you in the future
Written 20 July 2023
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Laura M
1 contribution
Jul 2023
Bassem treated us as if we had known each other all our lives. After feeling the aggressiveness of the taxi drivers and the stress of being in a new place, he came with classy hospitality. We felt protected, helped and respected. Not only did we buy some great gifts, but we got guidance, ideas, we were given water, internet access, and especially access to the store's terrace, where you can see a large part of the city. Go to his store every time you pass through Bethlehem and you will say that I was right
Written 1 August 2023
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Dear Laura
thank you so so much for all your support I really appreciate reading such a wonderful Review .Yes I understand how hard it is coming to a new place as we are all human and we need to look after each other .I wish you all the best in your future
Written 3 August 2023
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scottemac00
Seminole, FL92 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
An authentic experience. Bassem and his team provided a comfortable experience and have an excellent selection of olive wood items. I particularly enjoyed being able to watch some of the items being made, and I appreciate the generational family business aspect of this shop.
This shop looks better, is bigger, and cleaner than the shops you pass to get there (if coming from the Church of the Nativity). You can tell these are local craftsmen selling local wares, not items shipped in from elsewhere.
This shop looks better, is bigger, and cleaner than the shops you pass to get there (if coming from the Church of the Nativity). You can tell these are local craftsmen selling local wares, not items shipped in from elsewhere.
Written 6 June 2022
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Mr James, I was there almost a year ago and my question is if there is a possibility to find in olive wood a hair comb in your store? I know that it is not a religious souvenir, but I really appreciate your answer. My best regards!!!!
Written 7 July 2019
Thank you So much for your Question
Regarding an Olive Wood Comb Im sorry we dont make because The comb has so many thin slices that they will very easily break and snap .Im very Sorry as in olive wood its not possible.We like to make something that we can guarantee it will last Rather than make for you and after you use it it Breaks .
Thank you and Please any other Questions as us and Time please
Written 8 July 2019
I will be visiting Bethlehem Wednesday on a tour. Do you sell Christmas tree ornaments? Are they made locally in your factory?
Written 19 November 2017
Dear Sir.Thank You for The Question.Yes We Sell Christmas Ornaments all Hand Made in our Factory and If You Have Time We Can Show You How To Make One Yourself and Keep It .You Are Most Welcome To Our Factory anytime
Written 20 November 2017
Do you have in the shop some kind of bracelet for man?
Written 27 March 2017
Hi Leon.Thank You for Your Question.I have Wood but Also Silver .Please If have any Question Or any Other Help please Email me or Just ask me a Question.Thank You
Written 27 March 2017
kavander
Toronto, Canada
I visited your store earlier this year, and would like more information about your large outdoor nativity scene (life size). What is your e-mail address? Thank you. Kathryn, Canada
Written 22 July 2016
Hi Kathryn.Thank you for your Question ,please type blessingsgift shop on google and easy to find as this forum doesnt allow me to write it .i dont know why .sorry for that
Thank you very Much
Written 23 July 2016
I do not know how our tour guide missed your shop. I would like to order on line some items. If I'm blessed to visit Israel again, I will not miss your shop.
Written 2 December 2015
Hi Roberta
Thank you so much for Your Email.You are Very Welcome To order any Time On Line .Please Let me Know What You like and I can Send You pictures and Prices
God Bless You
Written 3 December 2015
I just wanted to say that I agree with all the other 'reviewers' have written about the Blessings Gift Shop. Bassem is very helpful and there's no pressure...you can just pick up anything and get the price and decide 'yes or no' and the deal gets done! Prices are very fair. You can watch the carvers work and I took a group of people and we all ate lunch on the roof of the shop, and had a wonderful view of Bethlehem. Joanne
Written 1 April 2015
I just want to say a VERY THANK YOU so much Joanne for the review .I really appreciate it so much .i work very hard to help people and I will NEVER sell anything to anyone if theres a problem with my products ,as Honesty is First policy and protection to all my customers .I sell from my heart and Never take much from Customers just enough to look after me and my Family and keep my workers going in Tough Situation .
GOD BLESS YOU
Written 2 April 2015
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