Shopping recommendations for the religious sector: Perfect winter rugs and essential reads

Every now and then, my spouse and I strive to do things for the greater good. As one enhances others and induces them to perform commandments, their good deeds also accrue to their merit. Aside from the joy of giving and helping others, we also benefit from the merits of those who improve because of us, which remains preserved for us forever. For example, during the coronavirus period, we had ample time, so I designed inspiring phrases beautifully and printed them on magnets, placed them in a pretty bag, and distributed them to everyone we could.

Another time, we purchased many inspiring books, books of ethics that I personally love to read, and we distributed them in numerous places.

Not long ago, I discovered the organization "Lashon Hara Lo Medaber Elai" (Lashon Hara Doesn't Speak to Me) - An association working to strengthen a culture of positive dialogue in Israel and promote values of tolerance and mutual respect by raising awareness of the harm caused by gossiping and shaming. The initiative was founded in 2007 by businessman David Halperin, and through it, the message was disseminated via giant street signs across the country, distribution of millions of stickers and bracelets, visits and distribution of products in hospitals and military bases, and production of art exhibitions. In a short time, the message became a common currency in many mouths, transcending sectors and cultures. The purpose of the campaign is a daily reminder of the damages caused by gossip, raising awareness of the power of words, and a moral statement of those spreading the message regarding their commitment to combat the phenomenon.

When I discovered the "Lashon Hara" organization and its important initiative, I noticed that they have a shop with many products available for purchase for distribution (and for me, for the benefit of the public). They have keychains, bracelets, and a variety of products that can be bought and distributed at very affordable prices.

In the past, I bought keychains and bracelets from them and distributed them in children's schools. Recently, we bought pens because who doesn't need a pen? NIS 2 per pen - distributing joyfully to anyone who wants, and also reaping the immense reward of benefiting the public.

I recommend everyone to adopt the idea of benefiting the public - with a small amount of money, you gain immense profit in the eternal world.

Well done, David - I have somewhere to aspire to and want to reach with an organization like yours. I envy your rights.

A Story of Inspiration and Ecological Creation

Stitches was born out of groundbreaking thinking, to design home decor products, innovative and original, made from leftover fabric scraps remaining during production time. With a goal of achieving zero waste - maximum utilization of all fabric parts that significantly reduces textile waste, a subject everyone talks about. Stitches' collection is made from denim fabrics that have not undergone polluting chemical processes.

30% of the raw material is "leftovers" that would have been discarded or buried in the ground as textile waste. Designer Nili Sharon collects the remaining fabrics after cutting and turns them into new, designed, creative, and stylish products.

Stitches is a new and kicking brand, if you want to be part of a social change, you are welcome to take Stitches home and proudly show off that you have purchased an innovative design that creates social change. Visit the site.

World's Leading Manufacturer of Organic Natural Cosmetics - WELEDA

Weleda, the international cosmetics brand, is the global leader and manufacturer of natural organic cosmetics with over 100 years of expertise in skincare. All brand products are based on 100% natural ingredients, adhering to the strict and prestigious Natrue standard for organic natural cosmetics, free from preservatives, chemicals, and SLS.

Since 1926, Skin Food, Weleda's versatile nourishing cream, has become an iconic product with global success. Over time, it has evolved into a 4-product series for body and face care, considered the leading range of the Weleda brand.

With the success of the series, providing superfood for the skin and based on healing plants, essential fatty acids, and active ingredients from nature, Weleda is expanding its product line and launching a new dedicated series for normal to dry facial skin.

The series' products are based on unique formulas for radiant skin appearance, moisture replenishment, and skin rejuvenation.

The new series includes 4 new products for facial skin:

• Skin Food Rich Day Cream for dry to normal skin,
• Skin Food Rich Night Cream for dry to normal skin,
• Skin Food Rich Cleansing Milk for dry to normal skin,
• Skin Food Ultra Light Oil for radiant body and face skin - a moisturizing mist providing a natural glow without leaving an oily feeling on the skin.

Price range varies between NIS 129-149.

A Must-Read Collection of Successful Columns Every Mom Should Read

Revital Vitelzon Jacobs needs no introduction; she is one of the funniest and most intelligent women I've ever met. I find it easy to connect with her, greatly admire her writing style, and was delighted to hear about her new book:

After a decade of writing weekly columns, Vitelson publishes her third column collection: "I'm Not Screaming, Just Saying." The collection gathers her three books into one elegant volume. It's been an exciting decade, filled with growth and awakening for a mother of four, now five as her children grow, reflecting on relationships, career development, and a global pandemic.

Highly recommended.

Gecko Montessori - Where Education and Care Meet

The brand offering equipment and guidance for Montessori approach implementation in educational institutions. Montessori education, increasingly popular in recent years, is essentially an educational approach based on science and child development. The method's developer, Dr. Maria Montessori, created an approach where the child develops in a free, independent, and sensory manner within very clear boundaries tailored to them, making it the most stimulating learning environment.

Lilach Hadad-Tal, a mother of three residing in Kfar Menahem near Petah Tikva, became acquainted with the approach when searching for a progressive educational framework that would best integrate emotional and pedagogical aspects for her children. After years in the field, she founded the brand Gecko Montessori.

Offering a comprehensive solution in child rearing: Gecko Montessori combines Lilach's years of experience in the therapeutic field with the Montessori educational world. Educational professionals - teaching teams, kindergarten teachers, and homeschooling educators - are supported in implementing the approach with therapeutic tools. Additionally, they provide high-quality Montessori learning aids alongside the development and production of unique, exclusive items tailored to Israel and the Hebrew language.

One of the flagship products is the Montessori Israel Map Puzzle, a unique and exclusive product as there are Montessori maps of continents and nearly every country, but until now, there hasn't been one for Israel. The map is made of high-quality wood and based on Montessori learning principles. "Creating the map took a long time - three years of desire and thought, a year and a half of work with the factory, and it's a real dream come true," says Lilach. Visit the website for more information.

Adah's Resilient Lipstick Pens

Adah's range of resilient lipstick pens boasts a velvety texture and a unique brush for easy and uniform application. Its unique formula, containing hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and almond oil, prevents lip dryness. Available in 7 unique and versatile shades.

I highly recommend the red shade - LP1 - not too red, long-lasting, and beautiful! 

Visit the site.

Lierac Paris's New Hydragenist Series

International skincare brand LIERAC PARIS launches its new Hydragenist series in Israel, featuring new patents and revolutionary natural ingredients. The entirely vegan series is not tested on animals. The Hydragenist series includes:

Moisture-boosting serum: with a refreshing liquid texture providing moisture and radiance, enriched with plankton and triple hyaluronic acid from natural sources. Provides volume, soothes, and smooths wrinkles. 30ml for NIS 315.

Reviving and illuminating eye and lip balm: provides intense moisture and radiance, smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. Suitable for eye and lip contour for extra volume and wrinkle-smoothing. 15ml for NIS 189.

Moisture and radiance cream-gel: provides moisture and radiance, balances mixed to oily skin. Enriched with plankton extract and hyaluronic acid from natural sources. Balances the skin for a radiant, non-greasy appearance. 50ml for NIS 269.

Moisture and radiance lotion: provides intense moisture, radiance, and immediate soothing. 98% natural ingredients. Suitable for normal to dry skin. Dual-action technology: immediate and long-lasting moisture thanks to its natural skin moisture mechanisms. Price: 50ml, NIS 269.

Approved by the Ministry of Health.

Available on the Lierac Israel website and from authorized Lierac Paris cosmetologists and physicians.

New Products from "Beautycare" Network

"Beautycare" network raises our hair and ego with new hair and eyebrow products.

FORTE hair filling fibers - Ideal for filling in sparse hair areas. Consumer price: NIS 19.9.

Mascara for hair roots - mascara for covering hair roots and gray hair, ultimate solution for a groomed look. Offered in three basic and natural hair shades: black, dark brown, and light brown. Consumer price: NIS 9.9.

Mascara for taming split ends - Gel mascara for styling hair ends and eyebrows, enriched with argan oil for hair fiber nourishment and strengthening, for a full and healthy appearance. Consumer price: NIS 7.9.

Mascara for dyeing eyebrows - Special mascara for dyeing eyebrows, with a small and convenient spiral brush, for enhancing or strengthening the natural eyebrow color. Available in three basic eyebrow colors: brown, gray-brown, and black. Provides both color and stabilization for eyebrow hair. Price: NIS 7.9. 

To the website.

Carmel Rugs unveils its winter collection with warm tones, aiming to provide a sense of home to everyone, even those currently living in rented apartments seeking warmth and coziness.

Colors: The new rug collection features warm tones such as beige, earthy palette, and creamy shades that remain prominent this year. Additionally, other tones available in the collection include grays for an abstract and modern space, yet authentic and pleasant with a handmade feel.

Textures: The focus in designing the rugs in the current collection is on softness, tone, and texture. Rugs made of soft and smooth polyester fibers, combined with cotton for flexibility and softness. Also available are rugs made of polyester and natural viscose with a density of 2 million threads per square meter, providing a soft and enveloping touch mimicking silk.

Handcrafted: Additional rugs found in the collection are handcrafted with care, high density, and a soft and pleasant texture. Rugs made from a combination of viscose and wool give the space a minimalist yet warm and enveloping look, blending well with various design styles.

The products are available at all company branches and on the company's online platform.

Musical Jewelry Boxes from "Children's Store"

Choosing gifts from all the good things imported by "Children's Store" is fun, and musical jewelry boxes are especially beloved gifts. Turn the key, lift the lid, and let the magic happen: princesses or unicorns spin to familiar tunes, charming children who love to gaze at them more and more. The boxes are adorned with unicorns, bows, fairies, and forest animals, offering a mirror, spacious compartment, and drawer for jewelry and treasures that children love to keep. A beautiful gift that is both personal and a beloved design item in the children's room.

Musical jewelry boxes can be found in leading children's stores across the country and on the "Children's Store" website.

Hawaii's New Shower Gel with Fresh Aloe Scent and New Branding

Hawaii launches a yogurt shower gel with a fresh aloe scent and new branding, featuring a new formula containing yogurt protein for a velvety touch, a healthy and fresh skin appearance, and a long-lasting scent.

Additionally, the new branding includes a new logo and environmentally friendly packaging:

The new bottle is made from 50% recycled plastic!

The new cap is made from 25% recycled plastic!

The yogurt shower gel with fresh aloe scent provides a gentle care experience, leaving your skin soft and smooth, with an aloe scent.

Recommended retail price: NIS 14.90, Content: 700 ml. Available in supermarkets and pharmacies across the country.

Ahava's New Breakfast Cakes Series

Ahava, the leading manufacturer of tahini, halva, and baked goods in Israel, introduces a new series of personal packaged breakfast cakes. The series includes 3 delicious pastry products of homemade baking quality: Rugelach, chocolate-flavored pastry, and cinnamon pastry. Ahava's personal cakes are the closest to confectionery cakes, made from yeast dough, richly filled with chocolate and cinnamon, soft in the mouth, and with a homemade taste. The cakes are marketed in individual packages of 120 grams and are suitable as snacks, indulgent desserts, and for on-the-go eating alongside a cold or hot beverage.

Kosher Pareve under the supervision of the Jerusalem Rabbinate.

Recommended retail price: approximately NIS 2.5 – 3.5 per 120-gram personal cake package.

Available in food chains, grocery stores, and convenience stores nationwide.

New Meat Delicacy from "Yechiam Delicatessen"

The "Yaechiam Delicatessen" meat manufacturer from Kibbutz Yechiam introduces a new meat delicacy: Romanian-style beef pastrami. The new pastrami is made from well-shaped and smoked beef shoulder cuts, coated with ground black pepper. The new pastrami contains 16% protein per 100 grams and is low in fat, only 3%. The new pastrami joins the successful pastrami series by Yechiam Delicatessen, including traditional pastrami, barbecue pastrami, smoked turkey pastrami, and more, all made from 100% natural ingredients. Kosher under the supervision of the Chief Rabbinate.

Recommended retail price for consumers: approximately NIS 28.90 – 30.90 for a 250-gram package.

Available at marketing chains and selected stores throughout the country.