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Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
5
416 reviews
#1 of 25 things to do in Bethlehem
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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
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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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Rachel
Milwaukee, WI10 contributions
Kind owner who cares about his craft and the people that buy from his shop
Mar 2023
The owner was very personable and even took the time to show us how he makes his pieces. Highly recommended!
Written 24 March 2023
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Endre S
5 contributions
Five star!
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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ScenicSights
Wauwatosa, WI755 contributions
Lots of products to buy. Friendly owner.
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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Andrea G
Surfers Paradise, Australia191 contributions
A must see
Oct 2022 • Couples
Israel is an amazing country to visit with beautiful people and very safe.
a truly moving experience seeing Tel Aviv , Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Written 20 January 2023
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bassem Giacaman
Thank you for your review .Wishing you all the best for 2023.thnak you for the support
Written 23 January 2023
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John P
2 contributions
Glad we found
Dec 2022
There are a lot of good store owners in Bethlehem but we found Blessing's Gift Shop and Bethlehem Olive Wood Factory to be a top notch place to visit. The store owner, Bassem, is very passionate about his work, caring for his workers, family, and his guests. We felt extremely welcomed into his store, shop, and onto the rooftop for great views. I think his olive wood work is excellent with extremely fair prices.

We had items shipped home to USA and our package arrived in excellent condition with everything we purchased. If you are near the Church of Nativity than it's worth a short walk to visit this shop.
Written 15 December 2022
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Cindy
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Great shopping experience
Nov 2022 • Couples
We just purchased five olive wood nativity church’s, as well as, olive wood ornaments from Blessings Gift Shop to give to all of our family for Christmas. Bassem shipped them to us in perfect condition. Bassem is patient and helpful with all of his customers. He is professional and has excellent, well made merchandise at a great price. I highly recommend Blessings Gift Shop.
Written 29 November 2022
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Eva Rozalie
1 contribution
Amazing place full of positive vibes
Oct 2022
Amazing place led by gentlemen in the very sense of this word. They were super nice and helpful, providing not only an insight into the woodcraft factory and stunning view of Bethlehem from their rooftop but also giving general info about the city, etc. This is a must-go place for everyone who would like to enjoy the kind face of tourism.
Written 31 October 2022
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Stefania P
1 contribution
Beautiful shop
Oct 2022 • Friends
Beautiful shop, lots of objects in olive wood and mother of Pearl, a good choice of Barnsky souvenirs too. The man in the shop was so kind and patient with us, I thank him very much!
Written 11 October 2022
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Cathy A (147 reviews)
Orewa, New Zealand687 contributions
Real “blessings” here!
Sep 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!
Written 23 September 2022
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travellingdoctor48
Auckland, New Zealand122 contributions
Best place for authentic locally made products in Bethlehem
Sep 2022 • Friends
Authentic workshop is next door. You get free wifi plus panoramic view of Bethlehem at his rooftop. Items on sale are objects d art. Great selection
Written 22 September 2022
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