Artza Box

What's in the box: Each box holds six to eight artisan products made in Israel, mixing foods like coffee and spices with homeware such as ceramics and olive wood, all built around a biblical place or story.

Artza Box is a subscription shipped from Israel every three months. It pairs Israeli food and handmade goods with Christian, Bible-focused storytelling. Each box follows a biblical place or story, and the company says it contains 7+ full-size products made in Israel. New subscribers start with the Jesus Trail Box, which draws on Nazareth, Cana and the Sea of Galilee and includes items such as locally roasted coffee, Galilee spices, hand-painted ceramics and hand-carved olive wood. Other seasonal themes have included a Christmas box built around the gifts of the wise men and boxes inspired by the old Jaffa market. A big part of the pitch is the mission. Artza says it has worked with more than 220 Israeli Jewish and Christian artisans and small businesses and has supported more than 38 charities, and it introduces the makers behind the products. You can choose a Seasonal or Annual plan. Right now the site offers a code for 50% off a first Annual box, but its main page does not list regular prices or shipping costs, so check those before you commit. The faith framing and the pro-Israel stance are central to the product. If you just want a general Middle Eastern food box, look elsewhere. For Christians interested in the Holy Land, it is a well-established and carefully themed choice.