Holiday gifts to employees in Israel are always fully taxable — there's no shortcut around that. But that doesn't mean your gift has to feel like a tax line-item. Here are 20 branded merchandise ideas, priced in NIS, that work well for Rosh Hashanah, Passover, or a milestone life-event gift, from everyday essentials to standout premium picks.
T-shirt – The Axel
A wardrobe staple that's easy to size across a whole team, and comfortable enough to actually get worn on weekends.
- Material: 100% combed cotton
- Branding: Screen print or embroidery
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪75/unit.
Hoodie – The Rex
A high-perceived-value pick that reads as a real gift, not a token — one of the most-requested items for holiday gifting.
- Material: Heavyweight cotton-poly fleece blend
- Branding: Embroidery or large-format print on chest/back
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪160/unit.
Sports Socks
A playful add-on that stretches a gift budget across a large team without feeling like an afterthought.
- Material: Cotton-elastane blend
- Branding: Woven or knitted logo detail
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪16/unit.
Recycled Steel Bottle
A daily-use item made from recycled steel — practical, sustainable, and a good fit for companies that want their gift to reflect ESG values.
- Material: Recycled stainless steel
- Branding: Laser engraving or full-color print
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪44/unit.
Stainless Steel Bottle
A classic, budget-friendly bottle option for teams that want a reliable daily-use item without the premium price tag.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Branding: Laser engraving or screen print
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪38/unit.
A5 Notebook
A simple, universally useful gift that works at scale — good for large headcounts where the priority is giving everyone something.
- Material: Recycled paper, hardcover
- Branding: Debossing or foil stamp
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪18/unit.
A5 Premium Notebook
A step up in materials and finish from the standard notebook — a good pairing with a pen for a more polished small gift.
- Material: PU leather cover, cream paper
- Branding: Debossing or foil stamp
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪28/unit.
Bamboo Pen
A natural-material pen that's an easy, inexpensive add-on to any notebook or larger gift bundle.
- Material: Bamboo, metal tip
- Branding: Laser engraving
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪11/unit.
Premium Tote Bag
Sturdy enough for daily commuting or grocery runs, a well-made tote gets far more real-world use than most branded merchandise.
- Material: Heavyweight cotton canvas
- Branding: Screen print or embroidery
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪26/unit.
Knitted Scarf
A cozy, seasonal item that fits well with a winter or early-spring holiday gift, and feels more personal than a purely functional product.
- Material: Acrylic-wool knit blend
- Branding: Woven label
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪31/unit.
Baseball Cap
An easy, well-liked staple that works across ages and roles — a reliable pick when you want broad appeal without overthinking fit.
- Material: Cotton twill
- Branding: Embroidered logo
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪33/unit.
Espresso Mug
A small, cheerful desk item that's easy to give in bulk — good for a lighter-touch holiday gesture alongside a card or note.
- Material: Ceramic
- Branding: Full-color print or logo decal
- Order: MOQ 108 · from ₪34/unit.
Americano Mug
One of the lowest-cost items on this list, and still a genuinely useful daily-desk item — good for very large team gifting.
- Material: Ceramic
- Branding: Full-color print or logo decal
- Order: MOQ 108 · from ₪16/unit.
Bamboo Tea Bottle
A step up from a standard bottle, with a natural bamboo finish that reads as a more considered, higher-end gift.
- Material: Glass with bamboo sleeve
- Branding: Laser engraving on bamboo
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪75/unit.
Canvas Travel Pouch
A compact organizer that's handy for travel or everyday carry — a nice small-format gift that still feels considered.
- Material: Cotton canvas
- Branding: Screen print
- Order: MOQ 25 · from ₪33/unit.
Leather Luggage Tag
A small, personal-feeling accessory that works well for frequent travelers on the team, or as an add-on to a bigger gift.
- Material: PU or genuine leather
- Branding: Debossing or foil stamp
- Order: MOQ 100 · from ₪31/unit.
RollTop Backpack
A genuinely premium option for a flagship holiday gift or a milestone life-event gift — durable and memorable as a gesture.
- Material: Water-resistant recycled polyester
- Branding: Debossed logo patch
- Order: MOQ 25 · from ₪98/unit.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
A high-value tech gift that stands out for a senior team or a milestone anniversary — genuinely useful for commuting, travel, or focus time.
- Material: ABS plastic, memory-foam ear cushions
- Branding: Laser engraving or box branding
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪98/unit.
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Wireless Mini Speaker
A compact, portable speaker that's an easy mid-tier tech gift — appealing to a broad range of tastes and use-cases.
- Material: ABS plastic, fabric grille
- Branding: Laser engraving or pad print
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪41/unit.
Wireless Powerbank
A practical, always-useful gift that fits any budget tier and travels well — a safe choice when you want something people will actually carry.
- Material: Aluminum housing
- Branding: Laser engraving
- Order: MOQ 50 · from ₪74/unit.
Remember: none of these become "tax-free" just because they're gifts. In Israel, holiday gifts to employees are always fully taxable as employment income, and the only real exemption (₪240/year) is reserved for marriage, childbirth, and bar/bat mitzvah gifts. For the full breakdown of the rules — including how client gifts and cash/vouchers are treated — see our companion guide, Are Holiday Gifts to Employees Tax-Free in Israel? No — Here's the Real Rule. Planning gifts for teams outside Israel too? Check our employee gift tax rules by country hub.
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