Judaica, Artwork, and Jewelry from Jerusalem

Welcome to Shorashim of the Old City

Shorashim of the Old City has since its inception in 1986 strived to be much more than a gift shop. As a Biblical Shop, we have endeavored to offer a wide range of gifts and art pieces that are inspired by the timeless verses of the Tanach (the Bible). Every Judaica item, every piece of jewelry and artwork, overflow with meaning.

Our location in the midst of the Old City of Jerusalem has also enabled us to use the venue as a place of learning and dialogue. The Shorashim Learning Center has developed into a center where individuals and groups can discuss, debate, and discover the beauty and depth ensconced within G-d's words in Torah. We believe that our learning venues will grow, with HaShem's help, in response to the growing need and desire to unearth the treasures of Tanach.

Our web sites attempt to present both aspects. The Shorashim Biblical Shop and The Jerusalem Insights Magazine sites attempt to recreate the atmosphere and warmth of our shop in the Old City of Jerusalem. They have been created for those who have not been able to visit us in the Old City yet and as a warm reunion for those who have.

The Shorashim Biblical Shop continues to offer a growing and varied display of gifts with meaning, depth and tradition.

The Jerusalem Insight Magazine, Shorashim's Weblog, is a source of news, views and information regarding the awesome story that is the modern state of Israel. The articles, Torah teachings and personal stories are presented in our journal in a desire to feed the mind and touch the soul - a journal that expresses the heart and the passion, the disappointments and the hopes of a people rebuilding their ancient homeland.