Made in Israel
June 28th, 2008 . by Aaron
More and more, I am noticing Judaica products that are made in China or India. Another thing that I am noticing is items made by Israeli companies that are actually manufactured in the Far East (much as you might by a Whirlpool dishwasher that was made in China).
I am not necessarily against this practice altogether. We also sell a few items that are made in China. For example our Clear Lucite Mezuzah Cover. This is an example of a product that is meant to be mass produced as cheaply as possible in order to keep it affordable. It is therefore understandable that it would be made in China.
What I am a bit uncomfortable about is the practice that is becoming increasingly popular of Israeli companies marketing Israeli style Judaica products that are made in China. Some of these companies will even shop around Israel for products made by Israel artist and then go get the same thing mass produced in China. They will then market it under the name of their Israeli company. The words ‘made in China’ will be in tiny print on the bottom of the package (or nowhere at all).
I think that most customers who purchase Judaica products want them to be made in Israel. And I think that this practice takes advantage of peoples simple trust. As I have become aware of this practice, I am trying more and more to offer only items that are actually made in Israel. On each product page, it will be noted if the item is made in Israel. If you want to support this kind of business practice. Vote with your credit card and make sure to purchase only these products.
