Our Story

The story of Israel Xpress started in 2013 when I came on the Israel XP gap year program at Bar Ilan University. After an amazing year exploring, learning, and making life-long connections, I continued my Israel experience learning in Yeshiva and drafting into the Israeli Army where I served as a combat soldier in the tanks division.  After the army, I returned to the world of gap year programs and became a madrich on the Israel XP program for three years.  I loved being around the students and helping them with whatever they needed. When Covid hit in 2020, the new students coming to Israel had to quarantine and required many products, while stuck in their dorm rooms.  To help them, I created an online store dedicated to serving the needs of those students.  Israel Xpress has since expanded to serve the needs of gap year students and olim all over Israel. 

 

Just as Israel Xpress entered its second year of operation in the fall of 2023, the world was shocked and horrified by the despicable events of October 7th.  Like the entire Jewish community, I was called into action to do my part to defend the State of Israel.  Israel Xpress was closed for four months when I was serving in Miluim (IDF Reserves) and at the same we were able to help many soldiers with our diverse stock of products.  Once released from duty, Israel Xpress resumed full activity, delivering to countless happy customers across Israel. 

 

Since the beginning, our mission has been to remove the stress and challenge of purchasing in Israel and offer an easy-to-use, online store for gap year students and olim across Israel.  We pride ourselves on fast delivery and excellent English-speaking customer service. As a top source for imported American food and beverage products in Israel, Israel Xpress is here to help make your time in Israel feel like home.

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-Yaakov Bergfeld, CEO & Founder of Israel Xpress