Here is where your Widow’s Mite goes to its right place!
“We help preserve the existence of the living stones; the first Christians of the world” Maher N. Canawati ~ Founder
Our vision
Our vision is to see a flourishing Christian community in the Holy Land that is highly committed, well educated, creative, and sustainable.
Our mission
Our mission is to help protect & empower the “living stones” of the Holy Land through kind and in kind contribution.
From Nicola Canawati to his son Maher; the inspiration continues to glow!
We are on the ground side by side with the “living stones” in the Holy Land
Holy Land Roots is a non-profit branch of The Three Arches Souvenir Shop in Bethlehem that is considered to be one of the very first souvenir shops in Palestine founded by the late Nicola Canawati. The souvenir shop has the widest selection of biblical symbols and products that include traditional handicrafts, such as olive wood, Mother of Pearl and ceramics, a wide range of the finest gold, silver, pearl and diamond jewelry, along with our collection of ancient precious icons.
Continuing the journey of his late father, Maher Canawati has been contributing 10% of the shop’s monthly profit to support the Christian community of Bethlehem, focusing on: scholarships to students, medical care, renovating needy people’s homes, creating job opportunities to Youth and Women, and supporting several initiatives within the Christian community of Bethlehem. The Three Arches as well has an online shopping platform that automatically deducts 10% of its sales to Holy Land Roots, where the profit is contributed to the work we do.
Since this charitable work has brought great outcomes to the people we have always helped, we have founded Holy Land Roots in 2023 as a local Palestinian non-profit Company in order to reach out to more families in the Bethlehem region where all the donations are put at its right place, as well as to be able to reach more donors who believe in the importance of the existence of the first Christians of the world, here in the Holy Land!
Contribute to charity causes in the Holy Land
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Raised: $3,300 Goal: $5,000
Scholarships for Children’s Education
Invest in Education!
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17
give hope.
Hope is magic
Jesus is Love.
What our friends think about Holy Land Roots
This is how givers feel
I have personally known the Canawati family for almost 40 years.
I had the pleasure of calling Nicky Canawati a dear friend, and was honored to partner with him on several ministry projects in the city of Bethlehem.
A number of years ago the Lord put it in my heart to ministry to the Christians of Bethlehem, and the Canawati family has been a large part of helping us to do just that.
Today, I am thrilled to see how Maher has established Holy Land Roots and is striving to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord by sharing the Love to those in need in and around Bethlehem.
I encourage anyone who feels to be a part of Holy Land Roots to contact Maher and see how you too can make a difference by partnering with him.
Perry Stone
Voice of Evangelism Ministries
Cleveland, Tennessee
For Maher,
Thank you for the hospitality!
The Holy city of Bethlehem is in good hands as long as you are there!
Max Lucado / author of “Because of Bethlehem love is born, hope is here”
Friend & Supporter
I have personally known Maher Canawati since 2018 and have taken over 350 visitors to his shop in Bethlehem. I can assure that anyone that the quality of the products on sale are of international standards. Moreover, the feedback I personally received from the tourists who purchased products from his shop stated that it was value for money. He was also responsible for providing corporate TMD items which we used as gifts to our international partners.
Over the years me and Maher have become friends and I consider him a brother and family in Bethlehem.
He is a man that can be trusted who never under promises, but delivers what he promises. His products fills many homes in USA, UK, Australia, Indonesia, India & Sri Lanka.
Dr. David O C Nicolle
Supporter
I met Nicola Canawati 50 years ago when I visited the Three Arches on a Billy Graham tour in 1973. For the last 28 years, I have led 52 groups to the Holy Land and especially to Bethlehem. In the early 2000’s Nicky would meet us at the border and personally escort our group to his store. One of the highlights every one of my trips, has been shopping at the Three Arches. About 14 years ago, I asked Nicola to give me the name of a family in Bethlehem that we could bless with some direct help. He gave me the name of a recent widow with a number of small children. Since the day we met this family in their Bethlehem home, every group has brought a “love gift” for them which has sustained them over the years. Maher has been a great help in facilitating this over the years with this family. When Nicola passed to Heaven, I began a relationship with Maher. Maher is a trusted friend. He is honest and compassionate, and so welcoming every time we come to Bethlehem. I recommend shopping at the Three Arches. It is by far the BEST store in the Holy Land! Quality, fair pricing, trusted shipping and great customer service!
Pastor. Wayne Skaff
Friend & Supporter
Monthly Silver Package
$10.00
You’ll get blessed oils from Jerusalem & a replica Widow’s Mite
Monthly Diamond Package
$700.00
You’ll get an Olive Wood Nativity set & a replica Widow’s Mite
Monthly Platinum Package
$1500.00
You’ll get a genuine Widow’s Mite pendant framed in gold
Only through you, we can dream bigger!
“Nothing happens unless first a dream” ~ Carl Sandburg
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