This year the Hebrew month of Tishrei coincides with most of the month of September. The festivals of Rosh HaShanah (New Year), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Sukkoth (Tabernacles) and its intermediate days, and Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret all Read more
Bible believers know that studying the word of God is good for you. What might might come as a surprise is that one particular food discussed in the Bible contains a wide array of health benefits. This is becoming increasingly Read more
Every Friday night I like to make a Garlic and Olive Oil Dip for dipping our Challah This week, Chris Dalziel of British Columbia posted her recipe for Aioli Sauce which has the same ingredients which are blended into a Read more
The fruits ripen early in this part of the Galilee. That’s the blessing that Yaakov gave to his son Naphtali. And it means that the fruits in this area of Northern Israel are the sweetest and lushest in the Land! Read more
Our Galilee Green Family loves traditional Israeli dishes. They are the most requested recipes! And eggplant is one of the most popular ingredients in Israeli cooking. So here is my version of Baba Ganoush. (Baba Ganoush is an Arabic term Read more
Nestled in the foothills leading up to Jerusalem is the town of Beit Shemesh. It’s about halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Although it goes back to biblical times, the modern town was founded in 1950. It was a small Read more
I mostly eat some kind of protein and vegetables and a little fruit as well. A nice change from my regular salmon fillets is a nicely seared tuna steak. Tuna is more economical than salmon and it has a bolder Read more
The first Kibbutz (socialist agricultural commune) was established in 1911 on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where the Jordan River exits the southern end of the Sea. By 1946 (in the Israel Government Press Office photo above) it Read more
It’s wonderful getting together with extended family for a summer afternoon or evening. And of course food plays a big part in these gatherings. Each family brings something to the table when our crew meets and one of the dishes Read more
Just eight minutes south of Jerusalem is the beautiful town on Efrat. It’s the former home of one of my sons. Bordering Bethlehem it is a strategically located “settlement” in the Gush Etzion Block of settlements and towns. Watch the Read more