What I call a “Mount Tabor Bowl” (otherwise known as the Buddha Bowl or Hippie Bowl) is a creative way of eating a full meal in one personal sized serving dish. The idea is to pack a whole bunch of Read more
We were out shopping recently at a brand new supermarket in the Village of Kfar Tabor just ten minutes down the road from us here in the Galilee. Actually we were picking up some supplies that we plan to use Read more
“And if you bring an a meal offering baked in the oven, it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mixed with olive oil, or unleavened wafers spread with olive oil.” Leviticus 2:4 Following the celebration of Hanukkah this past Read more
Most people love our Galilee Green olive oil because of its unique delicate flavor! However our subscriber Cynthia Liora from Pomona CA posted this picture on her Facebook Wall with the following caption. “Shabbat lights; pure Galilee Green olive oil Read more
Everything in the world is a potential springboard for meaning. From the Torah portion — Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43) (This is a guest post from my dear friend and study partner, Rabbi Shraga Simmons. Originally published on Aish.com) This week’s parsha Read more
It’s December and the citrus is ready for picking in the Galilee. Join me in the short video below as I sample my first kumquat of the year from this tree in Yavne’el! It’s sweet and delicious. There are two Read more
During WWI the British captured Jerusalem from the Ottoman Turks on December 9 of 1917. This began a year-long campaign by the British to liberate all of “Palestine” from the enemy. And did you know, that on that same night, Read more
The Golan Heights is part of the Biblical Land of Israel that God promised to Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov and their descendants. It belongs to Israel — period. For those who feel like arguing with God, Israel won this territory Read more
Corn is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love the salty and sometimes burnt flavor of popcorn and the sweetness of corn on the cob. There are actually “corn on the cob” street vendors in Israel. They’ll be stirring Read more
Is coconut oil really the “cure all” that it’s been hyped up to be? A recent article in the Washington Post presents some new facts that shows that although “Coconut may taste good,” extra virgin olive oil may be better Read more