We saw some oranges from the supermarket today and I got excited! Really? A couple of oranges?!! What’s so exciting? Well it’s the month of Kislev (December) here in the Galilee and Hanukkah is approaching. So even though the weather Read more
Battle lines are being drawn now that the European Union requires labeling exports from the “terrritories.” Israel’s supporters around the world are jumping on the bandwagon to defy the EU and increase their own purchases from the “settlements.” Thank you Read more
Who doesn’t love going to weddings? It’s a time for celebrating the building of a new home with great food and lots of dancing. Most Israeli weddings are fairly casual affairs. You are often given the choice of fish or Read more
Shalom! The gift set arrived today and it’s GORGEOUS. I know our friends are going to love it. Thank you so much for a beautiful and meaningful product, and a way to support Israel as well. — Ruth Mastron, Oceanside Read more
Why is there a custom to leave a small stone at the grave of a loved one when visiting a Jewish cemetery? Throughout the centuries the tradition of leaving a pebble or small stone on the monument or the grave has Read more
Thank you! And thank you for the pebbles in our last order. It was the most thoughtful and meaningful gift that you could have given. We are extremely grateful to have a connection to the land through Galilee Green. – Read more
The Festivals are over and the moon of the month of Tishrei is waning. The days in (more…)
Although Yavne’el is mentioned as a border town in tribal area of Naphtali in the book of Joshua, the modern village of Yavne’el was founded in 1901. The struggling Jewish pioneers began with a large tract of land purchased by Read more
This is a filling favorite that can be used as part of a group of salads to use as an appetizer at a Shabbat meal. We love it as a side dish with a cold roast beef lunch. It’s also Read more
It’s a shame Barak Obama didn’t study how Yaakov negotiated with Esav before the USA sat down with the Iranians Yaakov was confronted by the reality of a deceitful brother Esav who pretended to care about carrying on the traditions Read more