What Crop is This?
Galilee Farmers in the Early 1900s Experimented with Many Crops…
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Houses Divided
The Republicans and Democrats are divided about attending Netanyahu’s speech to congress. Is there a biblical precedent for this? Prime Minister Netanyahu’s invitation to speak at the joint session of congress continues to spark controversy in America and in Israel. Read more…
The Jerusalem Conspiracy
The division in Israel today between those who want to fight terror and those who want to reform terrorists is not new. Learn about the different sides of the conflict from a Torah perspective through this historical novel of the Oslo Peace Process.
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Kings & First Born “Rights”
Should the “Firstborn” Become King? Learn about the roles of Yehuda and Yoseph
Gnarly Old Olive Tree
If you are ever near the bus station in this town there is a pedestrian shortcut you can take that leads you past this venerable old and gnarly Olive Oil tree. Here’s the location on a map You’ll find the Read more…
Let’s Make Tabouli Salad
Tabouli Salad is a fresh and healthy Mediterranean Grain salad. It is packed with protein, fiber, vitamin C, K and manganese. It is a salad that is great for building strong bones and boosting your immune system.
It’s best to begin this salad at least 3 hours before serving to allow the bulgur to marinate and chill.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup Galilee Green Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon dried mint
- 1 heaping teaspoon crushed garlic
- 2 medium diced tomatoes
- 1 chopped cucumber
- 1 chopped red pepper
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- ½ cup chick peas
- 1 packed cup chopped parsley
- Optional: sunflower seeds, grated carrots, radishes finely chopped
Directions
- Step 1 – mix together – bulghur, boiling water and salt in a bowl. Cover with tea towel and wait 15 minutes
- Step 2 – add – oil, garlic, mint and lemon juice – chill in fridge for 2 – 3 hours
- Step 3 – just before serving, gently add chopped vegetables to chilled bulgur and correct seasonings to taste
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Are Green and Black Olives Different Varieties?
Most people think Green Olives and Black Olives are different varieties. In fact they come from the same tree! All olives start out green. As they mature during the growing season they turn purple. Finally they become almost black when Read more…
Bibi, Barack and Moshe
Bibi, Barack and Moshe – How to choose a leader We are in the middle of election season here in Israel and the frenzy of primary voting among the competing parties. Ironically, the reason for the election is the controversy Read more…
10 Best Reasons to Love the Galilee
Whether you’ve visited here already or just dreamed about coming here one day – it’s impossible not to fall in love with the Galilee. Here are our own “10 Best Reasons to Love the Galilee”. Please add your own in Read more…