Israel
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
Recipes
Tabouli Salad
How to 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 Read more
Olives and Oil
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
News
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
Israel
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
Israel
The Galilee is Bursting with Mustard!
In the winter, after the first rains, the wild flowers in the Galilee burst to life. Even the weeds put on a stunning display! Here is a field of mustard greens that is not only beautiful, but delicious and amazingly Read more
Israel
Snow and Rainbows – What do they mean?
First Came the Snow – Then the Rainbow This week began with the prediction of a rare winter snowstorm in Israel. The mayor of Jerusalem called for the shutting down of roads leading into the capital to prevent cars from Read more
Israel
Shavua Tov… wishing you all a peaceful week!
The whole world is gripped by the tragic events in France last week, and terrorists seem to be advancing their wicked plots. It’s important to focus on King David’s words reminding us that God’s plan will ultimately be fulfilled. Wishing Read more
Torah Wisdom
Fasting on New Years?!
10th of Tevet fell on January 1 – What does it mean? While the whole world celebrated on December 31 and January 1, observant Jews around the world and here in Israel fasted! There are actually four New Years in Read more
Israel
Howdy! Blessings of Bounty from the Galilee
The land is not only bringing forth her fruits for the Jewish people who have returned from exile… but also bounty beyond belief to feed our animals as well! Bales of hay waiting to be stored in local barns in Read more