With the shocking tragedy of the Deadly Biker Brawl in Waco Texas still fresh in our minds, I was in Tiberias tonight shopping. At the stoplight in front of me was this local biker. The sign on his bike says, “Shma Yisrael, Ado-nai E-loheinu, Ado-nai Echad” “Hear, O Israel, Hashem Read more…
The word “Pardes פרדס” in Hebrew means “Fruit Orchard” see Song of Songs 4:13 … that’s basically what the Garden of Eden was. (more…)
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 tree at the red marker on the map. Click on Read more…
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 the comments below. Hiking through the rolling hills and valleys Read more…
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 healthy for you. Whether you eat the leaves fresh in Read more…
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 being stranded. Schools and kindergartens were closed. Which made the Read more…
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 you all a peaceful week 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 Yavne’el
After coming home from synagogue motzei Shabbat (Saturday night when Shabbat is over), it started to rain in Yavne’el, and it rained all night. In the morning it was still cloudy but it had cleared up. We call this kind of rain a “geshem shel bracha,” a rain of blessing. Read more…
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