A lovely spot for a picnic with incredible flowers and exotic animals I took a trip to the Mediterranean and decided to stop in Nahariya for a picnic lunch. I stumbled upon the Nahariya Botanical Gardens and Zoo. Since it was off season during the week we had the place Read more
Discover a dazzing array of wildflowers and bubbling springs on the Golan Heights One of the things we love best about living in the North of Israel is how close so many beautiful sites are. A while ago we decided to take the afternoon off so we drove around the Read more
Each week in our newsletter we try to give you a glimpse into our lives here in Israel through our recipes, pictures of beautiful Israel, and insights into Torah wisdom. LET’S BE FB FRIENDS But DURING the week, we post a lot of pictures and videos on FACEBOOK that don’t Read more
Although it is not one of the special “seven species” of the Land of Israel, the almond tree has a special place in the hearts of everyone who lives here in the Land. The almond tree is native to Israel and can be found in the wild, and in cultivated Read more
Tu B’Shvat has great significance in the agricultural laws that are relevant in the Land of Israel. The 15th day of the month of Shvat (which falls on Feb 11, 2017) is the cut-off date in the Hebrew calendar for calculating the age of a fruit-bearing tree. Each tree is 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 blessings to be made. First on the fruit itself. The Read more
Nili was so excited to step outside our Galilee Green offices to take this video of the first big rain of the season. After Sukkot we begin mentioning rain in our daily prayers. The time between Sukkot and Pesach is the rainy season in Israel when we need it for Read more
This month we are celebrating our second anniversary of the founding of Galilee Green. We’ve come a long way and have built an amazing family of subscribers around the world. Our goal from the beginning was not only to provide you with some of the best extra virgin olive oil Read more
I was returning home to Yavne’el in the Galilee from picking up some decanters at our supplier in Samaria. We decided to stop for a picnic lunch at the official rest stop on Highway 6 which is the main north/south toll road in the country. The rest stop is similar Read more
The Hebrew word for butterfly is פרפר parpar. Spring comes early in this part of the Galilee. The flowers blooming in the garden are fighting for space with the wild thistles and mustard greens. The fresh burst of pinks, whites and yellows is accompanied by the buzzing of bees and the Read more