A new map of Israel is in the works — one that doesn’t include a green line. Indeed it is not a political or even a conventionally geographical bit of cartography. It is a map that divides Israel into small winemaking regions, taking into account topography, soil, and climate. This map should help consumers and…
Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly the most Jewish holiday. The holiday gets its name from Saint Valentine, who valiantly tried to preach the word of Jesus of Nazareth and ended up being executed by the Roman Emperor Claudius II for trying to convert Claudius to Christianity. These days, everyone from Jews to Christians celebrate a more…
The surge of Israeli boutique wineries — defined as those producing 20,000 cases or fewer — is hard to miss. Those in the Royal Wine Corp. portfolio include Shiloh, Psgot, Bazelet haGolan, Or Haganuz, Matar, Vitkin and Titora. One producer, Jezreel Valley Winery, stands out by marketing itself as “true Israeli winemaking” and “original Israeli…
We’ve put together the ultimate wine guide for your Rosh Hashanah meals — no matter your preference (White or red? Dry or sweet? Bubbly or smooth?), we’ve got you covered. Best Holiday Sparklers In the spirit of the season, I have a confession to make: I actually like Moscato wine — that low-alcohol, bubbly, sweet…
(JTA) — Canadian authorities withdrew a guideline that prevented goods produced in the West Bank from being labeled “Made in Israel.” In a statement released Thursday, the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency said that two wines that had fallen under the labeling ban did in fact “adhere” to the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement and could…
In “A Feminist Case Against Kosher Wine,” writer Liya Rechtman has taken an antiquated approach to Judaism while ignoring the rapid change occurring in the Jewish community today. Her advice not to drink kosher wine during Passover or any other time shows a powerful disconnect with what kosher wine truly represents. We can look at…
While historians are still debating whether the Last Supper was a Passover Seder or a normal dinner, researchers are coming closer to uncovering one key element: What type of wine would have been served at the meal. Wine has been produced in the Middle East for at least 6,000 years, according to research conducted by…
It’s not easy to be an Israeli: the weather, the taxes, the situation, the government… It’s even more difficult to be an Israeli winemaker: the weather, the taxes, the situation, the government — and the kosher protection network… But all of this pales in comparison to the challenge of making non-kosher wine in Israel, as…
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