Knesset Food Law to Reduce Waste Hopes to Make Impact on Israel’s Poor
Nearly one fifth of Israelis are living with food insecurity. They are often hungry and their nutrition requirements go unmet. Meanwhile, over a third of all food produced in Israel is wasted; half of it is thrown out though still salvageable for consumption.
Hold the Steak; Chickpeas Are the Food of the Future
An Israeli scientist has adapted a classic regional food in a way that may help feed the world by replacing animal protein with a much healthier alternative.
With More Than 100,000 Israeli Families Suffering from Food Insecurity, Colel Chabad Comes to Their Aid
In 2017, Colel Chabad fed more than 24,500 children through their various food security efforts.
PHOTOS: Biblical Scripture Comes Alive in Feast of Ancient Exotic Curiosities
The “Feast of Exotic Curiosities” served rare and strange delicacies which the Bible says are kosher, but which have been largely lost to Jewish cuisine.
Healthy Cooking Classes Teach Hungry Israelis to Make More With Less
Two leading Israeli charity organizations are joining forces to educate impoverished Israelis about nutrition after studies revealed that the poor eat cheaper, unhealthier foods.
Israel’s “Cornflake Law” Means Crumbs for the Poor
Food prices in Israel are an astounding 20 to 60 percent above the OECD average, including for basic necessities like dairy products and eggs.
Thanksgiving – A Jewish Holiday? [RECIPE]
While Thanksgiving is not traditionally celebrated in Israel, it is a holiday to which many Jews relate, as Judaism has hundreds of built-in daily actions which make every day a day for giving thanks.
Buyer Beware: Fake Extra Virgin Olive Oils Flooding the Market
The growing olive oil market is now flooded with fake and chemical-laden oils which do not provide the desired health benefits nor delicious flavor sought.
PHOTOS: With Manna From Heaven, Biblical Feast Revives Ancient Foods
The first annual Biblical dinner, hosted by the Museum of Biblical Natural History, offered a unique opportunity to eat a Biblical feast fit for patriarchs.
How Can Feasting Bring You Closer to Paradise?
“We are not angels who don’t eat. We could have been created without the need for sustenance everyday. Yet God wants us to eat daily in order to ensure that we connect to Him through food.”
