It’s delicious date-picking season in Israel
Date-picking season, called gadid in Hebrew, starts in late summer and continues all the way to October. And it’s no easy feat.
Date-picking season, called gadid in Hebrew, starts in late summer and continues all the way to October. And it’s no easy feat.
Grown from ancient seeds found at Masada and Qumran and likely brought back to Judea from Babylon in the sixth century BCE, the fresh dates symbolize the remarkable resilience of nature.
It’s a healthy substitute for sugar, and a flavorful ingredient to add to many different dishes. Find out why silan has a place of honor in Israeli kitchens.
ISRAEL21c visits Israeli farm country, where a revived and thriving agriculture industry benefits Jewish and Arab residents.
It’s not by chance that Israel ranks as one of the healthiest countries – we embrace the Mediterranean diet and grow the superfoods that fuel it.
Are you most like a pomegranate, olive, date or eucalyptus tree? The Jewish New Year for Trees, this year on Jan. 31, is the perfect time to find out.
Israelis use date honey (silan) in soups, salads, main courses and desserts. Now consumers overseas can find this sweet syrup in local stores too.
Israeli scientists report blend of pomegranate juice and dates provide maximum protection against atherosclerosis.
US farmer David Kohl has a date to remember with Israeli agricultural expert Moshe Tirat, leading to higher yield and less water waste.
By touting the health qualities of dates and getting them to worldwide markets fresh, soft and juicy, Israel’s date growers are helping spark a major growth in world interest.