Alcohol

Valentine’s Day 2026: The aphrodisiac myth that could spoil your romantic dinner

The term “aphrodisiac,” derived from the Greek goddess of love, refers to foods believed to increase desire and physical pleasure. Yet, experts stress that such claims lack scientific grounding.

Different foods considered to be aphrodisiacs (illustrative)
PHD STUDENT Yulia Melnik-Kesler.

Early warning system for undrinkable wine glows in the dark

The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

The brewer of four Shomron beers says that brewing is what cured him from post-trauma after many years of active combat duty.

New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity


Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion

Airline seeks €15,350 compensation from disruptive passenger whose behavior forced unscheduled landing.

 Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion. Illustration.

Cooking an experience with Chivas Regal

During the I Rise, We Rise campaign by Chivas Regal, chefs Tomer Tal and Tom Levy came together for a one-time event at the R48 Hotel in Tel Aviv.

 Maya Rotem, Itay Nahmias, Tom Levy, Tomer Tal,  and Yoash Ben Eliezer

Southwest pilot forcibly removed from cockpit for being too drunk

The flight was delayed by almost five hours due to Southwest Airlines searching for a replacement pilot.

 A Southwest Airlines jetliner departs from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., December 27, 2022. (Illustrative)

How much happiness: The celebs’ tequila at a surprising price that shocked the market

While celebrities are photographed with the luxurious tequila bottle in clubs, it can be found between canned goods and ketchup at Osher Ad for only NIS 799.

 Clase Azul Reposado tequila

Wait, what did we just eat?

Launches, news, and pours: We tasted the new products and got excited.

 Alfred's Mortadella

How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risk - explainer

US dietary guidelines currently recommend two or fewer drinks per day for men and one drink or less per day for women.

 Adolescents Drink Alcohol, Illustration.

Israeli Alexander Brewery's bock beer wins silver at European Beer Star contest

Alexander Brewery has been almost the only Israeli craft brewery to win awards in international competitions, beginning in 2013. 

 TWO BEERS featured at the Alexander Brewery press tour and conference: Alexander Bock Beer (L) and Alexander Fest Lager.

Meet acetaldehyde, the neurotransmitter that messes our brains on alcohol

The interplay of mainly depressant and occasionally activating effects of alcohol creates chaos in the brain, leading to perceptions of dizziness and impaired situational assessment.

 The interplay of mainly depressant and occasionally activating effects of alcohol creates chaos in the brain.

A kind of comfort: White wines to warm up our winter

Rich in alcohol, full-bodied, aged, and semi-dry—Orit Grinboim-Liron recommends winter-friendly white wines from around the world, including one unmissable Israeli wine.

 White wine

Vitkin Winery: Leading Israel's revolution against Cabernet and Chardonnay

Vitkin Winery forged a new path and took many of the Israeli wine producers with them. They created change and still inspire their peers with their innovative winemaking.

 SIBLING PARTNERS in Vitkin: Assaf Paz, the winemaker; and Sharona Belogolovsky, the CEO.