In the heart of the Lower Galilee, among green landscapes, Mount Tabor and the Sea of Galilee, lies the Lavi Kibbutz Hotel – a true gem of rural Jewish hospitality, combining an inspiring Zionist past with a pampering present adapted to the religious family.
The hotel offers about 180 spacious and well-maintained rooms, a heated indoor pool open year-round, an outdoor toddlers’ pool, wide lawns, a gym, a playroom, a playground, pleasant sitting areas along a shaded promenade, and even a rich and varied wine bar.
The hotel’s surroundings also provide additional experiences – a goat pen, an active dairy farm with live milking, outdoor fitness facilities, and nature sites just a short distance away: Lavi Forest, Horns of Hittin and Nabi Shuʿayb.
The uniqueness of the place lies in the combination of modern leisure with the values of community, Zionism, and Judaism.
Kibbutz Lavi was founded in 1949 by a group of young survivors of the Kindertransport, and today serves as home not only to a leading furniture factory and thriving agriculture, but also to the hotel that continues its heritage.
And now – for our personal touch:
We visited the hotel for a family weekend, and the experience simply exceeded all expectations.
From the reception desk it was already clear that the place thinks about religious families down to the smallest detail – a rare and much-appreciated feeling.
The rooms are spacious, well-equipped, and even include a netilat yadayim cup in the bathrooms and a washing station outside – small details that make a big difference.
The indoor pool was the highlight for us – large, clean, and divided into separate hours for men and women.
It was the first time we all truly enjoyed a hotel pool – without compromise.
On Shabbat we felt that the hotel really lives the Shabbat: instead of toilet paper there are tissues, on every floor there is a service room with a hot water urn running throughout Shabbat, including tea, coffee, and everything needed – accessible, orderly, and pleasant.
During the weekend there were invested activities for the whole family: the children enjoyed an animal show and a magician, while we were treated to a live performance by Yishai Lapidot – uplifting, joyful, and energetic.
The entire staff – from reception to maintenance – was kind, attentive, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make us feel at home.
Even the souvenir shop at the hotel was a pleasant surprise – with a wide selection, beautiful design, and good prices.
True, the hotel is not new, but the green location, the kibbutz tranquility, the special atmosphere, and the warm service – created for us a truly meaningful and relaxing vacation.
In conclusion: if you are looking for a family holiday with soul – one that is truly tailored to the religious family, thinks of every detail, and offers a rare combination of atmosphere, nature, content, and human warmth – the Lavi Kibbutz Hotel is the address.
For more information and reservations visit the website
Ptora Family Boutique launches a festive gift set series for the New Year
For the upcoming year, Ptora – a family boutique from the Lachish region – presents a series of elegant and meticulously designed gift boxes.
Each box combines the best of the farm’s produce, including award-winning olive oil, artisanal boutique wines, richly flavored honey, and fine delicacies, along with surprising collaborations with selected local producers.
The refined design, combined with the treasures of the land, brings a unique culinary experience that tells the story of three generations of quality agriculture and rare terroir.
The gift sets are available in a variety of assortments and prices, with delivery options throughout Israel and even abroad.
The wine division “The Scottish” of Israco launches in Israel for the first time the wines of Yealands Winery from New Zealand – one of the world’s leading wineries in environmental sustainability.
The launch includes two white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes:
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc – a refreshing dry wine from the Marlborough region, with aromas of herbs and passionfruit. Price: 65 NIS
Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc – a premium wine, complex and full of aromas, from selected grapes of the Awatere Valley. Price: 79 NIS
The winery, founded in 2008 by Peter Yealands, was the first in the world with zero carbon footprint.
It is known for ecological growing methods, use of solar energy, and commitment to recycled packaging.
Available at Tiv Ta'am branches, professional wine shops, and selected restaurants and bars.
More information on the website
The professional makeup brand NYX Professional Makeup officially launches its activity in Israel with a colorful international campaign, full of humor and energy, starring international businesswoman and model Paris Hilton and singer-rapper Saweetie, under the slogan IF YOU NYX YOU KNOW.
The campaign, running simultaneously worldwide, highlights the brand’s ten iconic products, including: FAT OIL lip oil for up to 12 hours of moisture, BUTTERMELT blush in powder texture, EPIK INK waterproof felt-tip eyeliner, THE BROW GLUE brow gel, and THE FACE GLUE primer/setting spray for up to 24 hours of durability.
Founded in Los Angeles and acquired in 2014 by the L’Oréal Group, NYX offers professional, bold, and accessible makeup for everyone, while connecting the younger generation to contemporary trends in pop culture.
The products are already available in pharmacy chains and selected perfumeries across the country, with a wide collection of about 300 professional makeup items.
Super-Pharm expands the “30 Days” series of the Korean skincare brand Some By Mi with the launch of the Bye Bye Blackhead cleansing foam – a formula based on 24% green tea and a blend of 16 types of tea, which thoroughly cleanses the skin, improves the appearance of pores, and gently removes excess oil and dead skin cells.
The green series includes a variety of products based on AHA, BHA, PHA acids, centella asiatica extract, and tea tree water, for soothing the skin, improving its texture, and nourishing it.
Among the products: toner, dual-phase serum, face cream, spot treatment patches, facial and body soaps, cleansing pads, sunscreen, and dedicated sets for acne-prone skin.
The brand, launched in Israel about six months ago, has become popular thanks to the combination of natural and gentle ingredients with advanced technologies.
The products are available at Super-Pharm branches and on Super-Pharm Online.
Floraïku Paris – A New Fragrance for a Japanese Celebration in a Bottle
The luxury perfume brand Floraïku Paris, inspired by Japanese culture and rituals, launches a new unisex fragrance from the SECRET TEAS AND SPICES collection – GONG Eau de Parfum.
The perfume combines the freshness of yuzu, the sweetness of dorayaki (a round Japanese pastry resembling a gong), and warm amber, creating a refined and harmonious sensory experience.
The scent is composed of a delicate palette of Italian mandarin, pink and black pepper, Siam benzoin, guaiac wood, sandalwood, and vetiver – a rounded and balanced blend that celebrates Japanese tea time.
Price: 1,200 NIS (50 ml + 10 ml)
Available at BEYONDSKIN chain stores and online
The French dermo-cosmetics brand VICHY launches LIFTACTIV COLLAGEN SPECIALIST 16 – the first serum of its kind with Co-Bonding technology, which works on all 16 types of collagen in the skin.
The formula, the result of 25 years of research, combines three active ingredients: rhamnose (10%) to stimulate collagen production, peptides to improve firmness and elasticity, and maitake mushroom to maintain hydration and protect against premature aging.
The serum has a light, transparent, non-sticky texture, suitable for daily use morning and evening.
Price: 251.90 NIS for 30 ml.
Available in pharmacy chains, drugstores, and online shops.
Careline launches Aqua Rescue – an active hydration series that provides the skin with freshness, radiance, and reinforcement of the protective barrier, with a formula rich in active moisturizing ingredients and hyaluronic acid.
The series includes:
Water Gel – a refreshing gel for normal, combination, or oily skin (6% active moisture complex).
Water Cream – a rich cream for combination or dry skin (6% active moisture complex).
Repair Cream – a buttery cream for very dry skin (10% active moisture complex).
All products are hypoallergenic, easily absorbed, and provide long-lasting hydration from the very first use.
Price: 99.90 NIS per unit.
Available in pharmacy chains and on Careline’s website
Beautycare launches new summer drops in hygiene:
The low-cost chain Beautycare presents a series of practical products for the summer season, with a focus on hygiene at affordable prices.
Among the new items:
Clean Face – natural disposable towels for cleansing and drying the face, for sterile and convenient use (12.90 NIS).
B MATTE – oil-absorbing sheets for a matte look and long-lasting makeup (12.90 NIS for 50 sheets).
Hair towel cap – made of microfiber for quick drying and reduced heat damage (7.90 NIS).
Satin scrunchies – for gentle, non-pulling hair styling (2 NIS per unit).
The products are available at Beautycare’s website and through the order center 0747-185-185
The international skincare brand L’Oréal Paris launches BRIGHT REVEAL UV Stick SPF50
An innovative protective stick that combines high hydration with broad-spectrum sun protection, suitable even for application over makeup and without an oily feeling.
The transparent stick comes in a compact, elegant format, suitable for all skin tones, and is ideal for carrying in a bag to refresh protection throughout the day.
Enriched with vitamin E and antioxidants, it helps prevent sunspots, signs of aging, and pigmentation.
Key benefits: non-comedogenic, glides easily, transparent, lightweight, and comfortable even on hot summer days. Suitable also for sensitive areas such as around the eyes and lips.
Recommended price: 90 NIS
Available at Super-Pharm branches, Super-Pharm Online, and on the brand’s website
The salty snack brand POOF launches a new baked snack series in various shapes and flavors: ketchup rings, cheese hearts, and grill pretzels.
The snacks are made from corn combined with potato flakes, creating a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture suitable for children and adults alike.
The series joins the existing product lines – POOF 3D in various shapes and flavors and POOF Crunch with a crispy texture and bold flavors.
Kosher under the supervision of the Badatz Eda Haredit.
Recommended price: about 3.6 NIS (400 grams).
Available in all food and retail chains nationwide.
SodaStream launches a trio of carbonating bottles in a “Blue Eye” design – for good luck and refreshing drinks
The sparkling beverage brand SodaStream introduces a special edition of three carbonating bottles with a blue-eye design – a well-known symbol of protection and good fortune in various cultures.
The bottles, each with a capacity of 1 liter, are made of BPA-free plastic, suitable for multiple use and dishwasher safe.
They are designed for use with home SodaStream machines, enhancing the carbonation experience.
Price: 69 NIS for a trio.
Available online, via the order center (*9880), and in selected retail chains.
Miniline, the official importer of AEG in Israel, launches a luxurious and innovative series of ovens and cooktops – the first in Israel with artificial intelligence technology.
The new ovens can adapt the baking program to a recipe directly from an internet link and include dozens of automatic programs such as AirFry, pizza, dough proofing, plate warming, and fruit drying.
They are equipped with a touch display, energy rating A++, and a design in matte or glossy black, with safe heat insulation.
Alongside the ovens, induction cooktops with built-in hoods, induction-gas hybrid cooktops, as well as hoods, refrigerators, wine coolers, coffee machines, and warming drawers are offered.
Oven prices start at 2,790 NIS and cooktops from 1,390 NIS.
The series is now available in electronics chains and select stores.
The New Revolution in Aesthetic Medicine: MCT System – Skin Rejuvenation with Autologous Exosomes
The innovative MCT system brings groundbreaking news to the world of regenerative and aesthetic medicine.
It is an advanced technology that produces autologous exosomes (from the patient’s own source) from their blood, for the purpose of repairing, healing, and regenerating skin and body cells.
Developed by the Spanish company MCT and imported to Israel by Alphamedix, the system enables significant improvement in skin texture, reduction of fine lines, treatment of pigmentation, hair loss, scars, and even medical indications such as wound healing.
How does it work? With a simple blood sample, plasma enriched with platelets is extracted and fed into the MCT device – where highly concentrated exosomes are produced and injected into treatment areas for cellular repair and tissue renewal.
Results are often noticeable after the very first treatment.
Key advantages:
A natural and biological process, personally tailored to the patient.
Suitable for anti-aging treatments, skin rejuvenation, intimate revitalization, and more.
Safe, effective, and combinable with other advanced technologies (such as Morpheus8, CO2, Radiesse).
Treatment is performed only in doctors’ clinics.
A series of 3 treatments at 3-week intervals is recommended.
Price per treatment: starting at 2,500 NIS.
For more information:
Alphamedix – 03-7589090
