Alcohol

Refresh for Passover: Holiday sets and precise cooking and serving tools

Ahead of the 2026 Passover shopping season – a roundup of products for the holiday, from cooking and serving tools to care sets and bedding.

The roso MONO roaster, 129 NIS instead of 599 NIS.
 Assorted bottles of alcoholic beverages.

Israeli rabbis urge Jews to limit alcohol consumption on Purim due to Iran war

The White Rabbit Brewery in Tel Aviv made the first beer brewed with Israeli grown hops. They were from Moshav Odem on the Golan Heights.

For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer

150-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider

Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider


Jerusalem Highlights: November 15-21

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Illustrative image of whisky.

Fried foods and fine wine: Pairing Israeli wines with French fries

Talia Levin suggests a new culinary indulgence: pairing Israeli wines with fries. This guilt-free pleasure is perfect for these challenging times.

 Not in the photo: Israeli wine

Opening price: NIS 300,000. The most expensive whisky ever in Israel

A 50-year-old bottle of Balvenie reaches Israel with a price tag like no other.

 Whiskey in a barrel

COVID made Americans drink more. They haven’t stopped since

Excessive alcohol consumption among Americans has persisted in the years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Drinking more since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommended drinks for the weekend

Hennessy Cognac takes over Teder, Recanati Winery teams up with Castel Winery, and Horizon Brewery from Hungary makes its way to Israel with apricot beer.

 Hennessy

Alexander's new lager now available nationwide

Alexander Brewery's popular 'Alexander Lager Fest' has transitioned from a special edition to a regular offering, available in leading stores and bars across Israel.

 Octoberfest

Weekend drinking recommendations

After weeks of blurring the lines between weekends and holidays, weekend recommendations are back and hotter than ever.

 A cold mug of beer

Animals regularly consume alcohol in the wild, new study finds

Researchers question the belief that animal alcohol consumption is accidental, suggesting many species habitually ingest ethanol from fermented fruits.

 A female gibbon relaxing on the grass.

Surprise alley: Berry's wine and Anat's liqueurs

Journalist Kobi Klaitman explores Hasimta Winery, discovering wines, liqueurs, and jams. A chance encounter with Anat and Berry Ben Ezra reveals their love for fine wine and artisanal preserves.

 Anat's liqueurs

Beer and snacks: The perfect pairing? A tasting experiment

A group of beer lovers came together to determine which snacks pair best with popular beers, from classic Israeli lagers to more exotic brews.

Beer and snacks