Grapes in israel

Israeli agricultural non-profit CultivAid helps support Tanzania’s growing wine industry

Tanzania's commercial wine industry is relatively young by global standards, dating back to the early 1960s when Catholic missionaries introduced modern viticulture around Dodoma.

 Israeli nonprofit CultivAid is working with Tanzanian grape growers and young agricultural professionals.
An illustrative image of people drinking wine.

‘Al Pri Gafna’: Tu B’Av wine wonders in the Land of Israel - opinion

An aerial view of the Nana Estate Winery vineyards at the start of harvest season on August 3, 2022 near Mitzpe Ramon in Israel's Negev Desert.

Israel's Negev officially recognized as international wine region 

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life


Grapes that taste like cotton candy? There is such a thing

A tasting experience that begins with cotton candy and ends with a perfect crunch – this is how Arba-Onot is creating a sweet revolution in the Israel fruit market.

Cotton candy-flavored grapes from Arba-Onot

Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North

Farmers in the north have been lacking the agricultural manpower required to harvest orchards, work on vineyards, and perform other tasks.

 Volunteers from Connections in Agriculture working in north Israel, June 2025.

Sour grapes: How the NYT gave Palestinians credit for ancient Jewish winemaking tradition - opinion

To create the impression that wine was produced in ancient times by a “Palestinian people” who were not Jewish is an act of identity erasure.

Rosé wine

The ancient history of Israeli grape pips and wine

Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza, Nitzana, and Avdat.

 PROF. GUY BAR-OZ from the University of Haifa at the ceremonial planting of the ancient varieties in a new vineyard at Avdat.

How to always pick the sweetest and most ripe grapes at the supermarket

Avoiding mistakes with storage and selection ensures the best flavor and health benefits from these juicy treats.


Modern Israeli grapes linked to grapes in the Bible - study

The seeds were found at archaeological excavations led by Prof. Guy Bar-Oz and colleagues from the University of Haifa’s School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures.

 Ancient winegrape seeds under a microscope from Avdat

What is the amazing effect that grapes have on the body? - study

Grapes are the perfect summer fruit. They’re sweet, crunchy, and easy to pack. Besides these benefits, grapes also have an amazing effect on the body, as discussed in a new study.

 THE HARVEST is by hand and the grapes will go into making a wine that represents the terroir.

Pascale’s Kitchen: Grape leaves

After I pick all the grapes off the vines, my next task is to gather enough grape leaves so I can prepare my favorite stuffed grape leaves recipe.

 Stuffed grape leaves with beef and rice

Are grapes healthy for us or simply an expensive treat?

Fruit is one of the best, yet most costly pleasures when summer begins and grapes are a best-seller. We checked health benefits, which color grapes you should buy and calorie count per cluster.

 Grapes.

Grapevine August 11, 2021: Different strokes – different folks

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

PRESIDENT HERZOG gets the IDF red carpet treatment