יום חמישי, י״ז תמוז תשפ״וThursday, July 2, 2026
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Eight nights of celebration, gatherings with family, friends, co-workers, and community events at shul, plus the tradition of gift-giving—what better time to open a few great bottles or share them as thoughtful gifts?
Let’s get this year started with great wines, sweet and dry, ones that bring smiles to all those partaking in the Yom Tov meals. And may those smiles stay on for the whole year and beyond! L’chaim!
The winery is not simply a commercial enterprise, says Aharon Ziv, one of the founders and the head winemaker for the past ten years, but part of our community’s core mission.
The region is characterized by its hilly, picturesque terrain that we are all familiar with when we imagine rolling Tuscan hills or even check it out on Google.
Considering that, at least for the first meal of yom tov we want to keep our energy and focus on Torah learning for most or all of the night, the emphasis should be on quality rather than on quantity.
Materially speaking, kosher wine symbolizes our connection and commitment to G-d more than anything else. Unlike kosher food, kosher wine isn't solely defined by specific ingredients or appearance.
What’s even more special about the Purim feast is that there is such an emphasis on drinking wine, despite the fact that we don’t even make Kiddush!
The guests whom we welcome into our sukkahs can be Jews from all walks of life and backgrounds, with a wide array of preferences. Let’s therefore explore together a selection of wines from various styles, regions, and varieties to enjoy with our guests this coming Succos.
Wherever we are from, we, as yidden, all have a cultural heritage that should unite rather than divide us. This is the reason why I chose a variety of wines from countries far away from one another to enjoy over the upcoming yomim tovim, instead of the usual new wines for the new year or sweet wines for a sweet year.
Gabe, which wines are you having this year for the four cups? I am asked this question every year, countless times. Does it really matter? It does, yes.
The show underscores the vast array of kosher quality wines and spirits available on the market today, with hundreds of companies represented. And, the level and sophistication, diversity and excellence were clearly underscored this year, said Gabriel Geller, Royal Wine’s Director of PR.
Deciding between a hearty chicken salad and a succulent roast won't be an easy task. This predicament is further complicated by the uncertainty of whether we'll be dining al fresco in the sukkah or, chas v’shalom, indoors in the dining room.
The key to enjoying aged wine, besides having a wine cooler or a cellar, is to purchase a few bottles (or better yet, a few cases!) of each wine you intend to cellar.
By Baruch Lytle
Wine is truly a living, breathing item, and finding the right wine is a lot like buying stylish clothing; every season new styles are coming out.
With many of us having the custom of indulging in all sorts of dairy (AND meat!) delights to mark the gift of the Torah to the Jewish people, it is a great time (and excuse!) to pop some great white, rosé and lighter reds that make a better pairing with fish, cheesecake, pasta, etc.
There is often an inner feeling that the package is not good or original enough, whatever that means. Every one of us has his/her sense of what is adequate to give out in our Purim gift packs.
By Marc Gronich
The grapes come in totes, known as wooden bins. From there it goes into various augers and pressers and filtration right there at crush and then it goes through a pasteurizer.
It is appropriate to drink wine to mark the celebration properly. One should sanctify Shavuot and bless a wine of quality to add joy to the meal.
A bottle of wine is big and heavy, and when you give dozens of mishloach manos to friends and relatives, it can get quite expensive and tedious. Thankfully, the selection of smaller wine bottles and cans has grown tremendously.
While contemplating the burning candles, it is an opportunity to take careful note of a wine’s aromatic profile, and appreciate its texture and flavors.
The entire Seder of Rosh Hashanah, with its many beautiful minhagim, is all about symbols. Each fruit and vegetable symbolizes a dimension of spiritual growth for the year ahead. These are all things that we can see with wine, as well.
In the competition, which was held last week in Israel, more than 600 samples of wines and spirits were tested by some 40 judges from all over the world.
The “Oscars of wine” recognizes the products of 18 Israeli wineries, bestowing six gold medals, 31 silvers and 28 bronzes.
Nowadays, there are many kosher rosé wines available, baruch Hashem. I try every year to taste through most if not all of them.
After having tasted through most of the KFWE offerings, I have chosen a handful of wines which I very much enjoyed, and recommend you all to consider for your Purim Seudah.
In exciting news to both Madeb and myself, we learned that there would be three new wines from Burgundy produced by the Aegerter winery.
They were not willing to compromise on quality regardless of the difficulties that come with producing kosher wines.
Mrs. Sutcliffe’s letter motivated Eli to turn his small, hobbyist wine production into a professional winery, which he named Domaine du Castel.
The story of Israel's wine industry is in many ways a reflection of the modern-day rebirth of our nation in its homeland.
I always wanted to write an article on the history of the kosher wine evolution. It is fascinating that here we are in 5779/2019 and we have access to multitudes of kosher wines from the most famous wine regions in the world. We live in a time where Israeli wine has made tremendous strides and […]
By Hadassah Bay
Once overlooked, Israeli wines have long come into their own, earning a place of respect among connoisseurs and amateur wine enthusiasts alike. And among Israeli winemakers, the Tura Winery stands out for its impressive array of superb, prize-winning offerings. Founded by Vered and Erez Ben Sa'adon in 2003, Tura has since become one of Israel's […]
By Rachel Cohen
This Passover, their intimate tasting room and visitors center will be open to the general public and during chol hamoed and will be free of charge
By Rachel Cohen
Like Esther before her, Tura Winery co-owner Vered Ben Sa’adon is a modern-day example of a strong woman advocating for her people.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Wine Spectato recently awarded the high grade of 90 to the Tura Winery’s 2014 Mountain Peak wine.
Succos, along with Simchas Torah is the holiday that most symbolizes and highlights the importance of serving G-d and follow his Torah with Joy. Our Sages write that wine causes the heart of Man to rejoice. Succos and Simchas Torah include multiple celebratory meals, inside and outside the sukkah. We will soon share more than […]
Purim is the holiday when all the secrets come out as the wine goes in. Knowing who you are can be hard. Knowing which wine to drink doesn’t have to be.
Practical tips from an Israeli wine expert on how to serve wine over the holidays without wasting money on wine that won't be used.
Some wines are so elegant and rich that they bring a smile of satisfaction and enhance the spiritual experience while debating a rashi with our chavrusa.
Unfortunately, sweet kosher wines have the reputation of being inferior, simple table quaffers that lack any complexity and appeal for the fine wine drinkers.
Impress those around your Shavuos table with your knowledge of which wine to serve with which cheese.
Fruit flavors as described in wine actually only refer to the scents that are identified as we smell the wine...
The project’s launch was celebrated with a special event in the Knesset.
By JNi.Media
Of course, if the guide were to exclude the Golan wineries it would have been a very thin book, without industry stars like Yarden and Gamla.
By Guest Author
By Rachel Gross The New York Times called it ‘not merely good but brilliant.’ For the Daily Telegraph (UK,) it created an ‘experience contemporary and aspirational.’ The last glass is ‘as fresh as the first’ promises the Washington Post. What is this revolution overtaking the wine drinking world? Wine on tap. We’re all used to […]
Reviving the long standing tradition of wine making in the JUDEAN HILLS
By Anna Harwood
It was discovered that Israeli wine had five times the amount of a potent antioxidant than other wines.
The Golan Heights Winery presents fun recommendations for wines that fit each of the 4 sons.
Bottles of wine accompany the Pesach storytelling - each glass of wine represents the four expressions used by G-d in describing the redemption of the Jewish people from Egypt.
‘Double Gold’ awarded to 2012 Yarden Heights wine & 2011 Yarden Merlot Kela Single Vineyard.
By Ben Sales
“You want to know what this wine looked like, which wine King David drank, white or red.... We can see if it’s red or white, strong or weak.”
Wines to suit each personality type.
In the 2013 Terravino wine competition held this year in Jerusalem, 13 wines won the coveted double-gold medal. Four of those wines are from Israel. 21 countries and 500 different wins participated in the contest. One of the winners was the Tura boutique from the Shomron, which won 2 gold medals.
June 26, 2026 
