Tag: Wine
Pesach basics: ‘Alef-bet’ on how to prep a seder at home
The Jewish holiday of Passover—the celebration of Jewish freedom—is traditionally spent with family and friends. But with the coronavirus curtailing travel plans and social interactions, many are facing the prospect of celebrating Passover alone.
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Ancient Jerusalem wine found to be seasoned with vanilla
Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University were surprised to discover remnants of vanilla in 2,600-year-old wine jars unearthed in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem.
The researchers were investigating two buildings...
Largest Byzantine winepress in the world unearthed in Israel
When an initiative to expand the Israeli coastal city of Yavne first took off, few could have imagined the endeavor would include a fabulous archeological find: the largest and most impressive Byzantine winepress ever...