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The first fruits and the Land of Israel: A lesson in gratitude and Jewish belonging

Weekly Torah portion: The Bikkurim declaration in Ki-Tavo is not merely about agricultural success; It tells the story of exile, redemption and return, reminding Jews that prosperity matters, but the deeper blessing is belonging to the Land of Israel and building a righteous society there

Michael Eisenberg | 08.28.26

The problem begins when the manager succeeds too much: Insights from the weekly Torah portion

Success can distort a manager’s sense of ownership and judgment; the Torah’s first-fruits commandment offers a different model: recognize your contribution, credit those who helped and treat achievement as a source of new responsibility

Ziv Elul | 08.27.26

מדריך משרד החקלאות איתי במברגר במטע אפרסקים

The shade war: netting nearly doubles fruit yields in Israeli orchards

Warmer winters are reducing the 'chill hours' fruit trees need, hurting yields; a large trial found that shade nets deployed in fall and winter boosted fruit production by 82%

Yair Kraus | 08.24.26

Deep Purple: The Israeli mango that could bring back a lost advantage

Israel is developing Deep Purple, a new resilient mango variety with a striking purple color, longer shelf life and higher yields; Now in experimental plots nationwide, it could help restore Israel’s edge in European markets

Yair Kraus | 07.30.26

Is watermelon really full of sugar? The truth behind summer fruit myths

Summer fruit is colorful, juicy and sweet, yet many avoid it over sugar concerns and miss its nutritional benefits; how much should you eat daily, which fruits are best and why are smart pairings key?

Meital Levi | 07.20.26

פרי הבאובב. "עשוי גם להאט את ספיגת הסוכר בדם"

The African superfruit that may help balance blood sugar, improve gut health

Known as the 'African tree of life,' the baobab is one of the world's most resilient trees, producing a fiber-rich fruit that may help lower cholesterol levels, support digestive health and promote a longer-lasting feeling of fullness

Liora Houbara | 06.03.26

Green plums go viral; here's what to know about TikTok’s sour spring obsession

Small, crunchy and intensely sour, unripe green plums have gone from nostalgic backyard snack to a viral spring obsession; here’s why they are so popular, how they compare with ripe plums and who should eat them with caution

Sapir Gordo | 05.13.26

Pushko, a farmer from Kibbutz Misgav Am, replanting avocado orchards

Northern Israel farmers rush to replant orchards devastated by rocket fire

Galilee and Golan growers are replanting devastated orchards and vineyards, warning delays could stall the region’s recovery for years

ynet Global | 03.12.26

He wanted apricots. It cost him 1 million shekels in divorce court

Wife files for divorce after husband threw out groceries over a shopping dispute; Tel Aviv rabbinical court orders him to pay an unusually large ketubah to his wife

Attorney Moran Brik Miller | 02.22.26

Sharp drop in fruit tree planting in Israel’s first year of war

Official data show new orchard plantings fell by more than 30 percent in 2023–24, the first year of the war, with steep declines in grapes and avocados; a modest rise was recorded in KKL-JNF plantings the following year

Yaron Drukman | 02.01.26

Dried fruit for Tu Bishvat: healthy treat or candy in disguise?

Dried fruits can be an excellent source of fiber, minerals and antioxidants, but they have high sugar and calorie content; Which fruit is most recommended and what is considered simply candy? Here is the full ranking and what you should pay attention to before eating

Shira Solow | 02.01.26

Let the oven do the work: fruit tart with a twist — no mixer, no rolling

This unorthodox tart technique relies on the oven, not a stand mixer, to create a crisp and flavorful crust; the result: crisp and delicious

Ayelet Hirschman | 01.25.26

גרסיניה. גדלה בעיקר בדרום הודו ובדרום-מזרח אסיה

The tropical fruit gaining attention for blood sugar balance and appetite reduction

Garcinia, a fruit native to South India and Southeast Asia, is said to help balance blood sugar levels and support digestive cleansing

Liora Houbara | 12.05.25

Tomato in the fridge? Guide to storing produce so it lasts longer

Tomatoes that turn mushy, wilted lettuce and apples that wrinkle within days all share the same causes; from choosing and washing to storing and ventilating, here is how to keep your fruits and vegetables fresh for longer

ynet | 12.01.25

The fruit you should think twice about adding to your morning smoothie

A new study finds that bananas can slash absorption of heart- and brain-boosting flavanols by up to 84 percent when blended with certain fruits. Which combinations help or harm, and how do you build the healthiest smoothie?

ynet Global | 11.15.25