Olive Tree
Rabbi Dov Lior: A scoundrel within the bounds of the Torah - opinion
The West Bank olive harvest reveals how extremist interpretations of Jewish law can undermine religious values and Israel’s democratic character.
Violence, theft during olive harvest must be publicly, explicitly condemned - editorial
Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest
West Bank Palestinian farmers face attacks, olive theft from settlers as violence continues
Spanish police seize 74 tonnes of stolen olives amid soaring prices
The thieves deactivated the security cameras and carried out the robbery at night, causing significant damage.
A way to reduce risk of dementia? Study suggests swapping margarine for olive oil
The researchers discovered that those consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dementia-related mortality.
Pascale’s Kitchen: We love olive oil
Many factors affect the taste of olive oil, as in the case of wines, such as where the olives are grown, the climate and the type of soil (aka terroir – the set of environmental conditions).
Environmental Protection Ministry cracks down on olive-oil press waste
This year, in light of an increase in olive crop growth, the support budget was increased and emphasis was placed on continuous monitoring systems for enforcement purposes.
Israeli study shows olive trees were domesticated in Jordan Valley 7,000 years ago
Domestication may indicate initial steps in developing a socioeconomic hierarchy supported by administrative system.
Pascale’s kitchen: Pickled olives and lemons
The best part about preparing all of these jars of pickled fruit and vegetables is enjoying all this goodness throughout the entire year.
Israeli teams discover ancient olive-eating practices below the sea
The discovery off the coast of Haifa made by a group of researchers from most major Israeli universities shows production of olives for eating started at least 6,600 years ago.
Palestinian Authority to honor 'martyrs' by planting 35,000 olive trees
Terror promotion, such as honoring terrorists, is strictly prohibited under article 251 of the Israeli Order for Security Provisions, according to the report.
Olive tree selected as Israel's 'national tree' by KKL-JNF
The Olive trees in Israel have been around for centuries if not millennia.
The Olive Tree Road of Israel: Israel's secret UNESCO treasure
SINCE THE inauguration of the Road and the presentation of its founding Charter and map, local olive routes were established along the four paths of the Olive Tree Road.
