Showing posts with label olive oil. Show all posts
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Friday, August 25, 2017

One of Israel's Seven Species Scientifically Found to Help Remedy Many Illnesses - GALILEE GREEN CHARISMA NEWS

One of Israel's Seven Species Scientifically Found to Help Remedy Many Illnesses

GALILEE GREEN  CHARISMA NEWS
Bible believers know that studying the Word of God is good for you. What might come as a surprise is that one particular food discussed in the Bible contains a wide array of hidden health benefits. This is becoming increasingly clear as scientists discover more and more positive health benefits from consuming extra-virgin olive oil.

Sorting Olives in the Galilee

"Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be taken as it is, just by cold pressing the pure oil out of the olive without heavy processing, heat or chemicals," said Rabbi Shmuel Veffer to PNW. "This is one of the many miracles we glean from the olive, one of Israel's seven holy species discussed in the Bible."
Rabbi Veffer and Nili Abrahams are co-founders of Galilee Green, an Israeli company that produces premium boutique olive oil for worldwide distribution. Galilee Green is well aware of the unique health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil and has even included a "Wellness" section highlighting this important information on the company website.
"The Bible is replete with references to the importance of olive oil," continued Rabbi Veffer. "Also, in ancient Egypt, olive oil was so valuable that it was used in the payment of wages."
אֶ֤רֶץ חִטָּה֙ וּשְׂעֹרָ֔ה וְגֶ֥פֶן וּתְאֵנָ֖ה וְרִמּ֑וֹן אֶֽרֶץ־זֵ֥ית שֶׁ֖מֶן וּדְבָֽשׁ׃
"A land of wheat, barley, grapevines, fig trees, and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey"
(Deuteronomy 8:8).
To date, extra virgin olive oil has been scientifically found to aid in the prevention of obesity, heart diseasediabetesvarious cancers, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease and more. Studies of the benefits of olive oil have come out of some of the most respected scientific research in the world.
Modern-day interest in the health benefits of olive oil increased when it was discovered in the 1940s and 1950s that those who follow the Mediterranean diet decrease their risk of early death from cardiovascular disease by 9 percent. A 2014 follow-up study credited an elevated consumption of olive oil with reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and stroke.
The Mediterranean diet includes a proportionally high consumption of extra-virgin olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals, fruits, vegetables, fish, moderate amounts of dairy consisting mostly of cheese and yogurt, moderate consumption of wine and small amounts of meat.
"It may be counterintuitive to think that adding olive oil to your diet is good for your heart, but that is what science has found," said Rabbi Veffer. "It is proven to be more effective for cardiovascular health than a low-fat diet and also helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure."
Olive oil, considered a "good fat", is also linked to a decreased risk of osteoporosis. A study from the Ain Shams University in Egypt found that the monounsaturated fat in olive oil helps the body break down calcium so it can be properly absorbed into bones.
In addition, some studies have found a decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes in those who consume extra-virgin olive oil. Others credit olive oil for protecting the body against breast cancer.
And consuming extra-virgin olive oil is also linked with a lowered risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline as well as a lessening of other neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, estimated at a rate as high as 13 percent.
Consuming olive oil is also good for mental health. According to Spanish researchers from the University of Navarra, a diet rich in olive oil can help prevent mental illness, and people are 30 percent less likely to suffer from depression when following the Mediterranean diet.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Heed the Words of Jeremiah ✡ "A Leafy Olive Tree"

The Lord called thy name a leafy olive tree, fair with goodly fruit; with the noise of a great tumult He hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken

JEREMIAH (11.16)

זַיִת רַעֲנָן יְפֵה פְרִי תֹאַר קָרָא יְ-הוָה שְׁמֵךְ לְקוֹל הֲמוּלָּה גְדֹלָה הִצִּית אֵשׁ עָלֶיהָ וְרָעוּ דָּלִיּוֹתָיו

ירמיהו יא:טז

za-yit ra-a-nan y'-fay f'-ree to-ar ka-ra a-do-nai sh'-maykh l'-kol ha-mu-la g'-do-la hi-tzeet aysh a-le-ha v'-ra-u da-li-yo-tav

Jerusalem Inspiration

The first time the olive appears in the Bible is when Noah checks to see if the flood waters have receded. When the dove returns with an olive branch in its mouth, Noah knows that the water has receded sufficiently and life has begun anew (Genesis 8:11, 21). Pure olive oil was also used for the lighting of the golden lamp in the Temple, as well as to anoint priests and kings as part of their initiation. One lesson we can take from the olive is that just like an olive only yields oil when pressed, so too, when we are pressed between the millstones of life, our best selves emerge. It is often only when forced that we rise to the occasion to meet life’s challenges.  We now find ourselves in the days preceeding Tisha B'Av, the day when we commemorate the destruction of our holy Temple in Jerusalem.  History has taught us that Jeremiah's words ring true, and in the face of hardship, the Jewish people rise to the challenge.

Aliyah Under Fire

The inspiring words of greeting to over two hundred new Israeli citizens, who chose to move to Israel during last summer's war, are a true testament to the Jewish nation's ability to overcome any challenge.

Why Doesn't Iran Deal Include U.S. Hostage Release?

Four Americans are being held in Iran, at least three on what are considered to be trumped-up charges, and their families would like to know why US President Barack Obama has not done anything to get them out?

Jerusalem Washing Cup

We are now in the saddest period in the Jewish calendar, when we remember the destruction of the Holy Temples in Jerusalem. Bring a piece of Jerusalem into your home with this beautiful ritual washing cup featuring the Jerusalem skyline.

Jerusalem Daily Photo

A sprawling olive tree by Yehoshua Halevi. The symbol of the olive tree was woven onto the flag of one of the tribes of Israel.  Do you know which one, and its significance? Send me your answer or post it on Facebook.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Israel Photo Trivia ✡ "A Land of Wheat and Barley"

A Land of wheat, barley, grape, fig and pomegranate; a Land of olive oil and honey

DEUTERONOMY (8:8)
 

אֶרֶץ חִטָּה וּשְׂעֹרָה וְגֶפֶן וּתְאֵנָה וְרִמּוֹן אֶרֶץ זֵית שֶׁמֶן וּדְבָשׁ

דברים ח:ח

e-retz khi-ta u-s'-o-ra v'-ge-fen u-t'-ay-na v'-ri-mon e-retz zayt she-men u-d'-vash

Today's Israel Inspiration

Barley looks similar to wheat but is smaller and surrounded by long ‘hair-like’ strands, from which it received its name ‘Se’ora’ which is very similar to the Hebrew word for hair, ‘Se-ar’. In biblical times, the barley harvest would be brought to the Temple in Jerusalem in a joyous ceremony that showed the importance of dedicating a portion of our crops to our Creator before we eat from them ourselves. Enjoy the incredible benefits of the biblical Seven Species with Shivat Natural Cosmetics with extracts of the Seven Species to bring you closer to the Holy Land.

Hands-on Guide to Israel's Seven Species

In ancient Israel, all the parts of the Seven Species were used for food, building, even cloth dye!

Petter the Donkey is Biblically Redeemed

Redemption of a first-born male donkey is a ritual spoken about in the Bible no less than three times. Over 1,000 people showed up in an Israeli city last week to experience this rare Biblical commandment.
 

Shivat Soaps Gift Pack

This line of seven soaps called “Shivat”, means “The Seven” in Hebrew. Every one of the seven species contains healthful nutrients that benefit the body and promote wellness. Bring the blessed species into your home with these fantastic soaps.

Israel Photo Trivia

Can you guess the name of the mountain seen in today's photo by Yehoshua HaleviSend me an email or post your guess on Facebook!
 

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Jerusalem's Shuk: Where Prophecy's Fulfilled

Jerusalem's Shuk: Where Prophecy's Fulfilled

JERUSALEM, Israel -- Jerusalem's open-air market is one of the most colorful and popular spots in the city and a place where you can see prophecy fulfilled.

Mahane Yehuda -- the camp of Judah -- known as the "shuk" in Hebrew, is Jerusalem's most famous market, and like so many other places in the city, there's nothing ordinary about it.

Mahane Yehuda

The market begins along the historical Jaffa Road. About a mile and half down the road is the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City.

In the late 1800s, a few brave Jews established homes in the area of the shuk, what was then a long way from the protection of the city walls.

"Today you would never even imagine such a thing, but when they moved out of the Old City, they were moving to these secured kind of neighborhoods, and that's why the name of the market is called Mahane Yehuda," tour guide Hannah Ben Haim told CBN News. "It's named after that neighborhood that was built in 1887."

Jaffa Road connects Jerusalem to the Mediterranean Sea port at Jaffa, considered by some to be the oldest harbor in the world.

"Who would have been on this road in recent history? Someone like General Allenby when he came and conquered this from the Ottoman's [in] 1917 [and] Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, came down this road," Ben Haim said.

"But when we think really old, really ancient, do you realize that the cedars from Lebanon, that were imported by [King] David and then [King] Solomon, they had to come from Jaffa into Jerusalem. Now, we don't know exactly the route they took, but this was the main artery," she said.

"It certainly hasn't disappeared off the face of the earth. It's had a transformation. Now it's a pedestrian mall with a beautiful European light rail going through it," she added.

Deep Symbolism

CBN's Scott Ross and his wife, Nedra, joined Ben Haim on a walk through the shuk on a busy Friday as shoppers prepared for the Sabbath.

"It's Shabbat, and we have to buy challah. Challah is the braided Shabbat bread and it comes in several different styles. One is sweeter than the other," Ben Haim told us.

"And traditionally you'd buy two of them because on the Friday when the children of Israel were in the desert, they always had a double portion," she added.

Many things in the shuk have a deeper symbolism for Israelis and Bible believers, like olives and olive oil.

"Of course the olive is part of the symbol of Israel. We have the menorah with the two abbreviated branches from Zachariah 4, 'Not by might, not by power,'" Ben Haim pointed out, noting that olive oil was burned in the menorah in the Temple.

Dozens of countries and cultures are represented in the shuk, brought here by Jews returning to the land from more than 100 countries.

An Iranian Jew started the Rosemary Spice Shop in Jerusalem in 1953 and later moved here to the shuk.

Today his grandsons still run the shop and grind and mix the spices themselves like their grandfather did. They sell mixtures that are good for rice, cheese, salads, or desserts.

"So that's three generations mixing spices and selling spices here in Jerusalem from Iran," Ben Haim said.

A Place to 'Remember'

An estimated 200,000 people visit the shuk each week. Rich and poor, young and old, religious and secular, as well as Jews and Arabs shop in the market. But it's had its share of tragedy, too.

In the center of the shuk a small plaque on the wall says "Remember" in Hebrew. It lists the names of 16 people.

On July 30, 1997, suicide bombers killed 16 people here and wounded almost 200. Terror attacks in the market virtually destroyed business so the municipality re-invented the shuk to make it one of the trendiest places in the city.

"How are we going to encourage people to come back here?" Ben Haim asked us. "So the new floors and the new ceilings…even though it doesn't look very brand new to you, and also the openness to so many different other kinds of shops and restaurants, bistros, even night life is here."

"It's obviously been very successful," Ross noted.

"So you see all things work together for good. This tragedy brought new life," Ben Haim continued.

Seeing God at Work

More than 250 vendors sell everything from fruits and vegetables to gourmet cheeses, nuts, and special boutique items like flavored tahini and halva.

And some of the best restaurants in the city are here. The Azura Restaurant is in the Iraqi section of the shuk. It's been here for decades, having started in 1952.

It's a kosher meat restaurant serving traditional Turkish and Iraqi food. One of the restaurant's specialties is "azura," a cooked eggplant stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts, and cinnamon.

The Rosses agreed the food was delicious.

"Do you see why they've been here so long?" Ben Haim asked.

"It's so amazing the abundance of food that's here. I mean the tomatoes are [giant] like that and the variety of food piled up," Ross said.

"You know this was prophesied. Ezekiel prophesied, 'I'm going to give them such abundance.' Why is He giving us such abundance? So the nations will know what I'm [God is] doing. And here we are living and enjoying it today," Ben Haim said.

One religious Jew summed up the shuk for the Rosses this way: He said if you want to talk to God, go to the Western Wall; but if you want to see God at work go to the shuk.

And that's exactly what they saw.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

"The Land Will Give Its Fruit" ✡ See the Best Olives in the World!

The land will give its fruit and you will eat your fill; you will dwell securely upon it.

LEVITICUS (25:19)
 

וְנָתְנָה הָאָרֶץ פִּרְיָהּ וַאֲכַלְתֶּם לָשֹׂבַע וִישַׁבְתֶּם לָבֶטַח עָלֶיהָ

ויקרא כ’’ה:י’’ט

v'-nat-na ha-a-retz pri-ya va-a-khal-tem la-so-va vee-shav-tem la-ve-takh a-le-ha

Today's Israel Inspiration

This Shabbat we read from Leviticus 25 describing the blessing of the Sabbatical year. This is one of the proofs of the divinity of the Bible. The next verse states, “and if you will ask, ‘what shall we eat in the seventh year? Behold we will not sow or gather in our crops?’ I will ordain my blessing for you in the sixth year a crop sufficient for a three year period.” No human being would ever make such an audacious guarantee - essentially sentencing the entire nation to starve every 7th year! Certainly after one failed cycle, no one in their right mind would obey the Sabbatical restrictions ever again. Only the One True God could make and keep such a promise.  Belief in God’s authorship of the Torah does not require a leap of faith, studying the laws of the Sabbatical year rationally prove the divinity of God’s word. Learn more in the Israel Bible, with full Hebrew and English text and insightful commentary.
 

A Boy's Life in Israel: Making Olive Oil

This delightful video follows a young Israeli boy and his mother on a quest to make the purest olive oil. See how it's done in Israel!

Finding a Light in the Dark

This week we celebrated a day of light in the Jewish calendar called "Lag B'Omer," with bonfires alit around Israel. Find out its deep meaning and connection to two holy Rabbi's of Temple times.

Colorful Rope Washing Cup

Every home needs a ritual washing cup and it doesn’t get more beautiful than this cup with a colorful rope pattern. The cup is 13.5 cm and made from polyresin.

Today's Israel Photo

Grace & Rick Knelsen photo of Israeli olives ("zay-teem" in Hebrew). Here's how to get this taste of Israel: wash olives well in cold water, then marinate with lemon juice, olive oil, thinly sliced lemons, garlic and optional fresh herbs or chili. The possibilities are endless! 
 

Thank You

Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Gabrielle Mary Mitchell from Roxburghshire, UK. Toda Raba!
 

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