Alcohol

Refresh for Passover: Holiday sets and precise cooking and serving tools

Ahead of the 2026 Passover shopping season – a roundup of products for the holiday, from cooking and serving tools to care sets and bedding.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
The roso MONO roaster, 129 NIS instead of 599 NIS.
Assorted bottles of alcoholic beverages.

Israeli rabbis urge Jews to limit alcohol consumption on Purim due to Iran war

Israel’s chief rabbis urged controlled alcohol consumption, while the IDF Military Rabbinate ordered a complete ban on wine and other alcoholic beverages for soldiers.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The White Rabbit Brewery in Tel Aviv made the first beer brewed with Israeli grown hops. They were from Moshav Odem on the Golan Heights.

For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer

White Rabbit and ISAAC breweries showcase beers made with locally grown Golan hops, highlighting Israel’s brewing capabilities.

|ByDOUG GREENER
150-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider

Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider

The bottle, produced between 1870 and 1890, was found this past summer at an archeological site in Alta, Utah, a former mining town turned ski resort. 

|ByEMIL BOTHE

New bottled cocktails from Spicehaus Focus on local ingredients

The latest series of bottled cocktails highlights local ingredients. Even Osnat Gueta, notorious for her tough bartender critiques, found herself impressed.

OCTOBER 20, 2024ByOSNAT GUETA
Spicehaus

Yatir Winery: The lion of the Negev forest

Yatir Winery's wines come exclusively from its high-elevation vineyards in the Yatir Forest, which are only 10 minutes away from the winery.

OCTOBER 13, 2024ByADAM MONTEFIORE
Yatir Winery vineyards.

Israeli craft beers for the Jewish New Year

A roundup of some of the beers made by Israeli craft breweries ahead of the High Holy Days

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByDOUG GREENER
THREE OF the four new core beers from the Schnitt Brewing Company.

M&H Distillery launches limited edition whiskey-soda cans

M&H, Israel's oldest whiskey distillery, introduces a refreshing blend of whiskey and soda in 250 ml cans, joining the global RTD trend.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByODED WEISS
M&H

Oblass Wines: Zlil Oblass is a hidden pearl the Israeli wine world must cherish

Zlil Oblass is making wines that are innovative and enjoyable – and distinct. They are worthy of interest and deserve the respect of wine lovers and connoisseurs alike. 

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024ByADAM MONTEFIORE
OBLASS WINES are interested in and work with rare grape varieties.

Jerusalem Highlights: September 6-12

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'After the Party'

Artisanal beverage producers take over Sarona Market

The Farms and Beverages Fair, taking place this week at Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, will showcase the best local artisanal products.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByMIRA EITAN
Tene, the pantry brand of OCD restaurant

Tuborg launches new beer for the Israeli summer: Tuborg Gold

A golden, refreshing lager in a limited edition, crafted especially for the Israeli summer • 5% alcohol, with malty sweetness and crisp bitterness • Available in six-packs and 330 ml bottles.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByIN COLLABORATION WITH TUBORG
The new beer features a malty sweetness combined with a crisp and refreshing bitterness and contains 5% alcohol

Mixes and blends: Our testers load up the shelf

One of the best products just got even better.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
A family at the dining table

Jerusalem Highlights: August 30-September 5

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

AUGUST 30, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Wadi Kelt