Alcohol

The alcoholic beverages that will do the least damage to your diet

Alcohol is an obstacle to weight loss. But anyone building a balanced menu can also enjoy a cocktail every now and then – you just need to pay attention to what you are putting into your glass.

White wine
Maybe you should rethink this drink

Even one drink a day raises cancer risk

LIGHT MEAL with a light wine: Rose is always a good option.

Wine Talk: Make me a match

Hayevuan store in Tel Aviv

Not just a liquor store: The new branch of Hayevuan trying to change the experience


Vitkin Winery: Leading Israel's revolution against Cabernet and Chardonnay

Vitkin Winery forged a new path and took many of the Israeli wine producers with them. They created change and still inspire their peers with their innovative winemaking.

 SIBLING PARTNERS in Vitkin: Assaf Paz, the winemaker; and Sharona Belogolovsky, the CEO.

Moderate wine consumption cuts heart disease risk by 50%, study finds

Researchers caution that the benefits were only observed in high-risk older adults on a Mediterranean diet.

 Risk reduction of 50% that is significantly higher than what some medications, such as statins, can achieve.

All about beer: A serious, ancient craft, built on science, expertise, and deep love

Proverbs 31 says, in one translation, “Give beer (sheichar) to those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish.”

 A cold mug of beer

Alcohol and drug use common among at-risk youth during Israel-Hamas War - ELEM

ELEM, an organization aimed at helping Israel’s at-risk youth, served over 13,000 youth in 2024. The organization’s poll surveyed over 3,000 of the young people it has helped.

 Adolescents Drink Alcohol, Illustration.

Your finger length could reveal your drinking habits, scientists find

Prenatal testosterone exposure, reflected in the 2D:4D digit ratio, may influence alcohol consumption patterns.

 Finger length ratio and alcohol consumption. Illustration.

Al Capone’s whiskey lands in Israel

We reviewed the new products hitting the shelves.

 Shopping for food

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition. 

 DON’T BE fooled! This is not Mexico but Kibbutz Alumim in the Western Negev.

Jerusalem Highlights: November 15-21

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

 Illustrative image of whisky.

Fried foods and fine wine: Pairing Israeli wines with French fries

Talia Levin suggests a new culinary indulgence: pairing Israeli wines with fries. This guilt-free pleasure is perfect for these challenging times.

 Not in the photo: Israeli wine

Opening price: NIS 300,000. The most expensive whisky ever in Israel

A 50-year-old bottle of Balvenie reaches Israel with a price tag like no other.

 Whiskey in a barrel