Esh Kodesh, which is today home to 50 families, was established in 2000 after the murder of Esh Kodesh Gilmore, 25, who was killed in a Palestinian terror attack.
For wine lovers and connoisseurs, and those who want to become more informed, the Israel wine scene is abundant, blooming, and ripe for the picking.
For the wine tourist, Judea is the essence of modern Israel, a reminder of ancient Israel, and the source of some of our finest and most interesting wineries.
On its 21st birthday, the Jerusalem Wine Festival might not have had the wildest or grandest celebration, but it seems to be turning its head toward a more refined, mature, and unifying experience.
Then there is a growing number who want to witness the creation of a wine, to participate in how it is made. Others are fascinated with the vineyard.
The founding of Carmel heralded the revival of a Jewish Israeli wine industry after 2,000 years.
In Mateh Yehuda, June is wine month, with dozens of tours and concerts all over the area. You’ve missed it for this year, but mark it down for next year.