Episode 6-My nation is a vineyard
My Israel Wine Cast
Indeed, the great rabbis once compared to Jewish people to a vineyard. When cultivated and watered, we grow and give forth the fruit of the vine. As it is true today where even amidst the horrors and sorrows of war, the Jewish people have come together around the latest existential threat in order to rise to the challenge and defy our enemies. The spring season is upon us and as I travel to the Sommelier wine festival in Tel Aviv, I wrestle with the excitement of seeing friends and colleagues, while also struggling with the surrounding political reality. And so I will drink...
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Episode 5-Family wine tours and wandering
My Israel Wine Cast
Wine and War: A Toast to “Israel's Past and Hopes for Its Future”, a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the complex tapestry of Israel's history, as seen through the eyes of Amir Katz, the son of a veteran. This narrative delves into the raw realities of conflict, recounting a deeply personal account of my father, a tank commander during the Yom Kippur war. This story seeks to paint a picture of the challenges faced by a nation, shining a light to the resilience of the Israeli people in the face of adversity. Amidst the shadows of war and loss, on can find solace in the rituals of life,...
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Episode 4-Kosher complexities and great wine
My Israel Wine Cast
Join us for an enthralling episode of "Kosher complexities and great wine," as we delve into the world of fine wines, culture, and personal dilemmas. In this captivating installment, our host, Amir, takes us on a journey through his unique experience of growing up with great French wines, untouched by the notion of Kosher, to becoming an essential figure in both the Kosher and non-Kosher wine worlds in Israel. Amir's life takes an intriguing twist when he finds himself working in both the religiously sacred Kosher wine industry and the secular non-Kosher world. As a guide and wine connoisseur,...
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Episode 3- Drinking for all the right reasons
My Israel Wine Cast
I had the honor of guiding a wine tour yesterday that left a powerful imprint on my heart. This was one of the more important and meaningful guiding experiences I’ve ever known, and so I jumped at the opportunity to sit down and share with you all. Wine Tours are about celebration & lifestyle and while that wasn’t exactly the reason for yesterdays tour on the Carmel, the backstory will remind you of the truly important things in life. Have a listen and lend your ears to the power of kindness and the wines that allow us to remember to laugh, to forget our sorrows and...
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Episode 2- Celebrating Bar Mitzvah in the Judean Hills: A Journey of Wine, Culture, and Renewal
My Israel Wine Cast
Amir leads wine tours in the Holy Land, taking guests through the Judean hills and vineyards while guiding their thoughts to a higher elevation and level of conversation. The tour involves picking grapes grown for thousands of years on the slopes of Judean mountains. Amir also arranges special celebrations, including a recent bat mitzvah for two women who missed the opportunity as girls and a dinner with a Middle Eastern family showcasing their culinary expertise. Amir celebrates the beauty and simplicity of nature and its ability to bring people together around a table with excellent food,...
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Episode 1-Welcome to our Winecast The vintner, the wiseman, the rabbi
My Israel Wine Cast
"My Israel Wine Tours" is a narrative that combines personal experiences and reflections on the rich culture of Israel. It follows the author's journey, one glass at a time, through encounters with neighbors, friends, and wise individuals like scholars and agronomists. The story touches on a moment when the author attends a shiva, a Jewish mourning tradition, and listens to a rabbi speaking about the revered figure Rambam (Maimonides), a journeyer and doctor who served both Jews and Muslims in Israel. The narrative highlights the power of Jewish tradition to elevate our minds, thoughts,...
info_outlineIndeed, the great rabbis once compared to Jewish people to a vineyard. When cultivated and watered, we grow and give forth the fruit of the vine. As it is true today where even amidst the horrors and sorrows of war, the Jewish people have come together around the latest existential threat in order to rise to the challenge and defy our enemies.
The spring season is upon us and as I travel to the Sommelier wine festival in Tel Aviv, I wrestle with the excitement of seeing friends and colleagues, while also struggling with the surrounding political reality. And so I will drink to remember every fallen soul and those kidnapped to Gaza, and I will drink in praise of my nation that has risen to face our enemies in defiance of tyranny.
I say Lchayim with a conviction that reminds me, to remind others, that it’s an honor that we’re drinking together in the land and in the vineyards that our elders have cultivated throughout the ages.