“We at Negev Nectars are continually impressed by the accomplishments of our farmers. Their commitment to producing sustainable, artisanal foods inspires us and we love sharing updates about their daily lives with our community. Negev Nectars’ mission is to support small-scale, sustainable agriculture in Israel, and to provide a market for these farmers. Thanks to our loyal customers, Negev Nectars has purchased more than 1 million shekels worth of products and services from the region over the past two years, and we have been happy to subsidize the start-up of our venture. We remain committed to re-investing any profits that we may see in the future to expand sustainable agriculture in the Negev. At this time, we’d like to take a minute to focus on Desert Magic, and the new endeavor that they will spend the next year focusing on known as The Israeli Family Project.”

Chami and Oksana Zemach moved to Kadesh Barnea, a Moshav in the Negev, about 8 years ago. There they built their home and an artisanal food preserving business, Desert Magic, using the produce of the Moshav.

Soon they began to receive groups of tourists from around the world who came to hear the story of an Israeli family who moved to the desert, to pursue a pioneering dream.

Concerned about how Israel is viewed abroad, Chami and Oksana decided they would do something to change these perceptions using an original and unique approach: The Israeli Family Project.

In August, Chami and Oksana and their three daughters began a year-long world tour. During their journey, the Israeli Family plans on visiting dozens of countries and holding hundreds of meetings in a variety of communities throughout the world.

The story of this Israeli Family is a tale of settlement and renewal, initiative and pioneering, industry and agriculture, self-realization and social awareness, education, culture, assuming responsibility and of making the desert bloom. This is a small personal family story that reflects Israeli society.

The Israeli Family and the support group working with it are committed to creating true processes of change in public opinion towards Israel. The activities are managed by an independent non-political, non-profit body, striving to improve Israel’s position in the world.

The Israeli Family will not attempt to explain Israel’s position in the regional conflict, but rather create a current Israeli narrative based on the values of Israeli society which will help bridge the chasm between Israel’s image in the world and the reality and the values of the Israeli Family in the State of Israel.
This will form the basis for a human personal connection between the Israeli Family and the many people they will meet throughout their journey, as well as the communities of the world that will be exposed to their story.

For more information, check out their website at http://www.il-family.com/

Pour the yeast into the warm water, and let soak for 10 minutes, until yeast is active. Add sugar, Eucalyptus Honey, salt and vegetable oil to yeast. Add 3 beaten eggs and 4 cups all purpose flour. Stir until smooth. Add 3 more cups of all purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat flour. Stir until dough is soft.

Turn onto well-floured board/table. Knead until smooth (about 10 minutes). Put the dough into a greased bowl and allow rising for 1-2 hours.

Turn onto floured board again. Cut into 9 equal portions. Braid into 3 loaves. Place on greased pans. Glaze with remaining beaten egg, Wild Flower Honey, and seed mixture. Allow to rise for 1 hour.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

Celebrate the "New Year for the Trees" by eating delicious fruits from the Holy Land. This Tu B'Shevat package contains Olives, Pomegranate Jam, Organic Medjool Dates, and Apricot Fruit Leather.

This unique concoction of Organic desert herbs harvested from Kibbutz Neot Smadar’s fields and blended to produce a refreshing, aromatic and light flavor will transport you to the Negev.  Known for its soothing quality after meals, this loose tea is a tantalizing combination of rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage, lemon verbena and lemongrass. Just steep in hot water and serve.

Click here for more information on Neot Smadar

Kosher certified. Available in 17 grams

“We at Negev Nectars are continually impressed by the accomplishments of our farmers. Their commitment to producing sustainable, artisanal foods inspires us and we love sharing updates about their daily lives with our community. Negev Nectars’ mission is to support small-scale, sustainable agriculture in Israel, and to provide a market for these farmers. Thanks to our loyal customers, Negev Nectars has purchased more than 1 million shekels worth of products and services from the region over the past two years, and we have been happy to subsidize the start-up of our venture. We remain committed to re-investing any profits that we may see in the future to expand sustainable agriculture in the Negev. At this time, we’d like to take a minute to focus on Desert Magic, and the new endeavor that they will spend the next year focusing on known as The Israeli Family Project.”

Chami and Oksana Zemach moved to Kadesh Barnea, a Moshav in the Negev, about 8 years ago. There they built their home and an artisanal food preserving business, Desert Magic, using the produce of the Moshav.

Soon they began to receive groups of tourists from around the world who came to hear the story of an Israeli family who moved to the desert, to pursue a pioneering dream.

Concerned about how Israel is viewed abroad, Chami and Oksana decided they would do something to change these perceptions using an original and unique approach: The Israeli Family Project.

In August, Chami and Oksana and their three daughters began a year-long world tour. During their journey, the Israeli Family plans on visiting dozens of countries and holding hundreds of meetings in a variety of communities throughout the world.

The story of this Israeli Family is a tale of settlement and renewal, initiative and pioneering, industry and agriculture, self-realization and social awareness, education, culture, assuming responsibility and of making the desert bloom. This is a small personal family story that reflects Israeli society.

The Israeli Family and the support group working with it are committed to creating true processes of change in public opinion towards Israel. The activities are managed by an independent non-political, non-profit body, striving to improve Israel’s position in the world.

The Israeli Family will not attempt to explain Israel’s position in the regional conflict, but rather create a current Israeli narrative based on the values of Israeli society which will help bridge the chasm between Israel’s image in the world and the reality and the values of the Israeli Family in the State of Israel.
This will form the basis for a human personal connection between the Israeli Family and the many people they will meet throughout their journey, as well as the communities of the world that will be exposed to their story.

For more information, check out their website at http://www.il-family.com/

We spend our time continuing to search for the newest tastes of the Negev with the mission to invest in expanding the growing capacity of these small businesses, all the while supporting sustainable agriculture in the process.

All Negev Nectars foods are produced either in the Ramat Hanegev region and are certified kosher by Rabbi Svisa, the head of the Ramat Hanegev Region Rabbinic Council, or are produced in the Arava, and are certified kosher by Rabbi Moshe Ha’araya, head of the Eilat region rabbinic council.

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What Our Customers Say:

“We love giving Negev Nectars packages as gifts. The products are delicious and always extremely appreciated -- especially because they come several times a year as well as before the Jewish holidays.  In addition, it helps us support the farmers of the Negev and creates a direct link among our friends to whom we send these packages, the State of Israel, and us.  We are grateful that Negev Nectars allows us to give this very special, unique, and tasty gift.”

“The shipment from Negev Nectars arrived yesterday and it is marvelous!  I've read Negev Nectars' mission. I've looked at every bottle and package, and with great anticipation, I look forward to creating some beautiful food with these products!   Thank you for a very wonderful gift, along with your kind wishes for the New Year.” 

“I received the package from Negev Nectars and was absolutely delighted!  What an array of delicious, healthy and environmentally/socially conscious foods!  I am telling everyone I know about Negev Nectars.  It's such a win-win endeavor.”

“It was wonderful to receive such a delectable assortment of oils, dates, jams, teas and savory spreads. We absolutely adore the olive oil--it makes our salad dressing sing! Everything that you so generously sent us has been a real pleasure to eat or drink.”