The economic profile of California’s classic sparkling wine industry reflects a vibrant and evolving sector within the broader wine market. Sales occur across diverse channels, including retail, restaurants, and direct-to-consumer models, with online sales increasingly important. The industry generates over $73 billion annually for California’s economy, with key production concentrated in Napa and Sonoma Counties. […]
From the River to the Sea: A Primer on Israeli Geography
In recent discussions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the phrase “from the river to the sea” has become increasingly prevalent. However, many individuals, including protesters, television news readers, podcasters, and pundits, lack a clear understanding of the geographical references it entails. This ignorance underscores the need for informed dialogue and education on the region’s key landmarks, such as […]
Unfiltered Opinions: Navigating New York’s Tourist Traps
Unfiltered Opinions: Navigating New York’s Tourist Traps However, as opinions vary, so do experiences. The following explores unfiltered perspectives on some of the city’s renowned attractions. Statue of Liberty Downsides of the Desirable While Lady Liberty stands tall on her island, visitors express mixed feelings about the journey to her feet. Complaining of lengthy queues, security checks, […]
The Dilemma of Negotiating Peace: Reflections on Golda Meir’s Words
Golda Meir was acquainted with her adversaries, just as the current Israeli leadership understands their foe. The questions: Is there any conceivable path to peace emerging from the tragic loss of thousands of innocent lives? How can global leaders engage in peace negotiations with those who firmly espouse the ideology of war? In a world […]
Promoting Peace in Times of Conflict in Israel
Conflicts in the past primarily engaged soldiers in Israel; this time, innocent civilians, including babies and women, became targets. How do Israelis and the international community bridge the profound gap between Israel’s pursuit of peace and the desire of its adversaries for the destruction of the Jewish people? How can we collectively strive to “give […]
Festival Turns Into Human and Economic Nightmare
The connection between war and wine economics is complex. Israeli wine serves as a symbol of peace amidst conflict. By supporting Israeli wineries, promoting peaceful resolutions, and standing in solidarity with Israel’s winemakers we can play a part in fostering peace and resolution amidst conflict, one sip at a time. The Sukkot Festival Significance of Sukkot […]
Eat This Because…
There are so many products in the marketplace that are trying to attract our attention that is easy to be confused. Some of the options are healthy while many others are totally BAD! It can be exhausting to try to single out the food, supplements, beverages and probiotics that taste good and will make/keep us healthy from the stuff […]
We Must Never Forget. We Must Never Forgive. #Nova
We must never forget and never forgive. This is the clear message by the Jewish community in New York, meaning the Holocaust and the 7th of October Hamas attack. Remarks by the Publisher: Around 4,000 people gathered for several days of partying – just five kilometers from the border to the Gaza Strip in Israel. The […]
An End or a Beginning to Abuse of Children?
A Thai court sentenced a 36-year-old German tourist to 43 years in jail for sexually abusing children. In the Philippines, a 66-year-old Australian was sentenced to 17 years in prison for buying sex from a 12-year-old girl. In Sri Landa, a Canadian received a one-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting two boys, aged 12 and […]
What About the Child? Risks, Hazards, and Perils of Adult Tourism
What are the risks to the child involved in sex tourism? “Few forms of exploitation are as degrading as child prostitution and pornography” (Child Sexual Exploitation in Developing Countries, 1992). Children become addicted to drugs and alcohol; HIV infections, despair, depression, and suicide (Serrill, 1993, p. 52). “Torture, rape, and sexual abuse – widespread in […]