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In 1984, he and six other families moved to Itamar to settle the land and reintroduce a Jewish presence there. He dreamt of providing a livelihood and economic independence for people in the area, and that’s where the story of Perfumes Itamar begins. When Shimon and his family arrived in Itamar, it was a bare hilltop with stunning views of Samaria and little else. The families who settled in Itamar faced multiple challenges, from security to lack of infrastructure and jobs. Shimon and others worked odd jobs and often traveled great distances to find employment. After some years of living...

Discover the stories and products of dedicated Israeli pioneers supported by Lev Haolam, and see how their artisanal crafts connect you with the Holy Land. Explore the Unique Stories and Products of Israeli Artisans At Lev Haolam, we take pride in promoting various Israeli pioneers who dedicate themselves in all that they do. From natural cosmetics to gourmet chocolates, these artisans produce a wide range of items, all reflecting the rich heritage and customs practiced in the Holy Land. Here are just a few of the amazing artisans we work with: To tap into the unique mineral resources at the...

Itai and Esther Lachman live in Netivot, a town in the Negev region of Israel, close to the Gaza border. So close, in fact, that they have just 15 seconds to make it to a bomb shelter or safe room when the sirens warn that rockets are coming from the Hamas-led Gaza Strip. In recent times, those sirens have been very frequent. Netivot residents have become accustomed to living their lives on edge, knowing their activities could be interrupted at any moment, and being ready at all times to make the 15 second life-or-death dash to a safe place. Yet,...

As we exit the car in the community of Halamish, or Neveh Tzuf, located in the hills of southwestern Samaria, just 26 km from Jerusalem, a stunning view with green hills all around opens up. I ask Nicole Yehezkel what she likes about living in Neveh Tzuf. She replies, “Same thing that you saw when you first arrived. The view. The air. You can breathe here. Wow, it’s just beautiful. Don’t you feel the magic?” She first saw the place when she served in the army base nearby. “It would be nice to live here,” she remembers thinking. The road...