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Amid war and hardship, our brave producers continued their work, supported by Lev Haolam subscribers who helped keep their businesses alive. How Our Producers Faced the War: A Year of Courage and Survival When war erupted on October 7th, 2023, it wasn’t just a fight for survival on the frontlines – it became a battle for the heart and soul of Israel. For our producers, this war was deeply personal. They faced not only the threat of rockets and violence but also the immense challenge of keeping their businesses alive. Every day brought new hardships, from disrupted supply chains to...

In 2024, thanks to our amazing subscribers, we continued supporting hundreds of Jewish pioneers, uplifting communities, and building lasting connections to Israel – even in the face of extraordinary challenges. How Our Subscribers Helped Hundreds of Israeli Artisans Thrive In 2024, thanks to our incredible subscribers, we were able to continue supporting over 1,820 pioneering families across Israel. This year was filled with extraordinary challenges, yet our subscriber’s unwavering commitment allowed these families to overcome obstacles, thrive, and sustain their connection to the Holy Land. ​ In the settlement of Itamar, Shimon and Sarah Barda invested in two new machines...

How Two Nations – and One Box – Celebrate the Spirit of Building Something Beautiful 🇮🇱🇺🇸 Two Stories, One Spirit Whether it’s an American homesteader or an Israeli olive farmer, the values run deep: hard work, dignity, and faith in the future. Both countries were built on perseverance – by those who planted, crafted, carved, and created with whatever they had. Just like in America, Israel’s greatest strength is found in its people – those who rise early to tend vineyards, who teach their children by example, who press oil, bake bread, and pass stories through their hands. At Lev...

The Tree of the Field Is Man Our January message draws from timeless biblical wisdom, beginning with the verse from Deuteronomy: “For man is the tree of the field.” This idea – that human life is deeply intertwined with the land, with nature, and with divine purpose – runs through Jewish thought and through the story of Israel itself. Throughout the Psalms and the words of the prophets, trees are not merely background scenery. They rejoice, they mourn, they wither, and they flourish alongside humanity. When people walk in faith and harmony, the land bears fruit. When tragedy strikes, even...

Continue the Story Each Month Here is a closer look at the people behind the February box: ​ At Kibbutz Erez, just kilometers from the Gaza border, Dor Zoher and his partners care for their beehives with patience and dedication. Beekeeping is not fast work; it requires trust in natural cycles and faith in the seasons ahead. The wildflower honey included in this month’s box was harvested from blossoms that grow in Israel’s southern fields – the very same fields that bloom with kalaniot each winter. After evacuation and months of uncertainty, the beekeepers of Erez returned to rebuild their...

A Different Kind of Success Story ​ Most people do not move to the desert to start a business. But for Itay, Mitzpe Ramon was never only a location. It was a calling. Founded in 1999, Faran Cosmetics was born from Itay’s deep connection to the desert and his belief that life in the Negev offers something impossible to find anywhere else. Surrounded by the beauty and stillness of the Ramon Crater, he began creating natural skincare products inspired by the plants, minerals, and spirit of the Israeli desert. As Itay explains: “Here I can tap into the spiritual side...

How one family near the Gaza border turned a search for safe products into a mission of wellness, resilience, and redemption ​ That may be the simplest way to explain Arugot. But it hardly captures the depth of the story. Because Arugot is not really about soap. It’s about healing. About rebuilding. About rediscovering the wisdom hidden in nature and ancient roots. Why have we accepted so many harmful things as normal? Moving Toward the Border – On Purpose In 2010, the Lachmans made a decision most people would never consider. Together with six other families, they moved south to...