But while olive oil is widely touted for its health benefits not all bottles are created equal, according to experts. Much like wine, the best bottles come down to the quality of the land, the ...

The village of Taxiarchis in Halkidiki lit Greece’s first Christmas tree, celebrating its key role in fir cultivation.

The olive tree is such a fitting symbol for the Jewish people and our uncanny ability to survive, to come back, to bear fruit again, even after seasons of scarcity.

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