Welcome to My Israel Winecast. This is the project of Amir Katz and My Israel WineTours, a beverage and travel company dedicated to bringing guests and visitors, pilgrims and travelers to explore Israel’s pastures, Vineyards and some surely holy sites. Since not everyone has the chance to visit us here, we thought we would visit you out there in the wide world of possibilities and podcasts. We hope you enjoy your listening experience and meet us at the crossroads of travel and taste, adventu ...
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Indeed, the great rabbis once compared to Jewish people to a vineyard. When cultivated and watered, we grow and give forth the fruit of the vine. As it is true today where even amidst the horrors and sorrows of war, the Jewish people have come together around the latest existential threat in order to rise to the challenge and defy our enemies. The …
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Wine and War: A Toast to “Israel's Past and Hopes for Its Future”, a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the complex tapestry of Israel's history, as seen through the eyes of Amir Katz, the son of a veteran. This narrative delves into the raw realities of conflict, recounting a deeply personal account of my father, a tank commander during the Yom Kip…
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Episode 4-Kosher complexities and great wine
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Join us for an enthralling episode of "Kosher complexities and great wine," as we delve into the world of fine wines, culture, and personal dilemmas. In this captivating installment, our host, Amir, takes us on a journey through his unique experience of growing up with great French wines, untouched by the notion of Kosher, to becoming an essential …
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Episode 3- Drinking for all the right reasons
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I had the honor of guiding a wine tour yesterday that left a powerful imprint on my heart. This was one of the more important and meaningful guiding experiences I’ve ever known, and so I jumped at the opportunity to sit down and share with you all. Wine Tours are about celebration & lifestyle and while that wasn’t exactly the reason for yesterdays …
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Episode 2- Celebrating Bar Mitzvah in the Judean Hills: A Journey of Wine, Culture, and Renewal
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Amir leads wine tours in the Holy Land, taking guests through the Judean hills and vineyards while guiding their thoughts to a higher elevation and level of conversation. The tour involves picking grapes grown for thousands of years on the slopes of Judean mountains. Amir also arranges special celebrations, including a recent bat mitzvah for two wo…
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Episode 1-Welcome to our Winecast The vintner, the wiseman, the rabbi
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"My Israel Wine Tours" is a narrative that combines personal experiences and reflections on the rich culture of Israel. It follows the author's journey, one glass at a time, through encounters with neighbors, friends, and wise individuals like scholars and agronomists. The story touches on a moment when the author attends a shiva, a Jewish mourning…
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