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BLACK AND WHITE TREND

Black and white hasn't been known for colors of the spring and summer season in the past, but leave it to
Israeli designer Sigal Dekel to make a splash on the fashion scene. Sigal Dekel has contributed to embracing the use of black and white combinations for the season, a color combination typically used for the fall and winter season. It's a fresh take on the color combination to see them being used in summer silhouettes like their black and white bow blouse seen in the picture. Pairing this blouse with black satin shorts to cropped pants gives a chic summer look that's unexpected.

This trend also gives you versatility to incorporate the pieces into your fall and winter wardrobes by pairing them with black pants or a blazer to transform the summer look to a season-appropriate look. Sigal Dekel's spring/summer collection displays this trend in the best way with vesatile pieces that are trendy for the season, but timeless with their style.

TOP TEN BEACHES IN ISRAEL

ISRAEL21C (israel21c.org) published  a list of the top ten beaches in Israel, which are:

1 - Beit Yannai Beach (Mediterranean - North of Natanya)
2 - Coral Reef Beach (Red Sea) - Best for snorkling.
3 - Banana Beach (Mediterranean - Southmost Tel-Aviv beach, near Jaffa)
4 - Mineral Beach (Dead Sea) - Don't' miss the black mud.
5 - Dado Zamir Beach ( Mediterranean - Central Haifa)
6 - Sironit Beach (Mediterranean - Netanya)
7 - Metzitzim Beach (Mediterranean - Northern Tel-Aviv)
8 - Dor Habonim Beach (Mediterranean - South of Haifa off of Route 4)
9 - Dolphin Reef (Red Sea -  Pay to enter, but worth it)
10 - Aqueduct Beach (Mediterranean - Caesarea amidst Roman ruins)

Visit: http://israel21c.org/travel/israels-top-10-beaches for more complete information.

 

 

KABBALAH STAR OF DAVID

 The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism. The shape is a hexagram, which is the compound of two equilateral triangles. According to the Kabbalah, the two David Star triangles represent the contrasts in our lives:

Good and evil
Spiritual and physical

The top triangle pointing up symbolizes the good aspect in life which bring the positive power to the triangle pointing down. Each of the Star of David's vertexes represents a day of the week, and the center reresents the Sabbath.

Kabbalists also think that the Star of David's six points represent G-d's rule over the universe in six directions: east, west, south, north, up, and down.

The special shape of the Star of David has also been thought to represent Israel's 12 tribes, as there are 12 sides at the outer six triangles.

There are numerous designers of Star of David jewelry, for both men and women, including:
www.holylandprecious.com

ROGOV'S TOP ISRAELI WINES - CONTINUED - SCORES 94-96

Rogov's Guide to Israeli 'Wines - 2011 lists the top-scoring Israeli wines released in 2010. Last week, we listed those wines that scored 93. Listed below are the wines that scored 94-96.

EARNING 96 POINTS 
  Golan Heights Winery, Rom, Yarden 2006 (K)

EARNING 95 POINTS
  Margalit, Cabernet Sauvignon, Special r'eserve, 2008

EARNING 94 POINTS (In alpha order by winery)
  Clos de Gat
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Har'El, 2008
    Merlot, Har'El, 2008
    Ayalon Valley, 2006
  Golan Heights Winery
    Chardonnay, Odem, Organic Vineyard, Yarden, 2008 (K)
    Syrah, Ortal Vineyard, Yarden, 2004 (K)
    Syrah, Yonatan Vineyard, Yarden, 2007 (K)
    Cabernet Sauvignon, El Rom Vineyard, Yarden, 2004 (K)

  Margalit
     Enigma, Special Reserve, 2007
     Cabernet Franc, 2008

For a complete guide to Israeli Wineries and wines, do buy Rogov's Guide - 2011.

 

DANIEL ROGOV'S BEST ISRAELI WINES IN LAST TWELVE MONTHS

Daniel Rogov is Israel's most influential and pre-eminent wine critic. His book - Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines - 2011  - lists the top 26 Israeli wines released in 2010. All of these wines scored between 93 and 96 points, making them among the best in the world. Rogov's book is very comprehensive,  was published by The Toby press (www.tobypress.com), and is readily available at amazon.com.

Listed below are the Rogov picks scoring 93, in winery alphabetical order. The wines that scored 94-96 will be listed next week. The symbol K means the wine is kosher.

Carmel Winery
  Single, Shiraz Single Vineyard, Kayoumi Upper Galilee 2008 (K)
  Cabernet Sauvignon, Single Vineyard, Kayoumi, Upper Galilee 2008 (K)
  Mediterranean, 2008 (K)
  Limited Edition, Upper Galilee, 2007 (K)
  Gewurztraminer, Late Harvest, Single Vineyard, Sha'al Golan, 2009 (K)

Castel Winery
  Chardonnay "C", Blanc de Castel, 2008 (K)
  Grand Vin Castel, 2008 (K)
  Petit Castel, 2008 (K)
 
Clos de Gat - Syrah, Har'El, 2008

Dalton - Matatia, 2008 (K)

Flam - Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, 2008

Golan Heights Winery
  Katzrin, 2007 (K)
  Syrah, Ortal Vineyardm Yarden, 2007 (K)
  Cabernet Sauvignon, El Rom Vineyard, Yarden, 2007 (K)
 
Margalit - Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008

Pelter
  Petit Verdot, T-Selection, 2008
  Cabernet Sauvignon, T-Selection, 2006
 
Racanati - Special Reserve, 2006 (K)

Yatir
  Yatir Forest, 2007 (K)
  Shiraz, 2007 (K)

For complete infoirmation on Israel's wineries and wines, do buy Rogov's book.

NO MORE EXCUSES FOR MODEST DEDICATED EXERCISERS

  

 The new running/exercise skirt from KOSHER CASUAL just took away your last excuse for not getting out there and exercising. The amazing polyamide Lycra skirt with built in leggings will have you feeling and looking great every step of the way.

The leggings skirt ismade from 88% polyamide/12% Lycra for the most comfortable and modest running, swimming, aerobic, walking skirt ever.

Or, if you want to go very lightweight, then go for the exercise skirt  without the leggings underneath. Get the same amazing fabric and cut, but without the extra layering.

Also available is the 7/8 length legging capris with 10% Lycra. The super stretchy and super soft leggings will be the most versatile item in your closet. Available in both girls and women's sizes in both black and charcoal.

 

EARN COMMISSIONS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Kosher Kasual is affiliated with many schools and organizations and offers commission sharing programs with them. To find out more for your organization, make contact at info@koshercasual.com.

 

 

 

JNF JOINS WITH TZORA VINEYARDS IN SUPPORT OF SDEROT

Jewish National Fund has joined with Tzora Vineyards and importer Israel Wine Direct in support of Sderot. Tzora will donate $1 for every bottle of 2006Tzora Neve Ilan or 2006 Tzora Shoresh sold through the JNF website:

https://www.jnf.org/support/loyalty-program

Tzora vineyards was selected by JNF because, in addition to being delicious, its wines uniquely connect people to the land and history of the Judean hills in Israel. Tzora is a leading producer of Israel wines that reflect a sense of place, the Judean Hills, the elevated mountainous region surrounding Jerusalem that is so full of history. In fact, Tzora is a place mentioned in the Bible in a reference to wine-making.

The JNF loyalty program offers savings and/or great offers on many Israeli products, including:

Osem food products - discount coupons

 Tzora Vineyards - 12% discount

El Al Airline

Israel Phones - 10% off

Setty - Up to 40% off on Israeli Jewelry

Isrotel - Special amenities

Support Israel and JNF, and purchase fine products at good prices.

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SMACKDOWN

The Jug Shop, in San Francisco, in cooperation with Richard Shaffer's Israel Wine Direct, held a blind wine tasting between California and Israeli Cabs, with six winery marketing people and San Francisco sommeliers.

 Here are the Israeli wines entered into the tasting:

Flam Cabernet Reserve 2006
Margalit Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Tzora Shoresh 2006
Pelter T-Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

These are the California Cabs entered into the tasting:

Caymus Cabernet 2007
Benziger Tribute Cabernet Blend 2006
Murphy-Goode Terra A Lago Cabernet 2004
St. Supery Elu Cabernet Blend 2004

Here are the top wines with the most #1 votes from the tasters:

Tied for 1st:
Flam Cabernet Reserve 2006
Tzora Shoresh 2006

2nd: Pelter T-Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

3rd: Benziger Tribute Cabernet Blend 2005

If you want to conduct a similar SMACKDOWN, contact Richard Shaffer at 866-469-8708.

ISRAELI WINES WIN SMACKDOWN IN HOUSTON

Block 7 Wine Company, in Houston, held a tasting of 7 wines from small wineries in israel. Toward the end of the event, Block 7 and Richard Shaffer's Israel Wine Direct held a blind tasting of 8 wines, 4 from Israel, 3 from California, and 1 from Washington state.

All of the wines were very good. The punch line is that Israeli wines took 3 out of the top 4 places in the competition. Here are the rankings:

WINNER: Tzora Shoresh 2006 (Israel)

2nd Place: Amavi Cellars 2007 (Walla Walla, WA)

3rd Place: Margalit Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Israel)

4th Place: Flam Cabernet Reserve 2006 (Israel)

5th Place: Lail Vineyards Blueprint 2006 (California)

6th Place: Pelter T-Selection Cab. Sauv. 2007 (Israel)

Tied for 7th: Cloverdale Ranch Cab Sauv 2005 (California) and Volume 2007 Cab. Sauv (California).

Perhaps the best part of these blind tastings is the look of surprise and discovery from the tasters.

FASHION & CLASSIC JEWELRY FROM ORNA AND RINAT (OR)

    The energy of these two gifted designers creates an exciting fashion trendy jewelry with a promise of a worldwide brand. Orna and Rinat design original jewelry with lots of imagination and creativity. The various necklaces, rings and bracelets are made from gemstones, natural materials and precious metals.

Orna and Rinat approach to the graceful details reflect the meaning the meaning of their brand name OR-Jewelry, their masterpieces enlighten those who wear them.

The motifs shown in their work are taken from the Jewish tradition (Star of David, blessings and prayers taken from the Holy Bible), the mysterious world of the Kabbalah, and international symbols.

The OR creations adorn both men and women.

Visit OR at http://www,or-jewelry.com email at orjewelry@gmail.com