Between the king of summer—sweet corn—and the prince of autumn—the apple—stands the neglected, misunderstood pear. Long live the pear!

I could write a book on travels in natural Israel—the birds, mammals, plants, and the people I met along the trail. In fact, I did: DISCOVERING NATURAL ISRAEL. Come with me on an armchair adventure to the most beautiful, bountiful natural areas of the Promised Land.

For bees to accomplish their task, conditions must be just right. It cannot be too rainy, too windy, or too cold. Pollination is a delicate partnership between flower and insect. It happens quietly, and it is something that determines the success of an entire season. 

Originally an agricultural festival, Shavuot is one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar.  Learn about its relevance to us today in THE JEWISH BOOK OF WHY: THE TORAH and BEN GURION LOOKS AT THE BIBLE.  And for a marvelous and nutritious cheesecake recipe, check out COOKING KOSHER: THE NATURAL WAY.