New in Gush                     Etzion

  Exciting news from the Gush

In this issue

 Herodion

Gold Medal at Gush Etzion winery

Olive Bar

Story of 1948 for children

New Discoveries on the Herodion!

   A large theater with painted walls , burial site and sarcophagus (limestone coffins) have recently been discovered.
National Geographic's latest edition is devoted to the Herodion.
Click on the link below to view the website with films, photos, quiz and an interactive game.

Gush Etzion Winery

Gush Etzion Winery won a gold medal for their 2005 Nachal Hapirim wine at the International Terra Vino competition that took place in Eilat last month. Nahal Hapirim is a blend of:

       Cabernet Sauvignon – 60%

                                           Merlot – 25%

                                           Cabernet Franc – 10%

                                           Petit Verdot – 5%

The Story of Kfar Etzion 1948 for Children

The story of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion 1948 for Children is now available in Hebrew, in disc format. To listen to the story please click on the links:
  Listen Here

  Listen Here
To purchase the disc plus a set of historical black and white pictures for children, and a 24 page color brochure with map of Gush Etzion today click below:

www.gush-etzion.org.il/books.htm

Olive Bar Factory at Sde Bar Ranch

 
Heat your home with recycled and compacted olive waste, straight off the olive press of Gush Etzion. A special patent of olive logs in place of wood for fireplaces and wood burning ovens. These logs are stored conveniently, burn double the calories than wood, are environmentally friendly and leave no dirt or odor in the home. For more information :

please contact: gushezif@inter.net.il