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חדשים, המלצות ספרים, סדנאות בישול, סיורי ליקוט ועוד…
Bread, ferments, stews, simple vegetables, and foods built on time rather than shortcuts. Recipes that begin with raw ingredients and end with real food, made by your own hands, in your kitchen.
Each recipe explains what matters and what doesn’t: when to wait, when to intervene, and how to read what’s happening in front of you. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s understanding.
This is a place to start cooking differently. Choose one recipe, cook it once, and you’ll know how to cook it again.
Food is more than a list of ingredients; it is a living dialogue between our bodies, our history, and the earth. We believe that to truly nourish ourselves, we must first reconnect with the stories behind our sustenance.
For centuries, the people of the Levant understood food as our most fundamental medicine. Today, that wisdom is often lost in the noise of industrial convenience. We invite you to explore a tapestry of insights that bridge the gap between ancient traditions and modern health. Whether it’s the medical philosophy of Maimonides or the science of wild bacteria, these stories offer a path back to a balanced life. Discover how the roots of our past can provide the nourishment for our future.
The Center for Health Leadership operates as an educational hub dedicated to bridging the divide between academic nutritional research and historical food wisdom. We provide a space for guests to move beyond being anonymous consumers by engaging with the practical mastery of ancient food crafts through authentic meals and hands on workshops.
These sessions offer technical and cultural insights into skills such as high salt fermentation and the production of local Muri, which help individuals understand the evolution of nutrition and the politics of the plate. Visitors can walk through our living orchard to rediscover the vitality of real food and learn to turn their own kitchens into centers of health.
By examining the history of what we eat, guests gain the clarity to make informed choices that prioritize local resilience over industrial marketing.
Finding a source that bridges the gap between academic history and the actual kitchen is rare. Uri’s deep dives into the medical traditions of the Levant and the works of Maimonides provided the missing link for my research. His private consultation was worth months of library work. He doesn't just talk about the past; he shows you how those ancient dietary 'temperaments' still impact our gut health and local economies today. A must-visit for any serious food scholar.
Julian (London, UK)
Our family foraging retreat with Uri in the Jordan Valley was the most grounding experience we’ve had in years. In the tech world, we talk a lot about 'disruption,' but Uri taught us about connection. Seeing my kids identify wild edible greens in a field they would have previously ignored was a total paradigm shift. It wasn’t just a nature walk; it was a masterclass in systemic thinking. Uri’s perspective on the 'politics of the plate' has changed the way I look at my grocery store, my health, and my environment.
Mark (Seattle, CA)
As a professional chef, I’m always looking for techniques that respect the ingredient. Uri’s 'Nose-to-Tail' workshop and his books on localism completely challenged my training. He moves beyond the 'farm-to-table' trend and gets into the grit of preservation and seasonality. The way he treats wild herbs and forgotten grains as luxury ingredients is inspiring. His work has given me a new vocabulary for my own menu, one that is rooted in history rather than just aesthetics.
Elena (Melbourne, Australia)
The private meal Uri prepared for our family at his center was the highlight of our entire trip to Israel. It wasn't just dinner; it was a storytelling event. We tasted biblical grains and herbs we had only read about, prepared in ways that felt both ancient and incredibly modern. Uri’s warmth and deep knowledge of the land made us feel a connection to our heritage that we couldn't find at any tourist site. It was authentic, delicious, and deeply moving.
Ruth (Austin, TX)
