Sindyanna of Galilee
Sindyanna of Galilee
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There is a place in the heart of the Galilee, in the village of Kanna, where Jewish and Arab women work in equality and mutual respect: Sindyanna of Galilee’s factory and Visitors Center for Fair Trade. We invite you to be part of our vision of a just society with peace and equal opportunity for all. Sindyanna of Galilee is a unique non-profit organization led by a team of Arab and Jewish women working to create social change from the ground up. Our goals are to produce outstanding olive oil and other premium food products, while enhancing Arab-Jewish cooperation, promoting Fair Trade, creating economic opportunities for Arab women, and assisting local growers and producers. We offer group activities including olive oil tastings, basket weaving workshops, cooking workshops with local chefs, and lunches offering traditional cuisine (advance registration is required for all). You can also purchase Sindyanna’s quality products, including organic and regular olive oil, za’atar (a hyssop-based herb blend), honey, almonds, carob syrup, and olive-oil cosmetics, as well as food from local producers, palm-frond baskets, embroidery, and other traditional crafts.
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Judith L
Phoenix, AZ6 contributions
May 2016
A loving and social justice experience. This group has created jobs for Arab women improving these families economy and building confidence in them. As a result they produce organic olive oil you can purchase at Whole foods as well as other products made of these olives and baskets they weave. Lets help this Fair Trade company sell their products near us, like Sprouts where I frequently shop.
Written May 14, 2016
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Thank you for your review! We really enjoyed your visit and are grateful for your continued support of Sindyanna!
Written August 1, 2016
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Alyssa C
Cross River, NY2 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
I traveled to Israel with my 2 teenage boys, and we made an appointment to visit Sindyanna. It was such an incredible treat. Our hostess spent SO much time with us, and we learned so much! The boys and I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to taste different olive oils and how to make za'atar, and we were thrilled to have the za'atar, and the oil and soaps from the gift shop, to take home with us! I highly recommend a visit here...it is a truly inspiring place! Thanks to everyone at Sindyanna!
Written August 1, 2017
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JerseyGrrrl
Cambridge, MA7 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
This is a fantastic (and delicious!) initiative. A female-led nonprofit, Sindyanna brings together Arab and Jewish women to collaborate on farm and craft-related projects. We were delighted to taste extraordinary honey pulled directly from the hive, sample fresh olive oil, and enjoy samples of Sindyanna's halvah. This is the perfect place to buy souvenirs for people at home. You can purchase secure in the knowledge that the money is going to great people doing great work.
Written August 2, 2016
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Dear Maya T,
Thank you for visiting Sindyanna Of Galilee Visitors Center in Kfar Kanna. We enjoyed meeting you and your group from Boston area and show our mutual –Arab-Jewish olive grove at the Jizrael valley, and telling you about our work.
Thank you for the kind words you wrote . We hope to be able to host you again in the future!
Kind regards,
Dani Ben Simhon & Hanan Manadreh Zoabi
Visitors Center Managers
Sindyanna of the Galilee
Written August 18, 2016
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shippinofftoboston
Boston, MA96 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Taste the high quality olive oil, the carob and honey spread, or the halva, and think of all the wonderful people you are helping! Sindyanna is a social justice venture that helps give Arab farmers a fair price for their products, supports the empowerment of Arab women, and creates a strong agricultural base for the farmers in the Galilee. We bought fair trade olive oil soaps, baskets, and creams as gifts to support this amazing cooperative project between Arabs and Jews in Israel.
Written July 12, 2016
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Thank you! We enjoyed hosting your group last week! You can continue to buy Sindyanna's products in the US, at Whole Foods and Lush.
Written July 18, 2016
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Hollysort
19 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Sindyanna hosted a wonderful lunch for our tour group, gave us a lovely presentation, and allowed us plenty of time to shop their remarkable products, including olive oil, honey, soap and more.
The local workers also shared about their life and work. A great experience and a great cause!
The local workers also shared about their life and work. A great experience and a great cause!
Written November 12, 2019
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Janet B
Sydney28 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We were lucky enough to visit Sindyanna while there was a group being offered tastings of several delicious products made by local Arab farmers, including home made zatar bread, tahini, olive oil, and real carob syrup which was amazing, plain or mixed with tahini. Many other appealing products made by local Arab women were on display. The short film which explains the work of Sindyanna is a moving testament to the group's great work for Jewish-Arab co-operation, that made my visit to northern Israel much more meaningful.
Written May 31, 2017
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Dear guest
Thank you very much for your encouraging review and for helping Sindyanna spread the vision of just society with peace and equal opportunity for all.
Best regards
Dani Ben Simhon
CoManager visitors center
Written June 5, 2017
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Max P
1 contribution
Mar 2017 • Family
Sindyanna of Galilee was an amazing place to visit. We went there as a large group (40+) and were able to sample local oil, honey, and food. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
Written April 12, 2017
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Dear Guest
It was great to meet you and the rest of the group. It is always an honor to answer to a lot of questions and to discover partners to our vision from the other side of the Globe. Hoping to spread our message of peace and cooperation and building bridges instead of separate walls.
Best wishes
Dani Ben Simhon
Sindyanna Of Galilee
Visitors Center Co Manager
Written May 12, 2017
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l o
Marietta, GA1 contribution
Mar 2017 • Couples
We tasted a great selection of olive oils and learned about the amazing women working together across religious and cultural divides to create a better life for their families and their communities.
Written March 13, 2017
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Dear visitor,
Thank you for your worm comment. We at Sindyanna of Galilee believes that our daily work - joint Jewish & Arab Fair Trade projects, as well as our Visitors Center and your visit is answering hatred and racism surrounding us.
Best regards
Dani Ben Simhon
Sindyanna Of Galilee
Visitors Center Co Manager
Written March 17, 2017
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giannitoma70
Prato, Italy1 contribution
Apr 2016 • Business
Sindyanna is the only place in Galilee in which you can REALLY join good tastes, smells and local products with human rights, solidarity and mutual coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. This is the real added value of this wonderful initiative
Written September 14, 2016
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Dear Gianni
Thank you for your worm words. we are doing our best to promote a Just Peace and Just society as well as the fair trade way . Sindyanna Of Galile believe in bridging the gaps between Arabs and Jews by working together and build an alternative society.
Written October 7, 2016
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Kenny R
8 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
This centre is a tribute to what can be done when people work together. Not only can you sample the most amazing olive oil (and other local delicacies), but you can also see how Sindyanna helps local women use their skills to increase their income potential by creating the most wonderful baskets. You can even try and make your own basket on your visit. Your visit will support the local community, and give you an insight into the different ways people from all backgrounds in the Galilee are working together to create something really special.
Written September 1, 2016
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Dear Kenny thanks so much for taking the time to share your impressions from your visit at Sindyanna of Galilee Visitors Center. In Sharing your compliments you are supporting Sindyanna to spread the message. looking forward to host you and your friends again.
Written September 7, 2016
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