The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dates/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:15:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png dates | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dates/ 32 32 Facing US tariffs, flooded EU markets, Gaza closure, Israeli date growers issue SOS https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-us-tariffs-flooded-eu-markets-gaza-closure-israeli-date-growers-issue-sos/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:00:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3641603 With predictions of a bumper year for fresh Barhi dates, popular on Rosh Hashanah, growers expect prices to fall, ask Israelis to buy

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]]> Friday Focus with Sue Surkes: Israel’s biblical flora resurrected https://www.timesofisrael.com/friday-focus-with-sue-surkes-israels-biblical-flora-resurrected/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:11:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3529161&preview=true&preview_id=3529161 In honor of this week's spring holidays, ToI's environment reporter describes a date palm that was brought back from the dead, a Rose of Jericho plant that resurrects itself and more

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]]> Ban on date imports said to pit UAE against Israel’s Agriculture Ministry https://www.timesofisrael.com/ban-on-date-imports-said-to-pit-uae-against-israels-agriculture-ministry/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:40:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3316025 Relations sour as delivery of Emirati national fruit recently turned back in accordance with plant protection regulation, in what Abu Dhabi calls 'deviation from diplomatic norms'

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]]> Israeli desalination, wastewater treatment becomes global model for water scarcity https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-desalination-wastewater-treatment-becomes-global-model-for-water-scarcity/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:18:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3069105 Chief engineer of Eilat's water and sewage utility says all of the city's wastewater is treated, and 'transferred, to the last drop, to farmers,' who use it to water crops

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]]> An Israeli sensor is helping the Middle East save its dates https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/opinion/israel-uae-peace-dates-technology.html Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:12:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2486172 Israel's new normalization deals were founded on a common Iranian foe, New York Times reports, but are also helping nations of the region unite against threats from a tiny weevil

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]]> Israel drone maker, US firm team up to pollinate Jordan Valley date palms https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-drone-maker-us-firm-team-up-to-pollinate-jordan-valley-date-palms/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2289289 Project will use drones of Tel Aviv-based Blue and White Robotics and Dropcopter's pods to disperse pollen from air, replacing bees amid worker shortage due to coronavirus

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]]> Israeli researchers grow new date plants from 2,000-year-old seeds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-grow-date-plants-from-2000-year-old-seeds/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2235772 Six saplings sprout from ancient kernels gathered at Judean archaeological sites; scientists hope to pollinate female plants and produce fruit

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]]> Need atomic-level energy? Try treats from Iranian dates https://www.timesofisrael.com/need-atomic-level-energy-try-treats-from-iranian-dates/ Wed, 11 May 2016 22:37:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1390548 These healthy and invigorating Medjool Date Energy Bars build on a classic Mideast staple, layering exotic flavors on a sweet and nourishing base

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]]> A salad of biblical proportions at the Waldorf https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-salad-of-biblical-proportions-at-the-waldorf/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:57:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1331860 Master chef Itzik Barak brings the traditional seven species to his hotel chain's annual competition

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]]> Pomegranate-date combo helps prevent heart attacks, Israeli study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/pomegranate-date-combo-protects-arteries-israeli-study-finds/ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 01:46:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1164702 Technion scientists say half a glass of pomegranate juice and 3 dates a day can protect arteries, reduce cholesterol buildup by 28%

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]]> Arabs become Mighty Arabs https://www.timesofisrael.com/arabs-become-mighty-arabs/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:56:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1065046 California high school alters team name and logo to be less offensive

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]]> Go free (from matzah meal) this Passover https://www.timesofisrael.com/go-free-from-matzah-meal-this-passover/ Sun, 06 Apr 2014 06:20:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=935676 Local chefs often sub in ground almonds in their schnitzel, cookies and salads

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]]> Almond joy, it’s Tu Bishvat time https://www.timesofisrael.com/orange-you-glad-its-tu-bishvat/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:40:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=348564 Branch out and climb a tree, chew on a carob pod, or frolic in an orchard for the Jewish Arbor Day

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]]> Pomegranate molasses, honeyed breads and paleta popsicles: the ingredients of a sweet season https://www.timesofisrael.com/pomegranate-molasses-honeyed-breads-and-pinata-popsicles-the-ingredients-of-a-sweet-season/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:56:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=223942 Top five ways to ensure good eats during the High Holiday festivities

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]]> It’s a date https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-well-a-date/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:37:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=219862 Get to know the Barhi, the yellow-skinned sibling of the better-known brown fruit

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