September 12, 2016
11:28 am

A worker tends to cannabis plants at a growing facility for the Tikun Olam company near the northern Israeli city of Safed (Abir Sultan/Flash 90)

In Israel, booming medical marijuana looks to conquer new highs

While research into health benefits of cannabis has zipped along thanks in part to the local culture of ‘protekzia,’ a pioneer in the field says hundreds of uses of the plant are waiting to be discovered, and a marketer wants to slip it into milk so everyone can have a daily dose

By Melanie Lidman and Shoshanna Solomon

August 28, 2016
11:49 pm

An Israeli agricultural engineer inspects marijuana plants at the BOL (Breath Of Life) Pharma greenhouse in the country's second-largest medical cannabis plantation, near Kfar Pines in northern Israel, on March 9, 2016. (Jack Guez/AFP)

Israel to begin exporting marijuana soon — minister

Agriculture Ministry setting up facilities for research, development of growing cannabis for medical treatment

By Times of Israel staff

March 27, 2016
7:56 am

In Israel, seeds of a heady future for medical marijuana

While recreational use of cannabis is still illegal in the Jewish state, therapeutic use is not only permitted but encouraged

By DAPHNE ROUSSEAU

March 15, 2016
5:28 am

Arnon Tamir, CEO of Teva Nature, smoking a cannabis extract through an electronic cigarette at the CannaTech conference in Tel Aviv, March 7, 2016. (Ben Sales/JTA)

At Tel Aviv cannabis conference — lots of tech, no smoking allowed

Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Israel, but that hasn’t stopped dozens of Israeli startups from turning their attention to the ganja

By Ben Sales

January 20, 2016
1:45 pm

File: Health Minister Yaakov Litzman. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)

Israel seeks to let general practitioners prescribe cannabis

Move would ensure ‘dignity’ of patients, could be implemented within six months, health minister says

By Times of Israel staff

January 12, 2016
12:39 pm

Illustrative image of someone purchasing medicinal marijuana in Tel Aviv. (Abir Sultan/Flash90)

Medical cannabis set to hit pharmacy shelves

More growers and more prescribing doctors, says reform, but stronger enforcement to stop drug ‘trickle’ into recreational market

By Sue Surkes

January 9, 2016
1:56 am

Canadian agency: Pot doesn’t need kosher certification

Kashruth Council of Canada says weed is ‘inherently kosher,’ being a plant; but OU says processed edibles may contain other ingredients

By JTA

November 24, 2015
10:39 am

The Grav Menorah is a cross between a glass bong and a traditional hanukiah which retails for $699. (YouTube screenshot)

How Hanukkah became a ‘high’ holiday

An increasing number of Jewish tokers are infusing their traditional holiday rituals with a healthy dose of cannabis

By Rebecca Spence

June 9, 2015
7:24 pm

Bill Levin, setting up the First Church of Cannabis, June 8, 2015. (Cj Parker)

Meet the Jewish grand poobah of the First Church of Cannabis

With IRS recognition, gifts are tax deductible for Bill Levin’s new Indianapolis church, which will begin operation the day Indiana’s new Religious Freedom law takes effect

By Amanda Borschel-Dan

June 8, 2015
11:57 pm

Illustrative photo of a marijuana bud (Kobi Gideon/Flash90)

Marijuana decriminalization would penalize users under 21

Proposed legislation seeks to punish public smokers, limit amount for personal use to 5 grams

By Times of Israel staff

June 4, 2015
12:54 pm

Lawmakers have high hopes for cannabis decriminalization

Joint left-right support for rehashed bill makes green light likelier than ever for recreational use

By Avi Lewis

May 3, 2015
11:00 am

Knesset members march in Tel Aviv for pot legalization

In speech to rally, Jewish Home party’s Yinon Magal says current drug policy turns law-abiding Israelis into ‘criminals’

By Times of Israel staff

May 1, 2015
6:28 pm

Seth Wong, left, and JJ Slatkin hope their new marijuana testing business will take them to new highs. (Uriel Heilman/JTA)

Young pot entrepreneurs hope for potent business

Mixing Jewish and cannabis connections, Colorado’s Seth Wong and JJ Slatkin take on the Wild West of marijuana standards

By Uriel Heilman

March 23, 2015
8:41 am

Illustration. Someday THC-infused cookies like these may have an OU kosher symbol on them as rabbis begin discussions with edible medical cannabis companies. (Photo credit: Flickr/CC BY-NC 2.0/Prensa 420)

Anti-drug authority says ‘yes’ to weed

Quasi-governmental agency wants to ease restrictions on the plant for medicinal use

By Avi Lewis

March 19, 2015
10:07 pm

IDF soldiers take part in early voting two days before the Knesset elections, March 15, 2015. (photo credit: IDF Spokesperson)

Voting troops say Green Leaf is dope

Soldiers’ votes indicate legalization of recreational drugs a primary concern among younger Israelis

By Daniel Bernstein

Topic: legalized marijuana

In Israel, booming medical marijuana looks to conquer new highs

While research into health benefits of cannabis has zipped along thanks in part to the local culture of ‘protekzia,’ a pioneer in the field says hundreds of uses of the plant are waiting to be discovered, and a marketer wants to slip it into milk so everyone can have a daily dose

Israel to begin exporting marijuana soon — minister

Agriculture Ministry setting up facilities for research, development of growing cannabis for medical treatment

In Israel, seeds of a heady future for medical marijuana

While recreational use of cannabis is still illegal in the Jewish state, therapeutic use is not only permitted but encouraged

At Tel Aviv cannabis conference — lots of tech, no smoking allowed

Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Israel, but that hasn’t stopped dozens of Israeli startups from turning their attention to the ganja

Israel seeks to let general practitioners prescribe cannabis

Move would ensure ‘dignity’ of patients, could be implemented within six months, health minister says

Medical cannabis set to hit pharmacy shelves

More growers and more prescribing doctors, says reform, but stronger enforcement to stop drug ‘trickle’ into recreational market

Canadian agency: Pot doesn’t need kosher certification

Kashruth Council of Canada says weed is ‘inherently kosher,’ being a plant; but OU says processed edibles may contain other ingredients

How Hanukkah became a ‘high’ holiday

An increasing number of Jewish tokers are infusing their traditional holiday rituals with a healthy dose of cannabis

Meet the Jewish grand poobah of the First Church of Cannabis

With IRS recognition, gifts are tax deductible for Bill Levin’s new Indianapolis church, which will begin operation the day Indiana’s new Religious Freedom law takes effect

Marijuana decriminalization would penalize users under 21

Proposed legislation seeks to punish public smokers, limit amount for personal use to 5 grams

Lawmakers have high hopes for cannabis decriminalization

Joint left-right support for rehashed bill makes green light likelier than ever for recreational use

Knesset members march in Tel Aviv for pot legalization

In speech to rally, Jewish Home party’s Yinon Magal says current drug policy turns law-abiding Israelis into ‘criminals’

Young pot entrepreneurs hope for potent business

Mixing Jewish and cannabis connections, Colorado’s Seth Wong and JJ Slatkin take on the Wild West of marijuana standards

Anti-drug authority says ‘yes’ to weed

Quasi-governmental agency wants to ease restrictions on the plant for medicinal use

Voting troops say Green Leaf is dope

Soldiers’ votes indicate legalization of recreational drugs a primary concern among younger Israelis

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