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HaDinarim, Moshav Pri Gan A spice lover’s haven

Ya’ir and Mali Dinar took their love of spice to the next level, growing more than 180 varieties of chili peppers and creating a range of chili-based products such as pastes, jams, and sauces. They sell their products across Israel and have created a visitors’ center at the farm. On the morning of October 7th, when the terrorists broke into the moshav, Ya’ir and Mali locked themselves in the safe room, from which they were only rescued 24 hours later. “After we got out, Mali and I headed north to stay with Mali’s mother, but a day after we arrived, I realized I just had to get back. It wasn’t about being a hero, it was simply the realization that it was where I belonged. People see me as tough, with all my tattoos, but actually I’m quite sensitive, and after October 7 th I realized how deeply attached I was to our moshav and community, and it was clear I needed to get back to the farm”, says Ya’ir. “We’ve been back selling our products at food markets around the country, and the outpouring of love and support from our compatriots truly brought me to tears”, he adds. For more information: hadinarim. co.il, 054-3244448

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Galit Basharim , Gilu Li Café at Broitman Bread

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Galit Basharim and the Gilu Li Café Breads and pastries from Moshav Yesha – now in Eilat

After the massacre of October 7 th , “Broitman Bread”, an Eilat institution, welcomed baker and café-owner Galit Basharim with open arms. Displaced by the events, Basharim has now been delighting Eilat gourmands with her wonderful quiches for several weeks. Her café, situated in Moshav Yesha, was a favorite among locals – always buzzing with people and chock-filled with breads, cakes, and pastries. She named it “Gilu Li”, in honor of her late son, Gil, who died aged ten of bone cancer, and whose wishes were that she always strive to see the bright side of things, no matter what. “Gilu Li” was a shining beacon of optimism and delicious baked goods. On the morning of October 7 th ,

Basharim landed back in Israel from a trip to Morrocco. “The second I landed I opened my phone and discovered dozens of messages and alerts, and I immediately understood something was very wrong. I later learned that the terrorists shot seven people at the entrance to my moshav before continuing on their rampage into the neighboring Moshav Mivtahim. I drove straight to Eilat from the airport, as it’s where my sons live”, she says. Two weeks after the attack, Yuval Ziv from “Broitman Bread” invited her into his bakery. “Yuval wanted to help someone from the Eshkol region, and I quickly found my feet. Everyone here has been so kind”, she adds. Galit Basharim, Gilu Li Café at Broitman Bread, Almogim 17, Eilat

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