Not only did I find what I was looking for, I was also blessed with a heartwarming and inspiring look at the developing relationship between some remarkable individuals! Pardon me that the rest of my commentary has little to do with the main topic of the blog, bear with me, please.

Dear Shooky and Ala- shukran/toda/thanks for sharing (more than hummus and tahini) of yourselves with the rest of us!

For me, the purest elements and actions for Tikkun-Olam (“World-Healing”) are displayed here before me in this blog. I am inspired and appreciative.

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, I know about the tensions between cultures. We have lived here with a political dispute between cultures foaming around us for more than 40 years.

Being of the Jewish faith, I attended a “Hebrew” school and was also raised with Habonim-Dror… I spent much time on Kibbutz (near Be’er Sheva) many years ago. I have some knowledge of the complicated energy experienced on your side of the world as well. Add to it that I have a University degree in Religion, I focused on the connection between Judaism and Islam, so I also understand well the many centuries our religions and cultures have shared our knowledge, our land, and our history, in glory and in peace, a history that has little to do with what we perceive about the middle east in modern times.

All this is to say: G-d bless you! May the world be filled with more “chesed” and may you both continue to live long, healthy, and prosperous lives as examples of human kindness and openness, of sharing the best and forgiving the rest… to experience Tikkun Olam is to “unblock” the purest connections between us all and to encourage everyone to offer up the best we have in all that we do.

I too have never been able to hold any person I encounter in my life accountable for the fallout created by others’ political decisions.

We are all ONE, united by our humanity. I have met and loved people from all walks of life, and have had the good fortune to welcome into my home and heart.people who come from many different places, including: Palestinian Lebanese, Quebequois-separtists, Tibetan Monks, Catholic Priests, and many others. Each and every person has added to my life, and each day I live confirms for me that we all come from one place and will return with harmony, never hate..

To love is to heal, to share in our knowledge with grace is to understand that it is our differences that make this world such a beautiful place! With generosity of heart and spirit, in peace, we can all succeed, grow, and with that in mind we can improve and repair the unfortunate negative conditions of life experienced by too many of our brothers and sisters on this planet.

Shalom Aleichem!

Most sincerely,
Leeba

This blog is a very HEARTENING. As a South African raised during the turmoil years of our country, i pray and have faith that Insha Allah there’ll be a peaceful solution for Israel & Palestine in our lifetime.

Shooky & Ala – the two of you (& ariel) remind me of the amazing Israeli and Palestinian people i met when i traveled to Israeli. Your exchanges echoes what i experienced but what the world sees so little of.

Ala, could you PLEASE include South Africa on your export list. We have HUGE established Jewish, Israeli, Lebanese and Greek communities in South Africa who will most definitely appreciate your product (and lots of Meditarranean Food lovers like myself). There are both Israeli and Palestinian Embassies in South Africa who i am certain would have contacts for local importers of your product. I’ll get contact details for you if you want. I must confess though, when i was in Israel i completely fell inlove with Zatr (not sure of my spelling) eaten with olive oil and pita bread. I tried a packaged version in London which did no justice to the local version i had in Israel.

peace-hope-humanity
lalu

I am starting my own little humus business and I want to use your Tahini! I live in Washington DC area, which has a large ethnic population and many ethnic supermarkets of all nationalities. I wish to be your distributor for the US Capital DC market when you decide to export here. I came to this site to research tahini, as I only made humus one time and it turned out great – tasted like the store brands (Tribe, Athenos, Sabra, Cedars) I used a tahini called “Roland” (product of Israel) as that was the only brand I could find at that time. I’m sure it is not the best, haha. Humus is becoming very popular in the US, especially in cities like Washington DC. Would it be possible for me to order a jug of your tahini? Thank You!

Shukran/toda/thanks!
i like that
ala

I live in Montreal and was wondering whether you have moved on exporting your Tahini in North America. It is truly the best I have tasted.

I can maybe even put you in touch with people I am friendly with, willing to distribute your wonderful product. I think it would be wonderfully successful as Canadians are very health conscious. I also believe many would be happy to get the hell away from “clic” brands! Awful! We do get Al-Wadi from Lebanon and “Prince” and “Achva” brands…but, well, you know…

Let me know if you want to hook up!

Shukran/toda/thanks!

Thanks for all the info on your blog! You’re obsession is contagious!

Where can I we get more details on the process of making tahini?

I always wondered how the “Karawan like Tahini” gets the creamy texture when you mix it with water. Is it something natural? Can you get the same texture making your Tahini at home?

thanks!