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Anava – A New Zionist Dream

A new opportunity to own your own vineyard in the Land of Israel

Anava Vineyards is a unique project that enables wine lovers and Zionists to invest in
the Land of Israel, to own a vineyard and grow their own wine, fulfilling the words of
the prophet Amos: “The mountains shall drip with wine and all the hills will flow with it…
they shall plant vineyards and drink their wines.” Anava Vineyards is helping to make
this prophecy come true. However, the project is so much more than planting vines,
caring for vineyards and producing wine. Anava has education as its core value. Nadav
Jesselson, owner and founder, is at heart an educator. For him, the most important
thing is to share the feeling of involvement through the seasons of the year. Each year is
different, with its own challenges and benefits. Each year is a world of its own, but the
pattern is the same, year after year.
On Tu BiShvat, we talk about renewal. The annual life cycle is starting again. Soon the
vineyards will be alive, budding with spring growth. It is appropriate to celebrate the
Festival of Trees in a special way – especially this year. We have lived through a year
of war and mourning unlike anything the State of Israel has never known. We have lost
many friends and many heroes. We will never forget them. But despite everything, the
seasons go on and nature continues reminding us to choose life. Life is stronger than
death and despite the grief encompassing the land, life goes on. This project, in memory
of the fallen, now carries even greater significance. It is imperative to continue working
the land. Agriculture is the purest activity in modern day Israel. The vine is a symbol of
life and renewal. The grape is one of the Seven Species and wine is “the fruit of the vine.”
For the wine lover, the connection could not be clearer. Wine is a combination of a person
and a place. The person is, all at once, the vineyard owner, grower and winemaker. The
place is our own special corner in the Judea wine region, which connects Biblical Israel
with the start-up Israel of today through the mediums of the vine and wine.
As for the Zionist, there is no activity more fundamental than agriculture. Working the
land, getting in touch with nature, respecting the environment and renewing the traditions
of old.

Our team reflects our commitment. Nadav’s vision, drive and personality leads the way,
but this is not just the dream of an idealist. He has gathered around him Israel’s finest
experts, including agronomist and viticulturist Avinoam Inbar, winemaker Eyal Drory, and wine expert, Adam Montefiore. The stage is set for
those who want to invest, share or assist in this endeavor by volunteering. The land benefits from those that invest and work on it, and they in
return receive an educational experience that can’t be gained through books.

As Montefiore confirms: “The wine region of Judea, on the foothills that rise to Jerusalem,
is Biblical Israel coming to life. At Anava Vineyards, this is literally true. Next to the vineyards
is a 2,000 year old wine press, and ancient terraces where our forefathers grew vines. Just
being there and seeing this, adjacent to a modern-day vineyard, gives me the chills.”

Anava Vineyards provides a unique opportunity to all who love the Land of Israel.
Contribute to the land, give of yourself, and you will be paid back fivefold.

For more information, contact Anava at info@anavavineyards.com or call Racheli at +972 50 717 5479