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Throughout the entire Hebrew Bible, we read of numerous instances where
Biblical figures "make a feast" for guests as a sign of
both hospitality and/or gratitude to God, such as Abraham, Laban, Pharaoh,
Moses, Elkanah and King Saul. Even the festivals are closely associated with
food, as it says "Feast of Unleavened Bread" (Deuteronomy 16:16), "Feast of
Weeks" (Exodus 34:22) and "Feast of Tabernacles" (II Chronicles 8:13). All this
eating truly begs the question: How can the physical act of eating become
something spiritual? Explains Rabbi Shmuel Veffer, owner of Galilee Green, an
Israeli company which produces premium extra virgin olive oil for worldwide
distribution, that food is a means to connect to God. "People are souls
connected to a body": God placed us into a physical world in order to uplift
what we have been given and recognize the endless gifts that the Creator has
bestowed upon us. As Rabbi Veffer says, “Taking care of our bodies through
nutrient-rich foods and taking care of our soul through God awareness while
eating is a perfect recipe to live in paradise.” Elevate each and every meal
with sweet olive oil from the Land of Israel.
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