Hadas Lahav

Sindyanna of Galilee

Locally grown, cultivated and cold pressed, the extra-virgin olive oil marketed by Sindyanna of Galilee is part of a time-honored Mediterranean legacy intrinsically linked to the land of Canaan, later known as Israel and Palestine. Olives are the fruits of a land that is sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims – the Holy Land (Latin: Terra Sancta; Hebrew: ארץ הקודש Eretz HaQodesh, Arabic: الأرض المقدسة Al-Arḍ Al-Muqaddasah). As such, they are imbued with a unique significance appreciated by millions of people around the world. Sindyanna of Galilee is a female-led, fair-trade association promoting the concept of "business for peace" in Israel by selling Arab producers' olive oil in the international marketplace and channeling all of the profits back into Arab women education while bridging cultural divides, encouraging sustainable agriculture, and supporting organic farming. Established in 1996, Sindyanna of Galilee is the only certified fair-trade olive oil producer in Israel that operates among the country's Arab population bringing foresight, deep functional expertise, and a practical approach to build capabilities and deliver real impact. Our staff consists of Arab and Jewish women who share a vision of peaceful coexistence, and work towards this goal side by side with skill, care, and a passion for the craft. Among our fair trade products are organic and extra virgin olive oils, za'atar spice mixes, carob syrup, almonds, honey, olive oil soaps, and various traditional handicrafts. Sindyanna of Galilee offers access to education and economic opportunities, alongside agricultural and financial advice, to Arab women and to some 200 local Arab olive oil producers from the Galilee, forming an important platform for change. We ignite economic activity, enable Jews and Arabs to support each other in the process, and bring it full circle to empower women to be at the forefront of creating social cohesion and supporting Arab communities.