Distinct quality products from Palestine
September 2024. The last cases will be shipped in the next couple of days–all have been spoken for! No new shipments have been able to arrive over late spring/summer.
We will keep you posted if shipments of the fall 2024 harvest make their way to Canada later in the year or early in 2025.
It is hard to believe–but this is the end of our sixth season of Medjoul from Al-Rwad in Palestine!
We do not know what the price will be for Fall 2024 should shipment arrive.
No product remains at the LCBO at this time.
Check back later for any possible news on imports.
Canada
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram (2 lb.) packages, 8 packages per case. $200 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
Contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: E-transfer, or alternate arrangements.
Available for order during Ramadan, and we expect after as well.
Half case may able to be arranged at $140.
In-theatre: 7:00 PM at TIFF BELL LIGHT BOX Toronto ON
Online Launch: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (Toronto)
Online screening will be available for on-demand viewing from the theatre launch date until Oct. 4, 11:59pm.
108 minutes
Maha Haj
Fiction
2022 – Palestine, Germany, France, Cyprus and Qatar
Canadian Premiere
Arabic with English subtitles
Hebrew with English Subtitles
Waleed lives in Haifa with his wife and children and dreams of a writing career while suffering from chronic depression. He develops a close relationship with his neighbour, a small-time crook, with an ulterior plot in mind. While the scheme turns into an unexpected friendship between the two men, it leads them into a journey of dark encounters.
Featured Cast
Amer Hlehel
Ashraf Farah
Anat Hadid
Cynthia Saleem
Samir Elias
Awards
World Premiere: Cannes Film Festival 2022 – Un certain Regard (Winner of the Best Screenplay Prize)
Vancouver International Film Festival (2022)
Hong Kong International film Festival – Official Competition – Firebird Award Winner
Learn More: MEDITERRANEAN FEVER
WED SEP 27 | THU SEP 28 | FRI SEP 29 | SAT SEP 30 | SUN OCT 1 | SPECIAL EVENTS | STREAMING ONLINE
January 2023
The 2022 fall harvest has arrived, and is ready to ship to you across Canada
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram (2 lb.) packages, 8 packages per case. $180 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
Contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer, or alternate arrangements.
Available for order during Ramadan, and we expect after as well.
Half case can be arranged if necessary at $120.
Sticker covering label on Palestinian wine bottle at LCBO ‘offensive,’ says Palestinian Canadian man
Read the CBC article: Taybeh wine bottles produced prior to 2020 had sticker as ‘interim solution,’ Ontario liquor board says, by Sara Jabakhanji · CBC News · Posted: Apr 22, 2022 4:00 AM ET
Did CBC just say “Palestine” a dozen times!
Those in Ontario over legal drinking age of 19 years can order online through the LCBO Destination program to nearest LCBO store or for home delivery.
At present, there are five flavours of Taybeh beer and three vintages of Taybeh by Nadim wine available under the LCBO Destination program.
Sara reached out to Palestine Just Trade just after 7 PM on April 21 saying an article going to press. This was our response, some of which was reflected in the article produced.
| from: | Palestine Just Trade |
| to: | Sara Jabakhanji |
| date: | 21 Apr 2022, 20:54 |
| subject: | Re: URGENT CBC Toronto Inquiry – Taybeh Wines at LCBO |
| mailed-by: | palestinejusttrade.ca |
Dear Sara
In March 2019, as part of the LCBO’s purchase of Taybeh wine & beer under its Destination program, the LCBO approved the labels with “Product of Palestine.” However, in late July 2019 after the Taybeh product had arrived and was ready to be released, the LCBO abruptly put it on hold. At that time, the LCBO informed Palestine Just Trade that “due to the recent decision by the Federal Court regarding labeling requirements for wines from this region, we have placed these products on hold.”
In January 2020 after holding the Taybeh products for over seven months, the LCBO said that if stickers saying “West Bank” were placed on the wine and beer products they could be released. Since that time the LCBO Destination program has made two additional purchases of Taybeh’s Nadim wine and of Taybeh beer. The LCBO has continued to require West Bank on the label. The LCBO asked with the most recent shipment that also a blank sticker be placed over the word Palestine in the product title “Taybeh of Palestine.”
Access to information requests show ambiguity about the role of the CFIA, Global Affairs Canada and the LCBO in regard to the abrupt change regarding labeling in the summer of 2019. Our understanding is the federal government requires country or region of origin for wine, but there is no such requirement for beer. However, it seems the LCBO, perhaps under direction from the CFIA and/or Global Affairs Canada is saying that since Canada does not consider Palestine to be a state, they will not accept Palestine as a region or country of origin.
See more details in the following items from 2019:
https://www.alhaq.org/advocacy/16115.html
Somewhat like the CBC own journalistic standards/language guide, it seems Palestine is a word that is censored.
https://mondoweiss.net/2020/09/cbc-owes-the-people-of-palestine-an-apology/
At present there are five flavours of Taybeh beer and three vintages of Taybeh by Nadim wine available under the LCBO Destination program.
Photo from Samer’s original tweet
March 2022
The product is available, and ready to ship to you for Ramadan 2022.
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram packages, 8 packages per case. $160 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
To order contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer, or alternate arrangements.
4 packages at $100 available.
Update: Products are now sold out in stores of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot,. The new supply of the following is available but we are still waiting for the LCBO to make it available on line.
Keep watching, or if you are wanting to buy perhaps call LCBO to let them know you are hoping they release it soon!
| Nadim Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 |
| Nadim Syrah 2019 |
| Nadim Merlot 2016 |
The following are still available in stores, and we have not been able to have the LCBO bring more in. Supplies are quite limited.
Nadim Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Taybeh Winery was founded for one simple reason – to bring truly exceptional wine to the Palestinian market and abroad. We are able to achieve this by partnering with the finest growers in Palestine in order to deliver high quality wines and the highest degree of service to our customers.
Check out the Nadim (by Taybeh Winery) boutique wines available through the LCBO.
These products should be able to be ordered through the LCBO World Destination Program e-commerce channel, delivered to your home or local LCBO store. However, when the LCBO moved warehouses earlier in 2021, the product was put out to stores selected by the LCBO.
We are told that the product that has just arrived from Taybeh Winery can NOT be put on line until the earlier product in stores has been sold. So we are letting you know where you can find this precious product! See below! If you are in Toronto/GTA, London, Peterboro, Ottawa, or Collingwood! Don’t be disappointed, check out where you can find these amazing wines! and more than that make it possible for those across the province to buy product through online order! We have 59 bottles that must sell before the cases that have just arrived will be made available for on line orders.
Perfect for the holidays–enjoying, entertaining, gift giving. From occupied Palestine, the village of Taybeh, enjoy Nadim wine (by Taybeh Winery), straight from the Holy Land.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
750 mL bottle | LCBO#: 241645
Alcohol/Vol: 12%
Medium-bodied with rich aromas of citrus and green apple. This wine exhibits complex flavors of grapefruit and pineapple with a refreshing and lingering finish.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Oakville, Woodbridge, Peterborough, and Collingwood. When this supply is gone, we will have to wait for a new shipment. Less than three cases left! Don’t delay!
750 mL bottle | LCBO#: 241652
Alcohol/Vol: 14.5%
Full-bodied with flavors of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, sweet oak and dark plum. This is an elegant and plush cabernet with soft but persistent tannins and great balance. Aged in heavily toasted French oak barrels for 23 months. It is enjoyable right now but will age nicely for years to come.
Available in select stores in Toronto, London, and Collingwood. When this supply is gone, we will have to wait for a new shipment. Less than three cases left! Don’t delay!
750 mL bottle | LCBO#: 600212
Alcohol/Vol: 14.5%
Full-bodied, elegant and complex with flavors of local spices and ripe cherry. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, which contributes to its complexity. While ready to be enjoyed, its equilibrated acidity and persistent tannins allow this wine to age effortlessly for years.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Peterborough and Ottawa Only 10 bottles left! When these sell, LCBO then will restock this product online!
750 mL bottle | LCBO#: 600162
Alcohol/Vol: 13.5%
Well-balanced, medium-bodied and aromatic wine with aromas of fresh herbs, hints of cherry and a background of earth. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 8 months, contributing to its maturity and elegance.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Peterborough and Ottawa Only 17 bottles left! When these sell, LCBO then will restock this product online!
750 mL bottle | LCBO#: 240894
Alcohol/Vol: 14.5%
Full-bodied, rich and flavorful wine that exhibits a persistent bouquet of chocolate and blackberry. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this wine displays a lingering and pleasing finish.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Peterborough and Collingwood. Only 32 bottles left! When these sell, LCBO then will restock this product online!
Celebrate Christmas with Ashkar (Iqrit), an award-winning wine from the Holy-Land that you never tried before 
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Update
The holidays may be over, but a taste from the Holy Land is never out of season.
There is a good supply of all five varieties of Ashkar wine but for some reason the LCBO is being slow to put these on line. If any variety is not available perhaps call the LCBO to ask if they can please replenish in a timely fashion!
There is also some product at a few stores that LCBO sent out earlier when they moved warehouses; so check the links below to see if any at a store near you.
Ashkar was available at two events in 2021. Thanks to the Toronto Palestinian Film Festival and Jokermail Productions for featuring exclusively Ashkar wine!
All over the world, people remember Christmas for the gifts, lights, celebrations and decorations. But in Ashkar winery, the spirit of Christmas comes along with unpleasant feelings as well.
Ashkar Winery is a boutique winery started by Nemi Ashkar, a second generation of the displaced community of Iqrit. Previously an Arab, Christian village, Iqrit was seized and forcefully depopulated in 1948 and later destroyed on Christmas eve in 1951.
Yes, you read correctly, on the night of Christmas…
As Nemi grew up hearing stories about the exile of his family, he sought to establish wines that would capture the very heart and soul of their beloved valley. Thus, Ashkar Winery, now a mother to a series of award-winning wines, was resurrected in 2010 and today is available for you to order and enjoy.
FIVE amazing boutique wines by Ashkar available for order at the LCBO. Read & order HERE. Perfect for your own enjoyment, entertaining and gift giving. Just in time for the hoiday. Wine from the Holy Land.
DOER is a great blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and hints of Shiraz. The grapes were handpicked from a vineyard in the village area of Iqrit. This full bodied red wine is well balanced and is characterized by it’s rich fruity flavours of black berries and toasted oak.
Ashkar Do’er is the only Do’er available at the LCBO!
Also available at select stores in Toronto & Mississauga: See HERE
This classic wine is well structured with ample richness and depth, accented with the woodiness of toasted oak and the sweet aromas of black currant, plum, and vanilla.
Also available at selection LCBO stores in Toronto & Mississauga. See HERE.
The Chardonnay grapes were picked from a mature vineyard lying at the foot of Mount Miron in the Upper Galilee. Our full bodied Chardonnay offers delicate yet bright aromatics and flavours of green apple, lemongrass and honey.
Also available at selection LCBO stores in Toronto & Ottawa. See HERE.
This elegant and fresh wine is characterized with the flavours of citrus fruit, grassy notes, minerals and hints of sweet sourness on the palate.
Also available at selection LCBO stores in Toronto & Burlington See HERE.
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this fresh wine is characterized with the tartness of citrus, floral notes of rose petals and the fruitiness of strawberries and fresh plums.
Also available at selection LCBO stores in GTA and Ottawa See HERE.
Read more about Ashkar Winery HERE.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
Don’t delay. Don’t be disappointed. Limited quanities have arrived & are available to ship to your local LCBO or home!
Taybeh Beer is uniquely produced in small batches and hand crafted with state of the art equipment. This assures strict control, Batch to Batch process. Using the best ingredients that money can buy to create a beer so fresh, it can only be called TAYBEH BEER.
Check out the Taybeh Beer available at the LCBO World Destination Program by e-commerce. You can order by the bottle. Shipped directly to your home or to your local LCBO store
Breaking News: Also watch for Taybeh at restaurants & events!
Taybeh was available at two events in 2021. Thanks to the Toronto Palestinian Film Festival and Jokermail Productions for featuring exclusively Taybeh beer!
Taybeh beer is available at the following restaurants
Levant Pizza at 899 Bloor St W, Toronto
Little Sito at 840 Bloor St W, Toronto
Check out the Taybeh Beer available at the LCBO World Destination Program by e-commerce. You can order by the bottle. Shipped directly to your home or to your local LCBO store.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
Check out the Taybeh Beer available at the LCBO World Destination Program by e-commerce. You can order by the bottle. Shipped directly to your home or to your local LCBO store. Order Taybeh Beer at the LCBO
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
See details below
330 mL bottle | LCBO#: 236959
Alcohol/Vol: 6%
Taybeh Dark uses several different roasted malts to create a redish black coloured beer with hints of chocolate and coffee. Malty and nutty with minor lingering sweetness, this dark beer is surprisingly refreshing. This medium bodied beer has a smooth body with a full robust character that has to be tasted to be believed.
330 mL bottle | LCBO#: 237411
Belgian style wheat beer brewed with coriander, orange peel, hops and yeast
330 mL bottle | LCBO#: 236967
Alcohol/Vol: 5.5%
Taybeh Amber beer is brewed using all natural ingredients: malted barley, hops, yeast and pure water.
330 mL bottle | LCBO#: 236983
Alcohol/Vol: 6.6%
Taybeh in Arabic means delicious. India Pale Ale is an old beer style containing a large portion of hops to preserve the beer on its journey to India from the UK. Taybeh IPA is brewed using the finest ingredients of hops, malt, pure water and yeast. Taybeh IPA is a more flavourful reincarnation of that style with a strong aroma of fresh-picked hops, citrus and herbs
330 mL bottle | LCBO#: 236447
Alcohol/Vol: 5%
Taybeh Golden is the first microbrewed beer in the Middle East. It is hand-crafted in small batches in German traditional style using a top fermenting yeast and cold lagering. Taybeh Golden is not too hoppy and not too malty but full-flavoured and smooth with a crisp finish. This bright and golden beer has subtle malt character with delicate hop notes.
In Conversation with Master Brewer Madees Khoury MenaCatalyst, February 20, 2020
January 2022
The product is available, and ready to ship to you
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram packages, 8 packages per case. $160 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
To order contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer, or alternate arrangements.
4 packages at $100 available.
The Taybeh beer & Nadim wine is selling across the province at the “select” stores where LCBO placed the product.
A few more purchases of wine will lead to hopefully a new import of product that then would be available (again) across the province.
Be sure to check out:
The premier Taybeh wine, the Nadim Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Available in various locations in Toronto, also London, Peterborough and Collingwood! Check out where you can purchase HERE
This is an amazing white wine with flavours reminiscent of its beginning in Palestine. Medium-bodied with rich aromas of citrus and green apple. This wine exhibits complex flavors of grapefruit and pineapple with a refreshing and lingering finish. Perfect for summer enjoyment, and gift giving.
This is available at a number of locations in Toronto, as well as Collingwood, Woodbridge, Oakville and Peterborough.
Check out locations for Sauvignon Blanc HERE
Nadim Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Toronto multiple locations, Kingston, Peterboro and Collingwood)
Nadim Merlot 2015 (Toronto multiple locations, Peterborough, Ottawa)
Nadim Syrah 2017 (Toronto multiple location, Collingwood, London, Peterborough)
Be sure to get your Taybeh beer for summer now, as it is selling out quickly (About 2 cases of Golden left!)
A bit more of IPA, White, Dark and Amber but don’t delay.
*the links for the varieties of wine & beer show the select stores where available
Hopefully the strong demand for Taybeh beer means we can import more Taybeh for fall.
Ashkar wine continues to be available online but also appears to be shipped to “select” stores as well as local stores as well (using the check “all stores” option)
If anyone needs help locating products contact info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Check out the full selection of five Taybeh beer flavours and five Nadim by Taybeh boutique vintages of wine.
For details on which LCBO stores have stock check on line being sure to search for all stores.
Available in Toronto (multiple locations), Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough, London, and Collingwood.
Scroll to the right to see the five varities of wine.
| City | Store Name | Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Merlot 2015 | Nadim Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 | Nadim Sauvignon Blanc 2018 | Syrah 2017 |
| Collingwood | First & Pine 1 First Street | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Kingston | Midland & Princess 1089 Midland Avenue | 4 | ||||
| London | Richmond & Fanshawe Pk (Masonville) 109 Fanshawe Park Road | 10 | 9 | |||
| Oakville | Cornwall & Trafalgar 321 Cornwall Road – Unit C120 | 9 | ||||
| Ottawa | Bank & Walkley 1980 Bank Street | 10 | 10 | |||
| Peterborough | Sherbrooke & George 196 Sherbrooke Street | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Toronto | Bay & Bloor (Manulife Centre) 55 Bloor Street West | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Toronto | Bayview & Sheppard (Bayview Village) 2901 Bayview Avenue – Unit 125 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Toronto | Dupont & Spadina 232 Dupont Street | 8 | ||||
| Toronto | Front & Spadina 49 Spadina Avenue | 10 | 10 | |||
| Toronto | King & Dufferin (Liberty Village) 85 Hanna Avenue – Unit 103 | 10 | 9 | |||
| Toronto | Lawrence & Don Mills 195 The Donway West | 9 | 9 | |||
| Toronto | Queen & Coxwell (The Beach) 1654 Queen Street East | 7 | 9 | |||
| Toronto | Wilson & Dufferin 675 Wilson Avenue | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Toronto | Yonge & Summerhill 10 Scrivener Square | 5 | ||||
| Toronto-Woodbridge | Hwy 7 & Weston 7850 Weston Road | 10 |
If interested in beer check out:
For more details about all products see HERE.
For more details on ordering be in touch with info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Check out the full selection of five Taybeh beer flavours and five Nadim by Taybeh boutique vintages of wine.
For details on which LCBO stores have stock check on line being sure to search for all stores.
For ease consult the PDF below.
If product is not available at stores in your area, ask the LCBO store manager if they can help you get it from another location perhaps.
Locations where product is stocked: Toronto (a number of locations), Ottawa (a number of locations), London, Collingwood, Mississauga, Georgetown, Georgetown, Hawesbury, Woodbridge, Binbrook, Pickering, Kingston, and Peterborough.
Don’t delay. Don’t be disappointed.
Looking for Taybeh beer, see the summary of locations where available & quanity as of June 14
Locations where Nadim Wine is available
For more information or help in sourcing product contact info@palestinejusttrade.ca
March 2021.
The fall 2020 harvest has arrived from Palestine., and people are delighted with the product.
The product is available, and ready to ship to you for Ramadan 2021.
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram packages, 8 packages per case. $160 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
To order contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer, or alternate arrangements.
4 packages at $100 available.
Also, 5 KG possible for $90 through special order.
Make your order for Ramadan.
November 2020:
Just in time for holiday gifting. The new 2020 harvest has just arrived from Palestine.
The product is available, and ready to ship to you, just in time for holiday gift giving and enjoyment.
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram packages, 8 packages per case. $160 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
To order contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer, or alternate arrangements.
4 packages at $100 available.
Also, 5 KG possible for $90 through special order.
Palestine Just Trade is an agent in Canada for Taybeh and Ashkar.
Palestine Just Trade imports wine from Ashkar Winery and Taybeh Winery, and Taybeh beer.
Currently, products are available at the LCBO through the World Destination Program as well as product is available through specality service/private sales.
Contact info@palestinejusttrade.ca for more more information about Taybeh and Askhar imports to Canada.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
Ashkar Winery is a boutique winery located on a pastoral hill in Kofor Yasif village. The winery was founded in 2010 as a continuation of a long tradition, started by the family homeland village Iqrit, which is surrounded by dozens of antique presses that were used for making wine from grapes growing in the region.
Read more below about each of the five varities available through the LCBO, or check them out at the LCBO through its World Destination Program. Products available by e-commerce, delivered to your home or the LCBO store of your choice.
Ashkar Winery is a boutique winery started by Nemi Ashkar, a second generation Palestinian of the displaced community of Iqrit. Previously an Arab, Christian village, Iqrit was seized and forcefully depopulated in 1948 and later destroyed on Christmas eve in 1951.
Nemi grew up hearing stories about the exile of his family. He sought a way to capture the very heart and soul of their beloved valley. Thus, Ashkar Winery was born and is now mother to a series of award-winning wines. Established in 2010, Ashkar wines are are available today for you to order and enjoy through the LCBO.
Taybeh Winery was founded for one simple reason – to bring truly exceptional wine to the Palestinian market and abroad. We are able to achieve this by partnering with the finest growers in Palestine in order to deliver high quality wines and the highest degree of service to our customers.
Check out the Nadim (by Taybeh Winery) boutique wines available through the LCBO.
These can be ordered through the LCBO World Destination Program e-commerce channel, delivered to your home or local LCBO store.
Taybeh Beer is uniquely produced in small batches and hand crafted with state of the art equipment. This assures strict control, Batch to Batch process. Using the best ingredients that money can buy to create a beer so fresh, it can only be called TAYBEH BEER.
Check out the Taybeh Beer available at the LCBO World Destination Program by e-commerce. You can order by the bottle. Shipped directly to your home or to your local LCBO store
.Order Taybeh Beer at the LCBO
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
Read more below about each of the five varities available through the LCBO, or check them out at the LCBO through its World Destination Program. Products available by e-commerce, delivered to your home or the LCBO store of your choice.
Check out Arab wineries in Israel tell of the Palestinian struggle in each glass The Guardian, October 4, 2019.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
Check out the Taybeh Beer available at the LCBO World Destination Program by e-commerce. You can order by the bottle. Shipped directly to your home or to your local LCBO store.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
In Conversation with Master Brewer Madees Khoury MenaCatalyst, February 20, 2020
Although many people from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland did purchase, and were able to enjoy the product during Ramadan, with lockdowns many people did not get a chance to make community orders of Medjoul dates from Palestine. Not to worry.
The Product remains available, and ready to ship to you.
Quality, premium, jumbo size Medjoul from Al Rwad in Palestine.
900 + gram packages, 8 packages per case. $160 shipped anywhere in Canada.
Solidarity sales, with proceeds going to justice work for Palestine, both here in Canada and with partners in Palestine, through Just Peace Advocates.
To order contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer, or alternate arrangements.
4 packages at $100 available.
Also, 5 KG possible for $90 through special order.
The 2020 harvest is expected to arrive by late November.
Palestine Just Trade Inc. is pleased to begin its second season of providing solidarity sales of Palestinian Medjoul Dates . New packaging. New harvest.
With current situation regarding Covid-19, we will do our best to continue to ship directly to you. In order to ensure shipping in timely fashion, please order as early as possible, as lead time is required.
Also four 900g packages for $100 including shipping possible.
Contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
An amazing way to support Palestinian producers and workers, and justice for Palestine.
The 2019 fall harvest from Palestine is here, and being shipped across Canada.
Available year round, we are now wanting to be sure you get your orders for Ramadan 2020.
TO ORDER:
Send email with name, address, phone to info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment made by e-transfer to info@palestinejusttrade.ca
In future, we will be introducing credit card option.
For more details on ordering contact info@palestinejusttrade.ca.
Given Covid-19, Palestine Just Trade has worked to get a plan together that will give you the advantage of ordering directly to your own home at this time, and having product through Ramadan. We will continue to monitor how this will work in the coming weeks, but we encourage you to order early.
With Canada Post services indicating that their normal guarentees are not in place, please ensure early order. Also, we need extra time to arrange safe pick up from the cool storage warehouse, and get product to you.
Medjoul Dates are indigenous to the Jordan Valley in Palestine, and grown only in a couple other places in the world.
A wonderful way to break fast during 2020–with Palestinian Medjoul Dates with benefits going to Palestinian families & justice for Palestine.
Palestine Just Trade Inc. provides a unqiue opportunity to pre-order choice quality Palestinian Medjoul Dates from the Jordan Valley of Palestine just in time for Ramadan 2020.
These Medjoul Dates are 100% Palestinian; grown, harvested, sorted, graded, and packed by a Palestinian Agricultural Organization located in Area C of the Jordan Valley in Palestine.
From Al-Auja Village / Jericho City Palestine. Grading, packaging by
Al-Rwad Company in Jericho
All proceeds from the sale to go the work of Just Peace Advocates supporting justice work for Palestine here in Canada and in Palestine.
Check out more details about Palestine Medjoul Dates HERE
Palestine Just Trade Inc. is pleased to begin its second season of providing solidarity sales of Palestinian Medjoul Dates.
With current situation in place regarding Covid-19 we will do our best to continue to ship directly to you. In order to ensure shipping in timely fashion, please order as early as possible.
Also four 900g packages for $100 including shipping.
Contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca
An amazing way to support Palestinian producers and workers, and justice for Palestine
The 2019 fall harvest from Palestine is here, and being shipped across Canada.
Available year round, we are now wanting to be sure you get your orders for Ramadan 2020. With Canada Post services indicating that their normal guarentees are not in place, please ensure early order.
Medjoul Dates are indigenous to the Jordan Valley in Palestine, and grown only in a couple other places in the world.
A wonderful way to break fast during 2020–with Palestinian Medjoul Dates with benefits going to Palestinian families & justice for Palestine.
Palestine Just Trade Inc. provides your community with this UNIQUE opportunity to pre-order choice quality Palestinian Medjoul Dates from the Jordan Valley of Palestine just in time for Ramadan 2020.
The new harvest from Fall 2019 is in! and we deliver directly to you.
Palestine Just Trade Inc. provides a UNIQUE opportunity to enjoy choice quality Palestinian Medjoul Dates from the Jordan Valley of Palestine
Medjoul Dates are 100% Palestinian; grown, harvested, sorted, graded, and packed by a Palestinian Agricultural Organization located in Area C of the Jordan Valley in Palestine.
Beyond having amazing Palestinian Medjoul Dates to break fast or enjoy in other ways & times, any proceeds realized in this initiative will be going directly to Palestinian farmers and their families, and to supporting the work of justice for Palestine through projects both here in Canada and in Palestine.
Dates from Al-Auja Village / Jericho City Palestine. Grading, packaging by
Al-Rwad Company in Jericho.
Learn more about the production, grading, export HERE.
Palestinian Mejoul Dates
First Class Medjoul Dates, 900 g packages, Jumbo Dates
Packaging and export is provided by business which serves the agricultural communities in Area C of Palestine.
900 g Palestinian Medjoul Date packages available in attractive packages for Ramadan and Eid, 2020.
Also, wonderful to have handy in your cupboard for treats and snacks and for gift giving.
SOLITARY JUST TRADE PRICING
$20 for 900 G of JUMBO SIZED. Shipping included; ONLY available through community orders of 8 packages/increments of 8 packages. Or $100 for package of four shipped.
Retail pricing available through contacting info@palestinejusttrade.ca
TO ORDER:
Send email with name, address, phone to info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment made by e-transfer to info@palestinejusttrade.ca
In future, we will be introducing credit car option.
For more details on ordering contact info@palestinejusttrade.ca.
These Medjoul Dates from Palestine have been sorted with much care by trained skilled Palestinian workers & leading edge technology-to ensure only the best product is made ready for your purchase. Through the process, the Medjoul Dates are classified by weight, volume, air ratio, humidity and other criteria to ensure the highest quality product. In the final stage, the Medjoul Dates are packed with upmost care, and then put into temperature controlled storage from harvest in fall 2019 for the coming year. These dates are the finest, premium quality.
The Medjoul Date–It is Distinct & Unique
Medjoul Dates are the best-selling in the world, with a history of plantations dating back more than 6000 years ago in the Jordan Valley. The Medjoul Dates is known as the King of the Dates.
Buy Medjoul Dates are dates gown on the land and by the people of Palestine who have been tending this indigenous treasure for thousands of years.
Medjoul Dates are only indigenous to a couple areas in the world, including the Jordan Valley and Morocco, but have been introduced to several other areas including California and Mexico more recently. It is important to be sure you know the source of the Medjoul Dates you buy actually grown. That is why ordering Palestinian Medjoul Dates from Palestine through Palestine Just Trade is a wonderful choice.
Medjoul dates have arrived in Canada for Ramadan 2020 from agricultural communities in the Jordan River Valley, just north of Jericho. All processes through to the packaging are undertaken in Palestine. These dates are grown, graded and packaged by respected Palestinian company that is working with producers to ensure quality exports around the world. You can be assured that these are choice quality and you know they are from a community in Palestine.
The dates are grown using excellent production practices.
The dates are grown using excellent production practices, under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Palestinian Institution of Standards and Metrology (PSI)
Medjoul Dates: a Distinct, Healthy Food Choice
Medjoul Dates, the King of the Dates are rich in vitamins, fibre, minerals, antioxidants and potassium. The Mejoul Date is known as a natural nutritious sweetener and as an instant energy source. There are many health benefits that have been attributed to this flavour filled, convenient food. Medjoul Dates are unique as they can grown larger while maintaining their wonderful taste and texture. Natural sugars, mainly glucose and fructuose, made the Medjoul Date distinct in date, and a very healthy and energizing food choice. More about the nutritional value of the dates is available upon request.
Ensuring Quality for Knowledgeable Consumers, Meeting International Standards
Focus ion Quality, Healthy Products with Distinct Taste, ensuring that the products of Palestinian farmers reach your home.
FSSC22000 certified for food safety and quality management.
Madjoul Dates are grown under a low chemicals agro-production system,. All products are subject to inspection and monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health in cooperation with the laboratories of Bir Zeit University., in addition to the internal inspection procedures of the company New Farm. The Ministry of National Economy, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce issue Certificates of Origin.
Transportation via temperature controlled container, with shipping arranged FOB to Toronto. Palestine Just Trade is working with locally based Palestinian organization on import and temporary warehousing. From Palestine to your door, we are all focused on quality, distinct Palestine medjoul dates being available as part of this solidarity project here in Canada.
Palestine Just Trade Incorporated / Palestine Juste le Commerce Incorporée
Palestine Just Trade Inc. was established in 2018 to bring distinct, quality Palestinian products into Canada on the basis that all of its activities must support “just” trade related to international law and human rights, and be considered through the len of providing the message of “just peace” in regard to Palestine.
This includes working with social conscious Palestinian organizations to ensure that the best quality product can be imported to Canada.
Proceeds will go to the Palestinian producers and workers, and any margins going to Just Peace Advocates, a not-for-profit international human rights organization that is working in Canada in partnership with other Canadian, with Palestinian and international groups to realize “just peace” for Palestine.
Information on Just Peace Advocates can be found at www.justpeaceadvocates.ca.
Stay tuned for other initiatives of Palestine Just Trade Inc.
900 G Palestinian Medjoul Date packages available NOW in attractive packages for Ramadan and Eid, 2020. Wonderful to have handy in your cupboard for treats and snacks and for gift giving.
Perfect for gift giving.
Wonderful for baking.
Great for a healthy treat while busy with holiday schedule.
Pictured above: festive energy balls, with a melody of fruit and nuts, red chocolate and fine coconut. Easy to make and attractive, delicious, healthy snack
8 packages of 900 gram, Jumbo, Top Quality Medjool Dates from Palestine. Shipped in Canada $160.
Email: info@palestinejusttrade.ca to place your order, and payment by etransfer.
To be sure to have your shipment for holidays, order before December 1st.
Several people have asked who they can contact to express concern about Taybeh wine and beer being held by LCBO.
You can contact the following:
Dr. Siddika Mithani, President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency: siddika.mithani@canada.ca
Jennifer Bell Vice-President | Communications & Corporate Affairs (Liquor Control Board of Ontario): Jennifer.Bell@LCBO.com
Purchased by LCBO, these quality beers and wines from Taybeh arrived in Canada mid-July 2019.
Taybeh Beer (Amber, Dark, Golden, IPA and White)
Nadim Wine by Taybeh (2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Merlot, 2017 Syrah, 2018 Sauvignon Blac, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Grand Reserve)
Labels had been pre-approved by the LCBO. The product was made ready through the usual LCBO testing and administrative procedure; and on August 2, 2019 was ready to be released under the LCBO World Destination Program and to those who had made private orders.
Then on August 6, 2019, after the court ruling that wine from Israeli settlements could NOT be labeled as “product of Israel,” the LCBO contacted Palestine Just Trade, the exclusive agent for Taybeh in Canada to indicate the order of Taybeh wine and beer were being put on hold “due to the court ruling.”
Dimitri Lascaris who is acting as legal counsel for Palestine Just Trade wrote about this in a blog, “Canadian Food Inspection Agency Coddles the Oppressors, Victimizes the Oppressed.” Read the full details HERE.
Taybeh is based in Ramallah in the West Bank, which is formally under the control of the Palestinian Authority. None of Taybeh’s products are produced in Israel’s illegal settlements. The court case, which subsequently has been appealed by the Canadian government, has nothing to do with products from Palestine. It is specific to wines from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law and according to Canadian policy.
Over the last several months, a number of people have contacted the LCBO and CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency), however as far as we have heard, responses have not been received from either agency based on what people have indicated.
At this point, the Taybeh products continues to held by the LCBO, while Palestine Just Trade Inc. waits to hear if the product will be released.
Electronic Intifada, September 11, 2019 by Nora Barrows-Friedman
Palestine Chronicle, September 12, 2019 by Marion Kawas
Modoweiss, September 11, 2019 by Marion Kawas
Under the Olive Tree, interview, September 24
The Toronto Star, 2008 (detailed early attempts to export to Canada)
CTV News, 2014
Vice, 2013
Travel Media Association of Canada (First Place in Best Food and Drink Feature)
Quench, 2019
The Catholic Register, 2014
Al Jazeera, 2017 (into US market)
The Guardian, 2005
The Telegraph, 2016 (first middle eastern beer maker)
The Times of Israel, 2016
Financial Times, 2015
Read more about Taybeh arrival into Canada:
As we move towards holiday seasons, church and community bazaars and gift giving, consider making your order of Medjool Dates from Palestine. Order on your own, or join with others in your community or family.
Solidarity Price of $160 for 8 boxes of 900 G JUMBO top quality product.
Now available 4 packages for 900 G JUMBO top quality for $100
Shipping any where in Canada included in prices.
So far in 2019, people from St. John’s Newfoundland to Comox, British Columbia, and all provinces in between have appreciating these quality Medjool dates from Palestine.
People are passionate about Medjoul Dates from Palestine. With comments including “I never had really tasted a date until I tasted these.”
To order:
The packages will be sent by expedited post within a day or two of order. Tracking info will be provided, and you should get your package delivered in 2 to 10 days depending where in Canada you are. Most deliveries with in 3-5 days
Palestine Just Trade Inc. was established in 2018 to bring distinct, quality Palestinian products into Canada on the basis that all of its activities must support “just” trade related to international law and human rights, and be considered through the lens of providing the message of “just peace” for Palestine. Proceeds go to the work Just Peace Advocates. Check out www.justpeaceadvocates.ca
The World Destination Program of the LCBO arranged to include five Nadim wines by Taybeh, and five varieties of Taybeh beer earlier this year. The product arrived in Canada, and was ready for release in early August when notification came that the product was being put on hold.
Earlier this month, just as shipments were ready to go to local LCBO stores for private order pick up, as well as to be put onto the e-commerce channel for offering through the LCBO World Destination Program, the LCBO informed Palestine Just Trade that “due to the recent decision by the Federal Court regarding labeling requirements for wines from this region, we have placed these products on hold.”
Today, August 28, 2019, Dimitri Lascaris, legal counsel for Palestine Just Trade sent a letter to the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and copied the LCBO on it. You can read the letter HERE. An accompanying list of alcohol products listed for sale in Canada with the label “product of Israel” that are known to be from Israeli settlements considered illegal by international law can be seen HERE.
In our letter today we indicated to the CFIA with copy to the LCBO that “we are at a loss to understand how the CFIA can continue to allow the sale of wines from territory occupied by Israel to be sold in Canada with false Product of Israel labels even as the LCBO prevents the sale of Taybeh products which are accurately labelled.” We indicated that “the manner in which the CFIA and LCBO are dealing with accurately labelled Taybeh products, and falsely labelled products from Israeli settlements in occupied territory is plainly discriminatory.”
Palestine Just Trade is excited to have joined with Taybeh to have made the first import of product to Canada, and look forward to Nadim wines by Taybeh and Taybeh beers being available for purchase for the first time in Canada very shortly.
It was an honour to be able to provide Medjoul Dates during Ramadan 2019 from Palestine across the Canada from Courtney, British Columbia to St. John’s Newfoundland.
Shukran for the support of solidarity through the purchase of Medjoul dates from Palestine this Ramadan and Eid. The interest and support has been wonderful.
Medjoul dates from Palestine are still available at least for a few weeks, and hopefully through Eid Al-Fitr .
Also, some groups are buying to have a supply for bazaars in the fall and over the holiday/Christmas season.
To be sure you don’t miss out make your order shortly.
$160/8 packages. For off-season, until supply is finished we will also offer 4 packages. Shipping included. In Toronto if you are picking up a smaller quantity at $20/package is available. Packages 900 Grams, Jumbo, top quality Medjoul Dates from Palestine.
Send order, with email including name, address, telephone and details to info@palestinejusttrade.ca
Payment: etransfer to info@palestinejusttrade.ca.
We will be looking at plans for Medjoul Dates 2020 Ramadan going forward.
Thanks to
Supplier Al-Rwad Agricultural Investments Company, and for partnership with Lara Foods & Green World Food Express.
Also stay tuned for other products coming soon.
May 27, 2019
We continue to ship direct to you, at Solidarity Price of $160 for 8 boxes of 900 G JUMBO top quality product.
With a week until Eid al-Fitr, now is the time to order. Most places in Canada ship within the week, so important to make order in next day.
Contact: info@palestinejusttrade.ca with your mailing address & phone number to order dates. Payment by etransfer.
You also may want to order so you have supply for the year, for your own enjoyment, gift giving or perhaps for bazaars or other events. We hope to have supply through the summer including for Eid Al-Adha in August, but to not be disappointed make your order now.
We are delighted that in this first few months there has been such wonderful support & excitement about the product from all corners of the country.
All proceeds go to the work of Just Peace Advocates for projects related to Palestine.
Take time to check out Just Peace Advocates for various campaigns and work supporting Palestinian rights. One in particular, is to sign the petition to the Canadian government calling for Palestinian Heritage Day each November 29th. Sign (remember to confirm the email you receive when you sign). Also share this petition widely with your friends.
We are glad to receive your feedback as we consider how we move forward for 2020. Also, we hope to have several other distinct, quality Palestinian products joining our line in the coming months.
Dear Friends
Thank you for your support as we have began PALESTINE JUST TRADE.
We have been blessed with orders for MEDJOUL DATES FROM PALESTINE from nine provinces, and over 20 cities.
Many of you have coordinated orders in your communities. Thank you so much!
Others have ordered for friends and family, and others have inquired but not yet ordered.
A number of multiple orders have been made from across the country….a sign that people are excited to have distinct, quality product from Palestine at an affordable price.
As we enter into the 2nd week of Ramadan, there is still time to get your orders in.
We continue to ship direct to you, at $160 for 8 boxes of 900 G JUMBO top quality product.
You also may want to order so you have supply for the year, for your own enjoyment, gift giving or perhaps for bazaars or other events.
We are delighted that in this first few months there has been such wonderful support & excitement about the product from all corners of the country. A special benefit has been getting people in touch with each other in local communities to share an order–letting people who did not know each other but are supporting human rights for Palestine to meet each other.
Orders in most cities across Canada take 3-6 days from ordering to arrive, and some places up to 8-10 days on occasions.
We are glad to receive your feedback as we consider how we move forward for 2020. Also, we hope to have several other distinct, quality Palestinian products joining our line in the coming months.
Take time to check out Just Peace Advocates for various campaigns and work supporting Palestinian rights. One in particular, is to sign the petition to the Canadian government calling for Palestinian Heritage Day each November 29th. Sign (remember to confirm the email you receive when you sign) and SHARE WIDELY
Private orders in Ontario & Newfoundland now can be placed through Palestine Just Trade.
Available in Ontario through LCBO in the summer of 2019!
Taybeh Beer (Amber, Dark, Golden, IPA and White)
Nadim Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blac, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Grand Reserve)
Stay tuned for more details. Will be available by the bottle through the World Destinations e-commerce program for beers and wines.
Private orders in Ontario or Newfoundland can be placed now!
For more information please contact info@palestinejusttrade.ca
You can place private order for product by the case (24 bottles of beer, 12 bottles of wine)
Taybeh Brewing Company is a family owned business established in 1994 when David Khoury and Nadim Khoury were inspired by their late father, Canaan David Khoury (1926-2002) to return to their home village of Taybeh and establish the first micro brewery in the Middle East.
The goal was to invest and boost the local economy by introducing new styles of natural hand crafted micro-brewed beers according to the German Purity Law with no preservatives or additives making an excellent Palestinian beer. Nadim Khoury turned his hobby of making homemade beer during college days into a career becoming the master brewer. He is very proud to pass this passion and experience to his daughter, Madees Khoury, the only female brewer in Palestine.
Taybeh Beer is uniquely produced in small batches and hand crafted with state of the art equipment. This assures strict control, Batch to Batch process. Using the best ingredients that money can buy to create a beer so fresh, it can only be called TAYBEH BEER.
Taybeh winemaking philosophy: create top quality wines of distinction
Taybeh Winery was founded for one simple reason – to bring truly exceptional wine to the Palestinian market and abroad. We are able to achieve this by partnering with the finest growers in Palestine in order to deliver high quality wines and the highest degree of service to our customers.
Taybeh Winery is a family owned business founded in July 2013 by the Khoury brothers, Nadim and David, and Nadim’s son Canaan Khoury. Following the success of the Khoury family in opening the only brewery in Palestine, Taybeh Brewing Company, Canaan was inspired to return to Palestine after finishing his studies in the United States to open the only boutique winery in Palestine.
Stay tuned for more information about the distinct, quality hand crafted beers and boutique wines!
Palestine Just Trade is pleased to be the agent for Taybeh, working together to introduce these products to Canada.