Friendliness of Israelis
Israeli hospitality
Letter Excerpts:
“I am amazed at the extra friendly spirit of the Israelis. Everyone we meet is willing to invite you to his home where I spent some time.”
July 27, 1957 – night
“On the way back we took a shortcut through beautiful country where acres & acres of wild edible fruits were growing. Everyone we passed invited you, gives you grapes, drinks etc, & in general is very friendly. Yet it still helps to speak Hebrew.”
— August 3, 1957
The original Elite factory in Ramat Gan surrounded by open fields.
The same factory years later in the bustling city of Ramat Gan.
Today, a large residential building known as “Elite Towers” stands on the original Elite factory site.
Strangers treated like family
One can only understand the Israeli mentality, openness and friendliness by actually visiting Israel – and not just staying at a hotel. One needs to make a connection with Israelis in their homes to experience the openness and warmth of being together in Jewish State.
Bob Jacobs with his Israeli friends
Bob Jacobs with his Israeli friends
NO Links no 1957 Comparision
Changes/Additions
Compare hospitality of early years to today.
Sephardim are very hospitable and give you a meal, etc
1957 Kibbutzniks welcomed everyone, today have fancy hotels and tzimmers for pay.
Strauss Acquires Elite
In 1997, Elite was purchased by Strauss, Israel’s largest food company, and greatly expanded its line of products. Elite produces the hazelnut filled “Egozi”, the creamy “Pesek Zman”, the crunchy “Kif Kef”, and many new products. It also makes sugarless chocolate bars for diabetics.
Ramat Gan Factory Moves to Upper Nazareth
In 2003, Elite-Strauss closed the Ramat Gan factory and moved its operations to their newer factory in Upper Nazareth where land was cheaper. The factory was expanded and expanded its product line. Today, groups participate in an exciting tour of the factory.
Land Sale to Trump Partners
In 2006, this land was sold to the Crescent Group which involved Donald Trump. The group had plans to develop a 70-story luxury tower building that would carry Trump’s name. The building was never built and the land was sold 18 months later. Today, “Elite Towers” stands on the original factory site.