Good Deeds, Great Company, and Even Better Peppers!

Good Deeds, Great Company, and Even Better Peppers!

By Eefje Van Galen, Holland

One of the highlights of our most recent trip was volunteering in Karmiyah, where we helped pick bell peppers and chili peppers. It was a little sad to see that many of the plants were diseased, and much of the crop had to be thrown away. The fields didn’t look very healthy. 😢

After harvesting, we packed tomatoes, cleaned potatoes, and were treated to the most delicious homemade lunch by the kind farmer hosting us. I had worked on this same farm with my husband in December 2024, and this time I returned with a friend. It’s a wonderful experience - you can work indoors or outdoors, alone or in a group. The rewards are meeting kind people, enjoying great food, and even taking home fresh vegetables! 🍅

We also enjoyed two amazing tour days including one l with Amit Musaei to the Nova. It is always deeply moving to hear his testimony from October 7. The other was a tour of the Galilee, such a stunning region filled with history; we loved every minute!

Along the way, we supported local restaurants, brought home gifts, and made sure to get our “daily vitamins” with a huge, fresh delicious pomegranate juice every day! The strange thing is, I don’t even like them back home! 😄

I’ll be back again this December with my husband to return to the farm and next time, I’ll be sure to check the dates carefully!!