A visit to Zichiron Ya’akov gives one a chance to not only taste some of the region’s famous wine, but to also learn about the history of pre-state Israel. [Israel 21c]

Knesset Member Anastassia Michaeli threw a glass of water on fellow MK Ghaleb Majadele, because he called her a “fascist” during a meeting of Knesset’s Education, Culture and Sports Committee. [Ynet]

10,000 IDF soldiers in need received a Hanukkah gift card that can be used in stores across Israel to purchase food and clothing. [Ynet]

A new group in Beit Shemesh is trying to establish helpful dialogue between the town’s Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox communities. [Jerusalem Post]

A group of Israeli hackers have obtained thousands of Saudi credit cards in response to recent cyber attacks in the same vein against the Jewish state. [Ynet]

Former President of Pakistan Gen. Pervez Musharraf said in a statement that he is in favor of his home country recognizing Israel and building up diplomatic relations with the Jewish state. [NewsPakistan]

Paula Hyman, former chair of the program in Judaic Studies at Yale University, passed away last month at the age of 65 after a battle with breast cancer. [Yale Daily News]

Geotectura, in partnership with Axelrod-Grobman Architects and Chen Architects, is breaking ground on what they believe will be Israel’s first LEED Platinum certified building. [No Camels]