When you stroll through Israeli markets, you’ll find tahini everywhere. It’s drizzled over falafel fresh from the fryer, served alongside grilled meats, spooned over roasted vegetables, and spread inside warm pita in combination with local greens and spices. Its rich sesame flavor has earned it a place in bustling city cafés to family kitchens preparing everyday meals.

This tahini is produced by Halvah Kingdom in Jerusalem, where founder Eli Maman continues a family tradition that has spanned generations of sesame craftsmanship. Eli’s grandfather perfected the art of making halva in Morocco, and passed down recipes and techniques that eventually made their way to Jerusalem. What began as a small stand in Machane Yehuda Market grew into one of Israel’s most recognized producers of halva and tahini.

Made from carefully selected sesame seeds that are roasted and stone pressed, this tahini has a silky smooth texture and an expressive flavor. The roasting process develops the natural richness of the sesame, and the stone pressing creates the trademark consistency that makes tahini such a versatile ingredient. 

This tahini was a natural choice for our pita themed box. A warm pita with one’s protein of choice and a generous spoonful of tahini is one of Israel’s most beloved meals. Combined with the sumac and falafel mix included in this month’s box, it perfectly recreates a classic Israeli culinary experience that you can enjoy from half a world away.

From the lively stalls of Jerusalem’s markets to your own kitchen, this tahini offers a taste of one of Israel’s most essential foods. 

“He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land, your grain, your wine, and your oil.”

Deuteronomy 7:13

Throughout the Torah, the produce of the Land of Israel is described as a blessing. Tahini begins with sesame seeds harvested from the earth and transformed through skilled craftsmanship into a nourishing food enjoyed across generations. Its place at the table showcases the agricultural abundance that has sustained communities throughout the land for centuries.

Ingredients: 100% Sesame Seeds

Allergen Information: Contains sesame. May contain traces of soy, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, coconut, peanuts, and gluten.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

• Calories: 670
• Total Fat: 64g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 11g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 0g
• Added Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 22g
• Vitamin D: 0mcg
• Calcium: 150mg
• Iron: 6mg
• Potassium: 0mg

Specifications

• Net Weight: 250g/8.8oz
• Vegan
• Kosher Mehadrin
• Pareve
• Under the supervision of the Ma’ale Adumim Rabbinate
• Certified by Badatz Eida Haredit
• Not for Passover Use

Producer Profile

Halvah Kingdom was founded by Eli Maman, whose family’s expertise in sesame based foods stretches back generations. Long before the company was established in Israel, Eli’s grandfather became known in Morocco for his mastery of traditional halva making. The knowledge, recipes, and techniques passed from one generation to the next became the foundation of a business that would eventually blossom in Jerusalem.

After immigrating to Israel, Eli began selling halva in Jerusalem’s famous Machane Yehuda Market. Surrounded by spice merchants, bakers, produce vendors, and food artisans, he introduced customers to the flavors his family had prepared for generations. Demand continued to grow, transforming a modest market stand into a thriving Israeli company with multiple locations and a dedicated production facility.

Today, Halvah Kingdom remains committed to producing premium sesame products using carefully selected ingredients and traditional stone pressed methods. In every jar, Halvah Kingdom shares a piece of Jerusalem’s food culture and a family craft that has traveled across generations and continents before finding its home in Israel.