Our Families
Meet the passionate makers and families behind Splendid Land Marketplace — each with a story rooted in the land of Israel.
Olea Essence — The Talmon Family
Sea of Galilee Region | Olive Oil & Skincare
Our olive trees are nurtured on a vista near Capernaum, near the Sea of Galilee. Our family-owned and operated groves are never sprayed with herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides, or grown with chemical fertilizers. In doing so, we can ensure that all of our products are fully natural and environmentally sustainable from start to finish.
During harvest, we use a rotating, tractor-mounted hydraulic machine to gently jiggle the olives off the branches. That means that, unlike traditional harvesting methods, we don't use long sticks to beat the branches until all of the olives are picked. We feel that the technique we use is kinder and less aggressive to the leaves and branches. Additionally, we only use the olives that we shake from the trees, rather than also gathering the olives that fell during the night, ensuring that only the best olives go on to become olive oil.
After a morning of harvest, the picked olives are rushed to our nearby, state-of-the-art olive oil mill. There, they are pressed on the same day to ensure the highest quality and the lowest acidity. We press both green and black olives to make our extra virgin olive oil: the green olives are the first fruits of the season, while the black olives sun-ripen on the tree for an extra month.
Balm of Gilead Farms
Almog, Israel | Northern Dead Sea Shore | Sacred Biblical Plants
1,500 years ago, a wondrous plant that once grew along the shores of the Dead Sea disappeared. The Balm of Gilead — known also as Balsamon — was no ordinary plant.
The Prophet Jeremiah praised its healing powers. Ezekiel spoke of its great economic value. And the Book of Exodus lists it among the sacred incense ingredients to be burned in the Holy Temple.
This plant was gifted by the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. Its orchards were owned by King Herod, looted by Marcus Antonius, and given as a royal offering to Cleopatra. Its fragrant branches were carried by Titus alongside the Golden Menorah in the Roman Empire’s triumphal march to Rome after the fall of Jerusalem.
Today, this ancient plant — once lost for over 1,500 years — has returned. The Balm of Gilead has been reborn at our farm in Almog, Israel, on the northern shores of the Dead Sea.
Kol Shofar
Shimon Keinan
I am Shimon Keinan, and Kol Shofar is my life’s work, in every sense of the word. My story, and the story of the Shofar in my life, began when I was a little boy.
I was born in Casablanca, Morocco, made aliya at a young age and grew up in Tiberias.
I discovered the Shofar when walking with my father to the synagogue. I was captivated from the very first moment, and I began observing and learning the art of blowing the Shofar.
I was so fascinated by the instrument that I had to get my own Shofar. Not having the means to purchase a Shofar, I improvised one, using a rubber hose and a tin funnel I had attached to it, and so I began to practice blowing my first Shofar. Over the years, I got better and more proficient, and at the age of 18, I was already a Ba’al Teki’ah (Shofar Blower) in two different synagogues.
Shofar King
Founded out of a passion for Jewish heritage, Yomtov Shalom began as a humble endeavor, bringing authentic Judaica to those seeking deeper connections to their faith and traditions.
We serve a wide array of clients, including Jewish families celebrating holidays, Christians exploring biblical heritage, and faith-driven individuals looking for meaningful gifts and personal items.
Ptil Tekhelet
Jerusalem | Ritual Fringes | Ancient Tekhelet Dye Revived
In 1985, Rabbi Eliahu Tavger of Jerusalem began researching and writing a book about ritual fringes — the tsitsit — and became convinced that authentic tekhelet had been discovered. Determined to actualize his newfound knowledge, and after much trial and error, he succeeded in applying the process according to the halakha from beginning to end.
Based on Rabbi Tavger’s pioneering work, P’til Tekhelet was formed in an effort to provide tekhelet to the general public. Today, after more than 1,300 years, tsitsit are again being made with the elusive thread of tekhelet.
Recently much has been accomplished to reestablish the tekhelet dyeing process. Dr. Irving Ziderman, of the Israel Fiber Institute, has published a number of articles describing the scientific aspects and religious implications of the trunculus dye. Rabbi Menachem Borstein has written a book surveying the relevant Jewish legal aspects of tekhelet, and Prof. Tzvi Koren, of the Shenkar College of Fibers, has done rigorous chemical analysis of the dye from present day snails as compared with samples from archeological artifacts dating back 3,200 years.
Until a few years ago, however, tekhelet could be found only in the library or the laboratory.
The Silver Gai
Coming soon.
417
Paraben-free | Mineral oil-free | Cruelty-free
A Unique Origin
417 was born from a simple yet powerful idea: every healthy skin has its own natural frequency.
When the skin is balanced, clean, and renewed, it vibrates in harmony — revealing clarity, vitality, and natural beauty.
The number 417 represents this philosophy of renewal and balance. It symbolizes the rhythm of healthy skin and the belief that skincare should work with the skin’s natural intelligence rather than against it.
Working together with leading chemists and skincare experts in Europe, founder Moty Fridman developed advanced formulations that combine minerals, vitamins, plant extracts and modern cosmetic science.
With more than 20 years of international presence, 417 continues to evolve its approach to modern skincare — creating products that not only improve the appearance of the skin, but reconnect it to its natural frequency.