Israel becomes a chocolate heaven

A new culture of chocolate has emerged in Israel, with the opening of dozens of new boutique chocolatiers. Now their fine, handcrafted creations are being sold abroad too.

Photo by Abir Sultan/Flash90

Chocolates from boutique chocolatier Sweet N'Karem in Jerusalem.

By Abigail Klein Leichman 

The brown smudges on Sima Amsalem's forearms exude a chocolaty aroma as she extends a hand of greeting at her Sweet N' Karem chocolate factory in Jerusalem's artsy Ein Karem neighborhood.

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