

It can also be made in to a sauce which lends itself wonderfully to salad dressings, bread dips, and compliments meat and vegetables alike. The tahini paste can be used alone as a supplement to various dishes such as roasted eggplant, or even ice cream. Kamel created the El Najem line exclusively for our customers, in order that our clients can know that what they receive isn’t just food, but rather is a link to the Middle-East’s past, present, and future. We believe in the links created by food between people, between places, between generations. The East Jerusalem Goods Company chose to work with Kamel for our sesame products, because of his careful attention to detail, quality, and his philosophy which like our own, dictates that a food item is more than just taste. The seeds are slowly and methodically crushed between the antique stones, and only once they have reached the perfect consistency will the stones be gradually silenced, and the tahini paste will rest before being jarred and prepared for shipping. Bought from Syria, these millstones have been grinding sesame seeds for generations, a tradition that Kamel proudly continues today. It’s from this basalt rock that Kamel’s millstones have been formed. Until 100,000 years ago, the area of the Golan Heights was home to active volcanoes the lava rolled from the high points down to the east and the west, leaving a plateau of basalt rock which makes up the Golan Heights as we have them today. Once they have passed under Kamel’s watchful eye, he begins the process of preparing the seeds for tahini production.Īt this point the story of the seeds, merges with the story of the stones.

The seeds are carefully harvested and with the utmost care they are shipped to Jerusalem and Nablus, where they are inspected by chef Kamel Hashalmon. Here, our fair trade farmers produce the organic sesame seeds that are going to provide the quality and unique flavors of our finished tahini products. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.The story of our tahini begins in the Humera region of Ethiopia, where the altitude is perfect for sesame growth. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.Ĭertain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products).

You can always contact us for any return question at and issues Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. To start a return, you can contact us at If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
