Alina Vyshkov

Foeniculum vulgare is a wild aromatic plant native to the Mediterranean, found widely across Israel. Its licorice-sweet aroma, historical medicinal uses, and light-bearing presence make it a key part of the Talei Or aromatic path. This post explores fennel as a plant of clarity, breath, and herbal lineage — rooted in both the land and tradition.

Pistacia atlantica, the Terebinth Tree, has long been part of Israel’s spiritual and ecological story.
With its ancient resin and presence in sacred landscapes, it channels memory through scent. 
In Talei Or’s Course 3, this tree invites a return to slow perception, where the silent time of the inner world can be felt as sacred.

Ailanthus altissima, widely known as the Tree of Heaven, grows in wild, sunlit corners of Israel.
Its fragrance, marked by bitter tones and upward-reaching branches, carries the essence of skyward grit and grace.
It supports emotional steadiness in the face of disruption, teaching how to thrive beyond the visible cracks.