In the heart of Jerusalem, a city often defined by its layers of stone, history, and conflict, a special, quiet scene unfolds daily: a herd of over 100 endangered wild mountain gazelles roaming freely through the grasslands of a restored valley. Even in a time of war, Israeli children can be heard laughing along the […]
I’ve had about 6 bikes stolen over the years in the city, and then later when my ugly little Ukrainian throwback got stolen, possibly “removed” from my street, it got me thinking about the best strategies for keeping my bike safe and sound. Writes Rick Polito, author of a bike guide writes: “Nature is a […]
Today, we’ll explore the intriguing connections between Ka and Ba from Egyptian mysticism, Merkabah mysticism in Kabbalah, and the Ka'bah in Saudi Arabia, and how these ancient ideas may hold valuable lessons for a sustainable future.
I personally coordinate a Center for Sustainability in the Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Romema. Most people would say that is quite unique because that population typically gets a bad rap when it comes to environmental friendliness and that is because the families are large, on average 7.7 children per household and they use a lot of ‘one-time-use’ dishware, therefore producing a large amount of non-recyclable waste.
In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s about living mindfully and intentionally. And while extreme self-denial might not be everyone’s cup of tea, the core message here is clear: sometimes, less really is more. Just like these ancient nuns and monks, we can find deeper meaning by living in alignment with nature and prioritizing spiritual growth over material gain.
From lectures on trains to tech-savvy public transport hubs, here are creative ways that public transportation is evolving—many with an eco-conscious twist.
Moshe Basson, chef, food historian and owner of the famous Eucalyptus restaurant in Jerusalem, has finally published his cookbook. Its title is, naturally, The Eucalyptus Cookbook. The foreword is by Claudia Roden, an international authority on the foods of the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
According to Jewish legend, in the first days of creation when water and land were separated, the world's first water, a spring gushed forth out of the center of Jerusalem. The water source is still accessible under the Western Wall, the original wall that surrounded the Jewish Holy Temple.
Judaism is rich with water symbolism and environmentalism spanning back centuries.
An extremely rare 2,550 tear old coin discovered in the Judean Hills from a Return to Zion period when 50,000 exiled Jews returned to Israel from Persian empire.
Foster + Partners Safra brain center uses passive energy technology for cooling, but not PV panels as originally advertised.
Jerusalem celebrates Gag Eden, a play on words for Gan Eden or the Hebrew word for paradise. It is a 3-day green roofs festival in the heart of the city.
This article is on 10 sustainable hotels that are eco-friendly. In the desert, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv, you find a hotel that is sustainable and promotes the environmental tourism industry.
Well in the Bronx, honeybee keepers have tasted notes of pollution. In Jerusalem will the sweet bees offer a taste of holiness?
Learn from the Holy Land how ancient people engineered water.