From Black Friday sales to post-Christmas deals: let’s shop different!
December 19, 2017
It’s that time again: the holiday shopping spree! Huge Black Friday sales in shops, followed by Cyber Monday on-line discounts on electronics; Green Monday on-line vacation deals in early December; Boxing Day deals (for those who mark that day) and, finally, post- Christmas clearance sales. Long store hours and tempting deals make it hard to …
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Don’t forsake me…
December 19, 2017
“Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails.” This lyric verse from the book of Psalms reminds us that as we age, grow weaker and slower and, perhaps, lose our ability to live independently, we still deserve to be respected, accepted and loved. Contemporary Western culture sanctifies youth and …
What has Judaism brought to the world?
December 19, 2017
“What has Judaism brought to the world?” That was the theme of this year’s Kesher Day conference in Geneva, held on November 5th at the President Wilson Hotel. This annual event, organized for the 5th year running by Bnei Brith, aims to unite the Jewish community around its common heritage, while respecting its diversity. Each …
Women for the Environment
October 22, 2017
The field of the environment and sustainability brings together numerous professions and roles, including engineering and environmental technologies (in areas such as water, waste, energy and land), academic research, consulting, law, education and training, communications, art…and more. Many intelligent, talented and experienced women professionals work in environmental matters, dedicating themselves to doing good for humankind. …
Light as a (F)leather??
October 22, 2017
Among various industrial sectors, the fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters. We tend to see only its beautiful, glamorous side, forgetting that the new apparel we keep on buying comes from an industry with tremendous negative impact on the environment, including the over-use of land and water resources, the amount of waste produced …
Does Israel hold the key to solving the water crisis?
October 22, 2017
On an otherwise ordinary day, hundreds of guests gathered at the Beautiful Israel center in HaYarkon Park for a fascinating encounter with a special guest, who shared the wonderful story of Israel as a key player in the field of water. In the large hall overlooking the green garden alongside the Yarkon stream, young people, …
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Setting a green example
August 28, 2017
Buildings are heavy electricity consumers, accounting for some 60% of Israel’s national consumption, with most of the electricity powering air-conditioning and heating systems. But their impact goes much further: according to OECD estimates, the construction industry in developed countries is also responsible for 33-50% of raw materials usage and 10-40% of all solid waste production. …
Surroundings for a life of quality
August 28, 2017
Beautiful Israel’s array of branches and “army” of volunteers are busy holding our annual nationwide competitions – a complex, demanding activity that includes 8 national competitions in 8 different areas: Industry, Local authorities, Hospitals, Hotels, Senior citizens’ homes, Ritual baths and Public bomb shelters, with the focus on promoting quality of life. But they don’t …
Who owns the public space?
August 28, 2017
Morning rush hour. You’re stuck in your car, like everyone else, crawling through an endless traffic jam. That’s when you ask yourself: what geniuses planned these roads – or didn’t? Why didn’t they take drivers into account? Why haven’t the roads been widened, and when will someone finally find a solution to this terrible traffic? …
Don’t waste a drop!
July 30, 2017
July 2017 will likely compete for the title “Hottest Israeli July on Record”, with an average of 28 degrees Celsius (82 Fahrenheit) and 73% relative humidity in the center of the country. With blazing sunshine and high heat, everything should have been parched brownish yellow by now, but Israel’s unique methods for increasing its water …
