Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets
Posted in Food & Health on Jan 6th, 2009
Breastfeeding is a natural and “green” way for a mother to feed her baby. Yet misconceptions about how to breastfeed and for how long pervade our modern world. These misunderstandings can lead to frustration and distress for the whole family during a challenging period.
Misunderstandings vary, depending on your country and culture, but in Israel, which is [...]
Posted in Food & Health on Jul 25th, 2008
The recent attention given by the news media and this blog concerning our water problems in general, and to the depleting the Kinneret in particular, reminds me of a poster I saw once in a surfing products shop that read: “The Next War in the Middle East Will be Over Water.”
Although the [...]
Posted in Food & Health on Aug 31st, 2008
Within the realm of cosmetics, Ahava certainly holds a certain respect. Founded in 1988, the Israeli company exports its skin-enriching products, infused with minerals from the Dead Sea, to over 30 countries around the world.
On its website under the Environmental Responsibility tab, Ahava writes that “the Company’s activities are undertaken with a view towards preserving the pristine [...]
Posted in Food & Health on Aug 12th, 2008
Microwave ovens are an important cooking and food heating tool in many modern homes, especially here in Israel. Many people may not be aware, however, just how dangerous these gadgets are to human health. Recently, much attention has been given to microwaves, or “micro-gals” (as they are called by Israelis) in that they produce similar [...]
Posted in Food & Health on Nov 14th, 2008
How do you really know that the beef you bought is organic, kosher, halal, or raised with loving kindness? The Israeli company Bactochem has the solution.
The idea started in Israel, where animal theft has become a major concern. Hundreds of beef cows worth $2,000 a head are being stolen a year, and in most [...]
Posted in Food & Health on May 1st, 2008
Well the season has started, Independence Day is next week and already litter is blowing around our parks and beaches, are we really that careless!
So how to go green with our picnics and all enjoy a day out with the whole family.
There are few simple ideas to follow, Happy Holidays to all.
Posted in Food & Health on Dec 10th, 2008
The Torah doesn’t talk much about breastfeeding, as it was taken for granted in ancient times. Moses’ mother doesn’t put bottles into the ark of bulrushes she sends down the Nile to save him from Pharaoh’s evil decree (Exodus 2).
According to the midrashic commentary Moses refused to nurse from an Egyptian nursemaid, so the biblical [...]
Posted in Food & Health on May 4th, 2008
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Israel is celebrating 60 years of independence this week, and we’ve come a long way, baby. Long enough to have organic falafel on Tel Aviv’s Ibn Gvirol Street next to the City Hall.
Introducing [...]
Posted in Food & Health on May 26th, 2008
Parabens, a preservative used in cosmetics such as shampoos, deodorants, toothpastes and creams, are nasty things. They’re bad for our health, bad for the environment, and bad for all the creatures that we share this planet with.
Parabens have been proven to be linked to cancer, and a study in the UK has showed extremely high [...]
Posted in Food & Health on Mar 8th, 2008
There’s no more satisfying way of enjoying what you eat than growing it yourself, but if you simply don’t have the time or know-how than the next best thing is to get to know the person who grows it for you.
That’s the idea behind Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), a small but growing movement of farms [...]
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