With spring just around the corner, the weather in Israel is perfect for enjoying the outdoors and getting back to nature. Try these 10 eco day trips around Israel for starters.
Before the short, but icy winter melts into the fierce summer heat, Israel’s Heschel Center for Environmental Leadership will be teaming up with Hazon in New York for a four-day hike along the northern stretch of Shvil Yisrael, the Israel National Trail next week (23 to 27 March).
Walking For A Sustainable Future For Israel will bring hikers from across the world to experience some of the most breathtaking natural spaces in the country as well as to support the two environmental organisations.
Starting from the Dishon Valley not far from the Lebanese border, the trek will run to the Sea of Galilee, taking in the Amud River as well as the ancient city of Tzfat and Mount Meron, the highest peak in the Upper Galilee, on route. Wow.
A limited number of places are still available for the hike as well the popular Hazon/Arava Institute Israel Bike Ride that happens in Israel every year. Israel is certainly best experienced on two-wheels or by foot so, needless to say, I’m a little green with envy of the hikers. Maybe next year!
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At the beginning of my teenage years in Canada, I remember my mother talking in hushed tones about Aunt Hana, who suddenly and mysteriously starting feeling strange aches and pains in her body. Doctors couldn’t find a systemic cause for her ailments, until she traced back dates to when she was last in Poland visiting her mother.
Ever have the 
Slowly, but surely Israel is catching on to the idea of green building. We are wondering if the Israeli-style new “green” building neighborhood set to take over 650 dunams of land in Kfar Saba is really as green as it boasts.
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One way of greening is economizing space and where better place to economize than than in your own home… Here are a few tips for making your home bigger:A flat screen mounted on the wall eliminates the need for a TV stand or armoire, it also looks sleek and great!Paint the walls and ceiling in a continuous color to make the room seem taller. Paint moldings, doors and the like in the same color as the walls. Strongly contrasting elements chop up the space.Miltitaskers: A daybed that converts into a comfy guest bed, for instance, is a great space saver that precludes the need for another piece of furniture.Use furniture that is scaled appropriately to the room. For example, an oversize sofa will eat up too much space in a small room.Provide good illumination, which will enhance the sense of space.
