Tag: holiday

Creative Gifts for Christmas

With the gift holidays officially open now is the time to reconsider gift giving, especially now with the current...

Dive boat tourist raises concerns and tips for dive safety

Be very aware of safety concerns when researching a Red Sea live-aboard trip. Review your chosen boat's safety provisions. Book (and insist upon receiving) an upper-deck cabin.

Give a gift, win a friend: new research

Researchers found that the next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift — flowers, candy, a homemade treat — may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk or text chat.

Planning a Trip to Los Angeles This Summer

Kiss the Ground is a special eco-organization in Venice, LA that teaches urban farming and regenerative agriculture.

The best (eco) beaches in Israel

It's summertime and the weather is fine, goes the odd song and after a heat wave this week, Israel...

A look at Islam’s Eid al-Adha 2012 Across the Middle East

This time of year marks one of Islam’s most sacred holidays, Eid al-Adha. The four-day holiday corresponds with the...

5 Ways Yom Kippur Can Green The World

Miriam talks of Yom Kippur and the power of consciousness. The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur is a day of...

Permaculture Hannukah Party at Yesh Meain Ecological Farm

In honor of the last day of Hannukah, the Yesh Meain permaculture farm will be hosting an all-day permaculture...

Applesauce for Hanukkah Latkehs RECIPE

Make your own applesauce for Hannukah meals this year. It's surprisingly easy. Apples are in full season - just when...

Fair Trade Bike Chain Menorah Good for Environment and for Artisans

Made by artisans who receive fair wages while upcycling metal products, this bike chain menorah is sustainable for people...

Miraculously Sustainable and Upcycled Hannukah Menorah Designs

Can't find your old Hannukah menorah?  Israeli designers come up with clever alternatives. With the Jewish Hannukah holiday only a...

Sukkot, the Jewish Environment Holiday

This week marks the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Jews will build small huts and live in them for a...