Tag: Jaffa

Plant trees in cities, for your heart

It seems like a no-brainer, but sometimes you need to give evidence to city councillors: A new multi-institutional study led by UC Davis Health suggests that not all green space is created equal. Living in urban neighborhoods with more visible trees is associated with a 4% lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, while areas dominated by grass or low shrubs may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk.

Tel Aviv’s mayor Huldai is taking smart phones from schools – his irony in education

Waldorf schools, created by Austria's Rudolph Steiner, are the fastest-growing school system in Israel because of their focus on arts and crafts and their avoidance of technology in the classroom. It’s ironic that Huldai is being praised for pushing a tech-free school environment while his administration shattered a community that has been practicing this philosophy for over a decade.

Wave power collector opens at ancient port city on the Mediterranean

Developed by the company Eco Wave Power, the station was built in collaboration with EDF Renewables. The power station is recognized as “pioneering technology” by the Ministry of Energy.  For the first time, electricity generated from sea waves will power the country's national grid—a historic milestone in the country’s renewable energy progress. 

The Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv built by American Christians joins luxury association

Organization of Relais & Châteaux gives the Drisco hotel and its restaurant entry into the luxury group's offerings. The hotel was built by Christians from America in the 1800s.

Jaffa’s home-roasted coffee and music curated at Ada Hanina Cafe

This story is about Ada Hanina Cafe in Jaffa and its owner Tomer. Tomer wanted to blend good coffee and music to create the best cafe experience for his community.

The Green Travel Guide to Jaffa

Jaffa, Tel Aviv's historic sister city, is famous for its rich biblical tales and unmatched sightseeing. With its unique combination of history and modernity, Jaffa offers countless opportunities for environmentally sustainable and unique day and nighttime activities.

Boat-in theatre makes waves in Tel Aviv, not all welcome

Tel Aviv is creating new solutions for missing culture in the city like the "boat in theatre" instead of addressing the centers and culture that exists.

Israel’s boring company maps 90 miles of underground trains

The idea of an Israeli subway system always seemed perilous in the height of terror attacks in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. A bus with 20 or 50 people blowing up isn't tolerable, but a mass transit system with an expected 2 million passengers per day, about 1/4 of the country's population? That's what's being planned for Israel. We imagine the terrorist threat is either under control, or we've got bigger fish to fry.

Tel Aviv makes Covid-friendly breathing sidewalks

Tel Aviv makes breathable sidewalk space, stealing from the streets, giving to the cafegoers.

Drone fishing in Jaffa

Who needs a fishing boat when you can cast out 400 yards for the Big One using your drone?

Pod hostels and chic tents for let, Jaffa style

My first experience in an economy budget hostel in Tel Aviv was less than savory. A crowded, stinking dorm...

No room at the inn for Eurovision? Go glamping in Tel Aviv park, instead

Tent City a few years ago had connotations of anxiety and despair (see Occupy Tel Aviv), now the City...