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NEWS
Plans to reform ILA threaten country's open spaces, lobby says
Greens assess the environmental implications of Israel's proposed land reforms (Jerusalem Post, 12 May, 2009). Read More...
The Green Prophet
GreenProphet - Israel's English Language Environmental Blog - Analyzes the Latest Election Results
Analysis presents a skeptical view that environmental issues will continue to be pushed to the back burner (18 Feb. 2009, Green Prophet). Read More...
In world first, Israeli know-how helps India village get water from air.
Machines produced in Israel can provide a thirsty village with water from the air (23 Feb. 2009. Jerusalem Post) Read More...
ANALYSIS AND OPINION
Greening Guides - What should we do and how do we do it?
Living Like EdHa'aretz reviews three self-help greening guides, and gives a few pointers for Israelis as well (Ha'aretz, 3 Aug. 2008) Read More...
Climate for change
Al GoreReflections on how much Israelis know and are willing to do to reduce our carbon footprint (Haaretz. 23 May, 2008) Read More...
EVENTS

New course for educators and activists - Walking to School!
Transport Today and Tomorrow is offering a special course for encouraging walking to schools - for health, safety and sustainability.  For more info, click here. (Posted 27 April, 2009)
Heschel Center launches social network of sustainability advocates
Green PrintTaking a lead from Facebook-like social networking tools, the Heschel Center established Greenchange to help individuals to enter the environmental community—to learn about the wealth of activity already taking place, share best practices, recruit partners, and self-organize."  Read More...
The Israel Green Movement launches website
Israel Green Movement LogoThe Israel Green Movement - founded by Eran Ben Yemini and Alon Tal to provide a political voice for social and environmental concerns in Israel has launched its official website.  An unofficial English-language blog supporting the movement can be found here.
ACTIVIST SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight on Tamar and Carmi Wisemon: Greening the Religious Community
Sviva IsraelThe Wisemons, through their NGO Sviva Israel, are pioneering greening Orthodox communities in Israel and beyond (Jerusalem Post, 7 Aug. 2008). Read More...
RESEARCH, WORK AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Bustan seems development director
Bustan, Sustainable Community Action for Land and People is seeking a part time (with potential to develop to full time) development director.  For more information, click here. (Posted 17 May, 2009)
Earth's Promise seeking Executive Director
Earth's Promise/Shavuat Ha'adama aims to connect people of all ages and backgrounds to the earth and encourages sustainable living from its base in Beer Sheva - Israel's capital in the Negev.  The executive director must be self-motivated, dynamic and prepared to provide vision for this grassroots, growing organization.  For more information, click here. (Posted 27 Feb. 2009).

Arava Institute Looking for Student Life Coordinator
Looking for a challenging position at a regional environmental studies center in Israel's Arava valley?  The Arava Institute Student Life Coordinator will work to provide and cultivate a warm, culturally sensitive and diverse community among Institute students.  Contact Miriam -at- arava.org. 
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