The Green Map system is an internationally-recognized system that enables anyone to participate in the “Green” elements of any local or urban area. To date, the system includes 560 cities, towns and villages in 54 countries. The Green Map is a fantastic, user friendly resource for all those who wish to get on the greener ...
‘‘Among other things, employees must receive vacation, sick leave, time off during the day, reimbursement for transportation expenses, overtime pay for additional hours, and severance pay (under certain circumstances).”
‘‘Have you placed the money for your personal needs and charitable requirements in the bank, in short-term CDs, or in a money market fund? If not, move it there now.”
‘‘Today, when God does not intervene in quite a revealed a fashion, only the test of time will prove how any particular person or movement will go down in Jewish history.”
With exception of the Rabbanut which is government-funded, all of the kosher bodies in Israel are registered as limited companies. While it is common knowledge that these companies are quite profitable (the Badatzim reportedly bring in close to $300 million), there are some that have political or ideological reasons for not uniting, or disbanding.
04 February 2009
“Green Design”, “Eco-Architecture” or “Sustainable Design” is an integrated approach to residential and commercial design that is based on the principles of reducing our impact on the environment. The standards for green design are based on LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design, an international rating system. IsraTimes spoke with Elias Messinas, architect, environmental consultant, ...
16 November 2008
Founded in 2000 by Dudi and Rivka Zilbershlag, Meir Panim was established to provide practical solutions to the critical problems facing Israel’s poor. Its goal is to prevent poverty, distress and dependence on governmental aid. The organization builds self-esteem and encourages its clients to restore an independent lifestyle. Meir Panim provides nutritious food through a chain ...
16 November 2008
Yad Eliezer was founded in 1980 with the single objective of delivering monthly food baskets to hungry families. Its underlying premise is that every Jew in Israel is entitled to a life of dignity, self-reliance, and self-respect. Throughout the years, the organization has grown to encompass fifteen economic and social service programs that impact the ...
16 November 2008
Donors often have a vision of how they would like to contribute to a charity, but may have trouble translating their vision to reality. That is where a philanthropic consultant can help. Philanthropic consultants are not only for very large donations, but can help donors of more moderate means negotiate bureaucratic red tape. Philanthropic consultants work ...
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