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HOME: Eco-friendly disposable tableware for Sukkot
Jonathan Fong
September 24, 2015
When you’re dining under the stars in your sukkah, the last thing you want to think about is washing dishes.
Israeli rabbi: Weed is kosher if it’s medicinal
Jewish Journal
June 28, 2013
An Israeli Orthodox rabbi ruled that distributing and smoking medicinal marijuana is kosher, but using weed for fun is forbidden.
Next mayor’s earth agenda
Jewish Journal
March 28, 2013
Delivering his inaugural address on the City Hall lawn in 2005, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa challenged Angelenos to turn Los Angeles into “… the greenest big city in America.”
Eco-friendly home reveals ‘greener’ pastures ahead [SLIDESHOW]
Jewish Journal
July 25, 2012
As scientists continue to warn us that our over-consumption of natural resources is putting too great a strain on our planet, the idea of sustainability — of reducing one’s carbon footprint, recycling and finding a cleaner, greener future — has never been more popular.
Is Dennis the menace?
Jewish Journal
December 8, 2011
Dennis Prager reminds me of Harry Truman. No, not Harry Truman the president. I’m talking about the Harry Truman who, in 1980, refused to evacuate his Mount St. Helens Lodge, located less than two miles from the crater of the volcano threatening to erupt.
Temple Sinai going green with rooftop solar panels
Jewish Journal
December 7, 2011
Temple Sinai of Glendale is about to begin installing a solar energy system in an effort to go green. The 30-kilowatt rooftop solar panels will be unveiled at an induction ceremony at Temple Sinai on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.
Shop for you, shop for the world
Jewish Journal
October 21, 2011
Consumerism is often dubbed the antithesis of all that is good, but that doesn’t have to be so. More and more, businesses are adopting ethical labor practices, Earth-friendly materials and altruistic causes. We found a few ways for you to flex your consumer power — with a conscience.
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