Invasive species, protests and forest fires: How planting a tree in Israel became controversial The Jewish National Fund has planted over 240 million trees in Israel. Critics say they are damaging Israel’s ecosystems and encroaching on previously Arab-owned land. By Cnaan Liphshiz January 13, 2022 4:12 pm
First Person Ideas How going to synagogue regularly turned me into a dumpster diver JTA’s Europe correspondent wanted to go to shul. He ended up rummaging in trash for food — and making his life better. January 8, 2019 4:20 pm
Outside Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue, Spanish olive trees endure northern winters Growing in planters designed to help them survive, the Iberian imports need to be tucked in each winter to see another spring. December 27, 2018 4:08 pm
Tolkien b’Shvat: Looking to the Middle-earth folk to save our planet By Edmon J. Rodman January 14, 2013 8:38 pm
In Israel, composting and recycling programs in new ecology push By Jessica Steinberg January 30, 2012 3:50 pm