Everyone is busy cleaning for Pesach this time of year and the trash cans are overflowing! But, there may be many unwanted things you find in your home while clearing out that chametz that can be disposed of in other, more environmentally friendly ways. Canfei Nesharim suggests that you organize a “Clean Sweep” program in your Jewish community […]
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solution Options 1. Glass Cleaner (for windows and mirrors) Fill 16 oz. spray bottle with ¼ cup white vinegar and 1/4 tsp liquid detergent. Fill to the top with water. Shake to combine. 2. Wood Floor Cleaner Mix 1/4 cup white vinegar/lemon juice and 1/4 cup olive/veg. oil in a bottle. 3. Furniture Polish In a spray […]
(for Children Ages 6-10) Pesach is right around the corner and there’s loads of cleaning to do! Have the children in your class help their parents get ready for Passover by creating their own green cleaning supplies. Hopefully their little ones’ efforts at making these eco-friendly cleaners will encourage the adults to clean green this year! Instructions […]
by Ora Sheinson Pesach. The holiday of our freedom! Too often it becomes the holiday of our environmental degradation, beginning with toxic cleaning supplies and ending with bags full of plastic and aluminum trash. Below are some basic tips covering a few of the many ways to reduce the personal stress and environmental impact […]
by Rabbi Shlomo Levin On Passover we read about the four children- the wise, the wicked, the simple, and the one who does not know how to ask. Each has a different attitude toward the Passover holiday, and we can often picture a stereotype of what type of person they represent. What if these […]
