Vegan-Friendly Cabin
Our hospitality and cabins at Or Bereshit in Amirim are vegan-friendly, founded on the principles of love for nature and the earth, a healthy lifestyle, and respect for the human body and spirit. For our vegan guests, we offer vegan nutrition, ethical principles of non-harm to animals, and ecological mindfulness. Our cabins are proud members of and committed to the Vegan Friendly project.
Ecological and Environmental Consideration
Amirim Village – A Vegetarian-Vegan Holiday Village in the Upper Galilee
We Pledge:
1. Vegan Nutrition
Vegan Delights:
In your cabin, vegans will find: soy milk, sweet snacks that vary from time to time such as halva bars, a seasonal fruit basket, homemade jam, and more.
Vegan Breakfast, Sample Meal (additional charge):
2 types of rolls: two sweet and two whole wheat with rye flour, whole wheat and almond milk pancakes, jam, silan (date syrup) and maple syrup, salad
tabbouleh, vegetable salad, beet salad, avocado (in season), tahini, olives, pesto, dried fruits and nuts, halva, and orange juice.
Option for Vegan Dinner/Lunch (additional charge):
A meal prepared by a chef and served to your cabin at your requested time. Menu items change according to the season and market availability.
2. Ethical Principles
Cosmetics: (no additional charge)
The cosmetics you will find in the cabin do not contain animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals, including soap, shampoo, bath foam, dishwashing liquid, massage oils made from pure oils and plants, etc.
Bedding:
The bedding, mattress, pillows, covers, and other covering materials do not contain feathers, leather, fur, wool, or any other animal-derived materials.
3. Ecological and Environmental Consideration
In our opinion, a worldview that emphasizes proper and healthy nutrition must go hand-in-hand with preserving our dwindling natural resources and environment.
Recycling:
We care for the environment and contribute our small part through recycling. We collect and transfer plastic bottles, glass bottles, cardboard packaging, paper, batteries, iron, and more to recycling centers.
Please leave anything you wish for us to recycle in a centralized spot, and we will gladly do so.
Ecology:
We strive to use reusable cloth bags for shopping, biodegradable plastic bags, biodegradable disposable dishes made from green materials, and more.
4. Amirim – A Vegetarian-Vegan Holiday Village in the Upper Galilee
Amirim was established in 1958 by a group of idealists, members of the Vegetarian and Vegan movement, supporters of natural health, who wished to live in a healthy vegetarian-vegan community, with organic ecological agriculture, and without the industry of animal breeding and trade.
The village houses, nestled within natural woodland, the well-tended ornamental gardens, the rustic and tranquil atmosphere, the breathtaking views, and the clean air free from industrial and livestock odors – all contribute to the special feeling.
In Amirim, there are several vegetarian-vegan restaurants and cafes (some kosher), meal services for cabins, local artists’ galleries, performances and cultural evenings, shops, jeep tours, body and mind treatments, and more.
The residents of the moshav uphold the principles of vegetarianism and veganism out of respect for the community and the spirit of the place, aiming to promote the values of vegetarianism and a healthy lifestyle, love for nature and the earth, respect for the human body and spirit, acceptance of individual uniqueness, and integration into village life.
Amirim seeks to be declared an ecological village – a green settlement, and the people of Amirim are working to receive this classification through waste and water recycling, prevention of spraying, promotion of renewable energy use, water conservation, and more.
Interesting Links about Or Bereshit and Veganism:
From Vegan Friendly website vegan-friendly.co.il | Or Bereshit “Recommended Business”
From “Mandy Vegan to Your Home” website Mandy Recommends | The Perfect Vegan Vacation