Welcome to the Galilee Eco Center
Ecology, education, and healing come together in harmony with the Land of Israel. Guided by a shared commitment to sustainability, natural living, and regenerative agriculture, our three-person team brings a diverse blend of knowledge, passion, and hands-on experience to everything we do. Together with our growing community, we create immersive outdoor experiences that celebrate and protect the natural world.
Ariela Solomon
Executive Director
Ariela Solomon has her MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Hebrew University. After a 15 year career in investor relations for some of the Jewish World’s most prestigious organizations, such as the Hebrew University, the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, and the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Ariela transitioned to the private sector. She joined one of Israel’s top software companies and immediately became the global top performing business development representative. A mother of 7, Ariela enjoyed working hard and providing for her family, but the mission driven work of Jewish communal service tugged at her heart strings. After the October 7th crisis, Ariela found herself in a personal and professional crisis- she could no longer dedicate her energy and talent to software. An old dream shared by a group of friends reemerged and hence, Chevra Eco-Farms came to life.
Avi Friedman
Farm and Operations Manager
Avi Friedman is a regenerative agriculture designer, builder, survivalist and Jewish educator. His hobbies include wild-crafting, specialized fermentation, winemaking and olive harvesting and processing. A passionate advocate for the Jewish connection to the land of Israel, all of his work is underscored by his backbone of Jewish value. Avi is a dedicated spouse to Shira and a loving Abba to twin 4-year-olds, Ella and Eden.
Shira Kaplan
Creative Director
At the age of 23, Shira was owner of one of Jerusalem's first and most beloved vintage clothing stores, Trumpeldor Vintage Clothing. A South African x-pat, Shira promoted ecological values through her popular store, which served as a community hub in central Jerusalem . After 8 years, she closed shop in order to embrace a slower rural family life on a moshav, growing food, raising animals, hosting friends and dreaming of a place where her family could continue to grow. Together with her husband, Avi, she's instilled a passion for the environment and ethical living in her four year old twins. She runs a vintage e-commerce store, is a bee keeper, musician and artist. Chevra Eco Farms is the realisation of her dreams, a center for environmental education and a respite for all.