The Israeli honey bee care Association
A Bee settlement is one of the great wonders of nature on earth. They are mysterious and unique to the world of nature.
Destitute, exposed and vulnerable, is a swarm of bees as it emerges into the world and temporarily colonizes as a cluster. If they should find a permanent settlement in a permanent location and are visible to man, the usual reaction of most people is to spray the swarm at the start of their new life.
A swarm of bees do not differ from other animals whose habitat in nature is close to man. Here are some examples of this, falcons may nest on a windowsill, birds that decided that their home is the wind box on roof tiles. A turtle or hedgehog that settles in the garden, a swallow nesting on the porch or a lizard made its home in the power closet. These are all types of interactions of nature choosing to make either a temporary or permanent home amongst us.
Association of Red Bee Protection was established in the midst of the bee collapse crisis to protect bee swarms from spraying and extermination. Swarms of bees have been disappearing due to spraying and being abused. For all intents and purposes, they are like all animals with living bodies.
The Bee Guard works to protect the bee swarms first and foremost. Wherever there is a swarm that does not interfere with humans, our aim is to keep it in coexistence with man. Teaching, educating and explaining the benefits of living in harmony with the swarm in the world. If it is not possible to leave the swarm to live in coexistence, it is necessary to move it to live peacefully elsewhere. Our volunteers will come to move the swarm safely into a safe place either in a professional hive, an amateur home or some other natural habitat.
Association of Red Bee Protection began its movement as a nonprofit organization for the following objectives.
- To rescue bee swarms from spraying and extermination and transporting them to acclimatization in safety.
- To establish and cultivate “Bees Swarm Freedom Farm”.
- To lead educational programs for adults and children in living in a bee environment.
The association was founded by, Vardit Novopluski, Hila Pepko, Ravit Bar-On, Ronen Kfir, Oron Schwartz, Rami Pythal, Moomi Grati, Yossi Uziel, Richard Rosenblum, Yossi Od.
The founding team constitutes the executive committee of the association.
Each member of the Executive Committee has an operational performance role.
Vardit and Yossi Ud are the volunteer coordinators of the organization.
Hila Pepko is in charge of communication with applicants requesting a swarm.
Richard coordinated training and certification.
Vardit Novopluski – Volunteer Coordinator for the organization.
Supports pregnancy and childbirth, she works in education, loves children and loves bees.
Homeschooling and teaching bee breeding to gifted children in schools and works to save and protect the bee population in the country, and lovingly grows some swarms.
Hila Popko – Responsible for liaising with the public.
An anthroposophical education educator, she loves bees and acts as a coordinator for the organization and is responsible for communication with the organization’s applicants.
Momi Grati – Member of the Audit Committee
Nature guide and olive grower from Ben Nun village, as a child his father was a beekeeper, he found himself second in the world of bees after his two children pleaded with him to buy the equipment necessary to grow a small number of hives. From there the road to rescue bee swarms was short, after several evictions a warm connection developed with other bee protectors and thus paved the way for joining the Red Bee Shield.
Rami Pythal – Responsible for financial donations and the establishment of the Freedom Farm.
Partner and financial manager of the 83North Venture Fund. It is a $ 1.2B high-tech investment fund based in Israel and Europe. The foundation is considered one of the most successful in Israel and Europe and it is run by six partners.
His love for bees began three years ago in a very chance encounter with a bee hive. Since then, Rami has participated in several bee courses and has taken it upon himself to raise public awareness of the importance of bees in our world.
Yossi Od – Coordinator of volunteer and educational activities.
Waldorf educator, woodworker, he has been leading environmental, social and business ventures in Israel for almost 40 years. Leading programs for restoring the disappearing bees to the city and suburbs naturally using a biodynamic approach which includes, urban centers in Israel populate bee swarms. Founder of “Bees for Peace,” “children and bees are a love story” and more.
Oron Schwartz – Legal Representative and Responsible for Communications and Speaking in the Association.
Oron Schwartz is a lawyer with Falah’s soul.
Bee tower in biodynamic perception.
Yossi Uziel – Responsible for contact with local authorities and centers and large companies.
Has been marketing and selling in the real estate field for many years, he is a bee lover and works for saving and sustaining them with great love in the association as a coordinator and as a volunteer.
Ravit Bar On – responsible for administration and technology.
A marketing and saleswoman, engaged in real estate and loves nature and animals, she is a bee lover and works for saving and protecting them and she is an inquiry coordinator for the association.
Ronen Kfir – Member of the Audit Committee.
Certified in Chinese medicine specializing in acupuncture and herbal medicine. He is a Program engineer and these days he is completing a bachelor’s degree in natural and life sciences. He is an environmental and community activist in various settings, has been engaged in growing and capturing bee swarms for about six years. He is one of the founders of a Red Bee Protector.
Works as a research engineer at the Neve Forest Research Center near Ramat Yishai, and belongs to the Volcanic Institute. Most of his work revolves around a project called “Sustainable Farming Model Farming.” Research, Implementation and Knowledge Distribution among Farmers of Agricultural Practices Considering Environmental Quality.
Ronen Kfir – Member of the Audit Committee.
Certified in Chinese medicine specializing in acupuncture and herbal medicine. He is a Program engineer and these days he is completing a bachelor’s degree in natural and life sciences. He is an environmental and community activist in various settings, has been engaged in growing and capturing bee swarms for about six years. He is one of the founders of a Red Bee Protector.
Works as a research engineer at the Neve Forest Research Center near Ramat Yishai, and belongs to the Volcanic Institute. Most of his work revolves around a project called “Sustainable Farming Model Farming.” Research, Implementation and Knowledge Distribution among Farmers of Agricultural Practices Considering Environmental Quality.