Entrepreneurial

September 14, 2009 - 1:48 PM by Jessica · 2 Comments
Filed under: Business, General, Holidays, Immigrant Moments, Israeliness

I often think that Israelis, and Israeli immigrants in particular — those of us that have made their lives here — are an enterprising lot. I’m not just talking about the high-tech heroes and business brains that have put Israel on the global village map, but the many individuals who open their own businesses, becoming independent contractors who want to control their own professional destiny and bank account.

Sure, part of it has to do with earning some more shekels, as many professions in this land are not well paid and are nowhere near the U.S. scale, even in these economically trying times. But no matter the reason, the results are often very creative.

Take my friend, Moshe, for example. He just launched Midnight Cycling Through Jerusalem, three-four hour tours, starting at midnight, through the streets and alleyways of Jerusalem. He’s done a few of them so far, isn’t so certain about the prices — but can tell you that he’s getting more than a few phone calls for his Hol Hamoed Sukkot rides. You can also rent bikes and helmets through Moshe, if needed.

He’s far from the only one. Just off the top of my head, I’m thinking about JewButt by Beverly, the Dinah Project by another Beverly and not exactly a business but a wiki, SiddurWiki.com, by friend Brian.

There’ll be more to come, but if you want to take a midnight bike ride around Jerusalem, contact Moshe, tour guide and teacher.

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