Elad Sadon

The story behind the idea

In 2014, at the age of 20, I lost my grandmother and accompanied her on her final journey. On that day, at the large cemetery in Jerusalem, I felt that something was missing. There were floors carved into the mountain and endless rows of grey concrete. There wasn't a single tree or a green corner to rest in.

It made me wonder: why does the place we visit to remember and find comfort feel so alienating? Why can't parting from life blend with the growth and continuity of nature?

Over the years, through my work as a social worker, I have accompanied many people during moments of crisis and loss. These questions kept coming up. When I started researching, I was surprised to discover that natural, green burial doesn't contradict Jewish Halacha - on the contrary, returning directly to the earth is our original tradition. I realized that with today's technology, like simple GPS mapping, we can preserve memory without building massive stone monuments.

That's how the vision for 'Yaar Ad' was born. My goal is not just to change the way we say goodbye, but to create a living, breathing, green space that allows families to feel a true connection - both to the person they loved and to nature.

If this concept speaks to you - I invite you to join me and help us turn this vision into reality.