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Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis (Summary Article)

Core Teaching #8: Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis By Rabbi Yonatan Neril [1] In our times we are beginning to witness the planet's ecological balance weakening due to human influence: rainforests shrinking, deserts expanding, hurricanes intensifying, the planet heating. What is driving the deterioration of the natural world? To be sure, there are physical reasons, yet to answer 'fossil fuels' or 'wood use' or even 'consumerism' would provide only partial answers. In order to truly understand a problem, we need to look under its surface to ...

Teaching #8: Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis

Core Teaching #8: Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis Our environmental crisis stems from a spiritual root. We can address the problem with the Jewish values of taking responsibility, being satisfied, focusing on the present and being conscious of the future. Explore all Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis Materials: Summary Article Longer Article Source Sheet Audio Podcast Video These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the ...

Eco Shabbat Guide

We give thanks on Shabbat, we dedicate time to family and friends and we reflect on our week. Shabbat is a time to lessen our impact on our earth, and to let it rest as well. Shabbat Shalom! Open publication - Free publishing - More challah

Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably (Video)

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably In this video, Rabbi Yonatan Neril argues that our forefathers have been reusing objects and elevating the physical for thousands of years, a path we must try to follow in today's disposable society. These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably Materials! Le...

Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably (Podcast)

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably Click here to hear Jewcology's podcast on Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably. These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably Materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably (Source Sheet)

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably Enjoy this Hebrew/English source sheet and study guide on the topic of Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably. Discussion questions provided! These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably Materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably (Longer Article)

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably By Rabbi Yonatan Neril [1] We live within a society transformed by the consumer revolution. In the mid- and late 20th century, consumer products became widely available in the United States and Europe. When something breaks, the question may arise, repair it, or get rid of it and buy a new one? If it is cheaper to buy a new one, many people are reluctant to go through the hassle of trying to repair it. With material goods so abundant and cheap today, it is easy to throw things away. We discard clothing and appliances ...

Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably (Summary Article)

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use - Relating to Resources Sustainably Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably By Rabbi Yonatan Neril [1] When something breaks, the question may arise, repair it, or get rid of it and buy a new one? We can answer a question with a question: If it is cheaper to buy a new one, why should I go through the hassle of trying to repair it? With material goods so abundant and cheap today, it is easy to throw things away. We discard clothing and appliances and buy new ones instead of repairing them, or throw away useable items because they are a few years old and maybe outdated by new products. ...

Teaching #7: Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use - Relating to Resources Sustainably People living in consumer society relate to material objects in a vastly different way than people did in previous times. Age-old Jewish teachings reveal a Jewish vision for 'holy use' of the material world and relate deeply to today’s need for sustainable resource use. Explore all Holy Use - Relating to Resources Sustainably Materials: Summary Article Longer Article Source Sheet Audio Podcast Video These ...

Sustainable Growth According to Jewish Sources A Jewish-Israeli Position

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Public vs. Private – the Commons

Elements of our environment are often referred to as "the commons" – resources such as land, air and water that are shared, used and enjoyed by all. In 1968 scientist Garrett Hardin first published an influential article titled "The Tragedy of the Commons". This term signifies a dilemma arising from the situation in which multiple individuals, acting independently and rationally consulting their own self-interest, will ultimately deplete a shared limited resource, even when it is clear that it is not in anyone's long-term interest for this to happen. Examples of such occurrences abound – factories ...

The Tower of Babel: Technology and Civilization

The Bible tells the story of men working together to build a giant tower that will reach the sky. God decides to sabotage the project by “confusing” their language which brings the project to a standstill. One of the questions that have intrigued commentators throughout the ages is what exactly was the problem with the construction of the tower that prompted God to halt the project? Did the people sin? And if so, how? Was the “confusing of the languages” a punishment or the logical outcome of a mistaken ideology. Many different interpretations have been suggested by both classical and modern commentators. In this ...

Countering Destruction – Lessons from Noah (Longer Article)

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Countering Destruction: Lessons from Noah By Rabbi Yonatan Neril [1] “And God saw the earth and behold it was corrupt (Genesis 6:11). R’ Hiyya adduced the following text: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way (Jonah 3:10). See now, he said, when the sons of men are righteous and observe the commands of the Torah, the earth becomes invigorated, and a fullness of joy pervades it, because then the Shechinah rests upon the earth, and there is thus gladness above as well as below. But when men corrupt their way and do not observe the ...

Countering Destruction – Lessons from Noah (Source Sheet)

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction: Lessons from Noah Enjoy this Hebrew/English source sheet and study guide on the topic of Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah. Discussion questions provided! These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

Countering Destruction – Lessons from Noah (Summary Article)

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Countering Destruction: Lessons from Noah By Rabbi Yonatan Neril [1] Although the flood and the life of Noah occurred thousands of years ago, the story of Noah offers important lessons about how our actions affect the world. The Torah teaches that ten generations after Creation, all life on the planet had “corrupted its way on the earth”(Genesis 6:12). G-d gave humans 120 years to improve their ways, using Noah and his ark as messengers. Yet the people ignored the message and missed the boat. Noah built the ark, brought the animals into it, and lived ...

Countering Destruction – Lessons from Noah (Podcast)

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Click here to hear Jewcology's podcast on Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah. These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

Countering Destruction – Lessons from Noah (Video)

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah In this video, Rabbi Yonatan Neril speaks about the lessons we can learn from Noah and the flood. These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

Teaching #6: Countering Destruction – Lessons from Noah

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Although the flood and the life of Noah occurred thousands of years ago, the story of Noah offers important lessons about how our actions affect the world. Explore all Countering Destruction - Lessons from Noah Materials: Summary Article Longer Article Source Sheet Audio Podcast Video These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcol...

Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought, an Educator Resource Guide from the Contemporary Jewish Museum

Based on the San Francisco exhibition, Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art and Jewish Thought, this educator's resource guide provides information and ideas for exploring themes of environmentalism, trees in Jewish tradition, and the tree as a universal symbol. This guide shares works of artists who were asked to reflect on trees, Tu B'shevat, and the concepts of "do not destroy" (ba'al tashchit), and "repairing the world" (tikkun olam.) This resource is designed to enhance your learning by providing: An overview of the Contemporary Jewish Museum exhibition, Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought;...

Bible Raps Video Featuring Jewcology Resources

Hey! Check out this great new video made by our friends at Bible Raps, using Jewcology's Jewish wisdom on the environment.