Learning Jewish Environmental Teachings

Jewish Eco Seminars is proud to feature a wealth of new Jewish environmental teachings. From food, energy and waste to consumerism, Shabbat and prayer, the materials cover eighteen topics on Judaism and ecology.

Each of the 18 topics includes a short article (800 words) with a brief overview of the topic for blogs and articles; a long article (2000-2500 words) for in-depth study of the topic; a study guide with Hebrew/English sources and discussion questions for chavruta study or group learning, a podcast with a teaching on this topic; and a short video for sharing.

The materials were developed by Canfei Nesharim in partnership with Jewcology.com and released as a “Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment.” The director of Jewish Eco Seminars, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, worked with Canfei Nesharim on a consulting basis in developing the materials on all eighteen topics.

To purchase all of these materials as an ebook, Uplifting People and Planet: 18 Essential Jewish Teachings on the Environment, click here.

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Core Teaching #1: Trees, Torah, and Caring for the Earth

Core Teaching #2: Summoning the Will Not to Waste

Core Teaching #3: Compassion for All Creatures

Core Teaching #4: Sustainability in Settling the Land of Israel

Core Teaching #5: Slowing Down: Shabbat and Environmental Awareness

Core Teaching #6: Countering Destruction: Lessons from Noah

Core Teaching #7: Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably

Core Teaching #8: The Spiritual Roots of the Environmental Crisis

Core Teaching #9: Passing the Test of Wealth

Core Teaching #10: Water: Appreciating a Limited Resource