{"id":3055,"date":"2013-01-29T11:16:56","date_gmt":"2013-01-29T11:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewishecoseminars.com\/russian\/?page_id=3055"},"modified":"2013-03-10T09:55:35","modified_gmt":"2013-03-10T09:55:35","slug":"the-glory-in-creation-valuing-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jewishecoseminars.com\/russian\/the-glory-in-creation-valuing-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

\nThis resource is part of Canfei Nesharim’s
\nYear of Jewish Learning on the Environment<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in partnership with
\nJewcology.com<\/a>, with support from the
\nROI community<\/a>, a community of young Jewish innovators founded by Lynn Schusterman, and the Shedlin Outreach Foundation.
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Summary<\/h3>\n

We live in an amazingly diverse world, with approximately 8.3 million unique species described by scientists, and likely twice that number that have not yet been discovered. Jewish sources teach that G-d has joy in the diversity and continuity of creation, and that G-d sees a purpose in each of these species. This biodiversity is an expression of G-d’s glory, a testament to the extraordinary creativity of our Creator.<\/p>\n

Our tradition has a tremendous sense of appreciation for the diverse and numerous species on this earth. In addition, we benefit from and can learn a great deal from other species. As human beings, masters and stewards of the world, it is our responsibility to support the continuity of this diverse and extraordinary creation. Recognizing this should impel us to utilize the natural world with great care and responsibility.<\/p>\n

Learn this topic<\/h3>\n
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  • Short Summary Article<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Longer Article for Deeper Study<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Study Guide with Hebrew-English Sources and Discussion Questions<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Additional Media Resources<\/h3>\n
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    • Listen! Audio Podcast on The Glory in Creation<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Video! Rabbi Lubitch on Species Biodiversity in a Theocentric Approach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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