Teva is a program that was founded by and supported by Hazon. Teva provides outreach to people of Jewish faith and teaches children about their faith and the environment. To read more about Teva, or find a day camp to attend, check out their website here.
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The Jewish faith is, like many other faiths, becoming more and more environmentally conscious each and every day. One of the biggest reasons for this change is because of leaders and individuals in a faith community. In the Jewish community, many women have stepped up in a number of different ways to pave a path towards sustainability. To read about these women and what they have accomplish, click here.
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There are many Jewish farmers living in various communities throughout New York. Many of these farmers moved out to the country for spiritual reasons, and now live out teaching of the Torah as part of their lives. To read about these farmers and a full history of Jewish farming in America, check out this article here.
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Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish Arbor Day. Students of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley Religious School have recently prepared for and decorated the building to get ready for the holiday. To read more about what the students did to celebrate this day, click here. To get a better idea of what Tu B’Shevat is, check out the following information located at this link.
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The Jewish ways teach members of its community to care for the earth and all of God’s creations. With so many species becoming endangered, the Jewish faith has made cited scripture to show that all animals are to be valued. For a more detailed look at how the Jewish faith values animals, read the full article here.
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Hazon has recently released a guide to help Jewish Communities come together to more effectively fight food shortages. This guide shows how a better food system can be made to benefit everyone. To read up on this piece of literature and get some ideas on how you can help, check it out here.
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The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life is the Jewish Resource for environmental health and sustainability. It has everything from success stories to resources, and is a great source of information. To check out the full website, follow this link.
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This Jewish website seeks to provide a sense of community for members of the Jewish faith. It is heavily involved in community outreach and provides an outlet for community service and spirituality. Not only that, but it is also committed to repairing the earth and fostering sustainability. In addition, it is a great source of resources! Check it out here.
Before the Thanksgiving holiday fades entirely from memory, I wanted to share a thoughtful op-ed published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch by Rachel Rhodes, a Jewish leader in Virginia. Click here to read her reflections on Jewish links to the natural world and good tidings from the mountains.
Here are some links to the encyclical and related educational materials and statements that have been developed by different religious communities, including a letter of support from over 400 Rabbis, and a new Islamic statement on the environment: