Jewish tradition teaches us the importance of planting trees, protecting them, and using them responsibly. Jewish teachings help us understand lessons of long-term sustainability which apply not only to trees, but to the natural environment as a whole. Summary: An oft-quoted Midrash teaches: “When G-d created the first man He took him and showed him all the trees of the […]
By Dr. Akiva Wolff and Rabbi Yonatan Neril [1] View a printable version of the article Tu b’Shevat, “the New Year of the Trees,” [2] has become known as a day for raising Jewish-environmental awareness. That Tu B’Shvat has come to be associated with sensitivity to and appreciation of the natural environment is not by chance. Trees […]
Canfei Nesharim is partnering with the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, through our Jewcology project, in a 2014 Year of Engagement. Become a partner in engaging your community this year! Together, we will organize Jewish campaigns throughout the year to help you learn about opportunities to make a difference on key environmental issues […]
Tu b’Shevat 5777 falls on February 10-11, 2017. Whether you are planning a Tu b’Shevat Seder, looking for children’s activities, or simply looking to learn what the Torah says about protecting the environment, our 12th Annual Tu b’Shevat Learning and Action Campaign has resources to help you. Explore our high quality materials below. Canfei Nesharim’s articles are reviewed […]
By: Ben Schott, Student, SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry Everyone thinks of Tu b’Shevat as a good time for planting in Israel. We can also use this time of year to explore planting in our own neighborhoods. You can make a difference in your community as part of a growing effort to re-plant our […]
