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Questions, for rabbis concerning our responsibility to ensure a habitable, sustainable world for future generations.

Shalom Rabbi, I would greatly appreciate your perspective on the critical questions below, concerning our responsibility to ensure a habitable,...

Refutations of 18 Reasons Many Jews Think They Should Not Be Vegetarian or Vegan

Refutations of 18 Reasons Many Jews Think They Should Not Be Vegetarian or Vegan Below are 18 reasons why many...

Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg – A Purimspiel

eb Henna taught: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  Clearly, the chicken.  How do we know this?  We learn from the...

How Celebrating Passover Can Help Heal Our Planet…

Applying Passover Messages Can Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet Passover and Vegetarianism and Veganism Inconsistencies in Passover Eating Freeing Ourselves...

An Open Letter to Rabbis

Dear Rabbi, News of war and conflict are the order of the day, but something far worse looms over us....

Purim and Veganism

The joyous festival of Purim shares many connections with veganism. According to the Talmud (Megilla 13a), Queen Esther, the heroine of...
Purim Lessons That Can Help Avert a Climate Catastrophe

Purim Lessons That Can Help Avert a Climate Catastrophe

  There is increasing evidence that the world is approaching a climate catastrophe. The hottest year in recorded history was...
Over 100 Jewish Groups Voice Deep Alarm and Concern Over Recent Attacks on Democratic Norms and Values

Over 100 Jewish Groups Voice Deep Alarm and Concern Over Recent Attacks on Democratic Norms and Values

Joint Statement Led by Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Conservative & Reform Movements WASHINGTON, DC – A broad coalition of over...

My 8 Tu Bishvat-related articles

Their titles are: 1. Why Is This Night Different: Thoughts on Tu B’Shvat 2. Tu B'Shvat and Vegetarianism and Veganism 3. Preserving...
My invitation to a 2025 Tu Bishvat seder

My invitation to a 2025 Tu Bishvat seder

Shalom, You are cordially invited to a Zoom Tu Bishvat Seder on Tu Bishvat, Wednesday, February 12, from 8  to ...

My message to rabbis urging them to stress the importance of shifts to plant-based diets in efforts to avert a climate catastrophe

  Shalom, dear rabbi, As a respected community leader, you are in an excellent position to help create a habitable,...
My six Chanukah-related articles

My six Chanukah-related articles

The titles are: Chanukah and Vegetarianism and Veganism 2. Miraculously Stretching the Oil:  Dietary Connections to Energy Use 3. Celebrating...

Chrismukah: Giving Thanks for Miracles!

  This article was co-edited by Prof. Dan Brook (Bio at end)   Christmas on December 25 and Chanukah on...

    Can a Climate Catastrophe Be Prevented?

Humanity's most urgent issue is whether a climate catastrophe can be prevented. Alarming trends and recent extreme climate events suggest...

Why Jews Should be Vegans or at Least Vegetarians

Veganism is the diet most consistent with fundamental Jewish teachings.  Judaism emphasizes pikuach nefesh, that Jews should carefully preserve our...

Code Red for Humanity: A Jewish Response to the Climate Crisis

This article was co-authored by Michael Gribov. Director of Movement Building for Jewish Vegan Life. The world is at a...

The Work Continues: Brief Aytzim Statement on the 2024 Election

6 Nov. 2024 / 5 Cheshvan 5785 For many who care about environmentalism and addressing climate change — and for many...

Review of Animal Welfare in World Religion

Joyce D’Silva’s book Animal Welfare in World Religion; Teaching and Practice points out an anomaly that is the main reason...

Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Shemini Atzeret, and Veganism

There are many connections between veganism and the Jewish festivals of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret (the Eighth Day of Solemn Assembly),...
Earth Etude for Elul 29

Earth Etude for Elul 29

This is Where it All Begins by Rabbi Judy Kummer ~Human beings have often pondered the question of which came...

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Questions, for rabbis concerning our responsibility to ensure a habitable, sustainable world for future generations.

Shalom Rabbi, I would greatly appreciate your perspective on the critical questions below, concerning our responsibility to ensure a habitable,...
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Refutations of 18 Reasons Many Jews Think They Should Not Be Vegetarian or Vegan

Refutations of 18 Reasons Many Jews Think They Should Not Be Vegetarian or Vegan Below are 18 reasons why many...
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Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg – A Purimspiel

eb Henna taught: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  Clearly, the chicken.  How do we know this?  We learn from the...
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How Celebrating Passover Can Help Heal Our Planet…

Applying Passover Messages Can Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet Passover and Vegetarianism and Veganism Inconsistencies in Passover Eating Freeing Ourselves...
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An Open Letter to Rabbis

Dear Rabbi, News of war and conflict are the order of the day, but something far worse looms over us....
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Purim and Veganism

The joyous festival of Purim shares many connections with veganism. According to the Talmud (Megilla 13a), Queen Esther, the heroine of...
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Purim Lessons That Can Help Avert a Climate Catastrophe

Purim Lessons That Can Help Avert a Climate Catastrophe

  There is increasing evidence that the world is approaching a climate catastrophe. The hottest year in recorded history was...
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