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When Life Gives You Leftovers, Make a New Meal!

Posted by Jewcology on behalf of Cadette Girl Scout Troop 4056 Please share widely. Cadette Girl Scout Troop 4056 is pleased to present, as its silver award project, this cookbook of recipes that not only use leftover or excess food as ingredients but also conform to Jewish dietary laws, or kashrut. In preparation for this project, the troop earned the New Cuisines badge and experimented with cooking foods from different times, places and cultures. The troop also volunteered in the kitchen at Martha’s Table, a Washington, D.C. organization that prepares over 1,000 meals per day for needy residents of the city. The ...

Hayom Harat Olam — a meditation on the Earth for Rosh Hashanah

According to the tradition, the creation of the world was completed on Rosh Hashanah. In the traditional liturgy, this is reflected in the idea that the world itself is reborn. After we hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, we call out the words "Hayom Harat Olam!" meaning, "Today is the birthday of the world! Today the world is born!" But this birthday is not just one of celebration. The line we add after "Hayom Harat Olam" is "Today the world stands in judgment." These two motifs alone should give us pause today to consider what we are doing to the planet, to how we can restore the balance of the ...

Prayer for the Preservation of the Environment

The attached prayer with a (non literal) English translation was born of my deep concern for the welfare of our unique environment and the belief that as human beings and Jews, we have a responsibility to address this issue both spiritually and practically. In its composition, I have been helped by people of deep wisdom and generosity.* If you find value in the prayer very humbly invite you to make use of it and to share it with others. Richard Shavei Tzion Jerusalem * My grateful thanks to: Rabbi Professor Benjamin Ish-Shalom, Gabi Lindenberg, Levia Piurko, Rabbi Shmuel Slotki, Ruti Spero, Gilad Stern, Ido Tauber and Naora Yahav.

Two bad ideas that are supposed to be good for us

Ever use anti-bacterial soap? First, bacteria are supposed to be on our skin--the right kind of bacteria form an essential part of our body's defenses against disease and intruders. Second, if you use a soap with triclosan, not only are you helping to create bacteria resistant to one of the most important anti-bacterial chemicals used in hospitals, you are also sending a bacteriacide into the rivers and lakes and oceans and drains, where it persists and unravels the fabric of the aquatic ecosystem. Triclosan is not removed by the typical sewage treatment plant, it bio-accumulates, and it kills all kinds of microbial life, which is the foundat...

Shmita: The Purpose of Sinai

This coming Shabbat, Shabbat Behar, May 3-4, Rabbi David Seidenberg (neohasid.org) will be teaching on "Shmita: The Purpose of Sinai" at the Carlebach Shul in Manhattan, at Friday night dinner and at Seudah Shlishit Saturday evening after Mincha. Seudah Shlishit is free. To register for dinner go to: http://www.carlebachshul.org/UpSchedule/Shabbat/SpecialGuest.htm. Rabbi David has been researching Shmita since 1986 and teaching about ...

Actions to Save Energy

"While we cannot remove ourselves from the necessity of using energy, we have a moral obligation to work toward protecting our environment. There must be a sustainable alternative to how we live now. "The need to address our dependence on fossil fuels and increase our energy security has become central to our time. Although international commitments and legislation in Washington are critical in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy independence, our challenge is not to passively wait for policymakers to finally make their next moves. We need to bring our communal, institutional and personal strengths to bear now." - Sybil ...

Actions to Reduce Food Waste

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in 2010 alone, more than 34 million tons of food waste was generated, with only three percent diverted from landfills and incinerators for composting. Reducing the amount of wasted food has significant economic, social and environmental benefits, including reducing methane from landfills, reducing resource use, lowering costs, and getting food to the people who need it. Most people recognize that they waste some of their food, but haven't put effort into reducing it. The goal of the Year of Action's Food Waste Actions is to raise awareness about this topic, and empower you with ...

Reduce Food Waste Actions

Below is the full list of Reduce Food Waste Actions released so far in Jewcology's Year of Action. Reduce Food Waste Actions 1. Track My Food Waste for a Week Learn more about the food you are throwing away in your home; the types of foods you are throwing away, when you’re throwing it away, and why. You can use this great food waste diary as a tool, and make notes to record what you've learned! Check it out here: http://england.lovefoodhatewaste.com/sites/files/lfhw/LFHW_Food_Diary_WEB_FORM_2.f1ce6cf5.4870.pdf By taking this action you will save "1 shtickel of food ...

Energy Saving Actions

Below is the full list of Energy Saving Actions released so far in Jewcology's Year of Action. Energy Saving Actions 1. Assess Energy Use in my Home Knowledge is power. The first step in any large undertaking is to find out where you are now! Set aside an hour to walk around your home and make note of areas where energy may be wasted. Look for drafts, leaks, old appliances and light bulbs, and things plugged in that are not being used. For more ideas, see http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/do-it-yourself-home-energy-audits. Add what you discover in the notes box, which appears when you check this ...

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Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation Valuing Biodiversity

Core Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation Valuing Biodiversity 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. 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 ...

The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity (Video)

Core Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity 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. 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 ...

The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity (Podcast)

Core Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity Click here to listen to Jewcology's podcast on Biodiversity. These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching #18: Valuing Biodeversity materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity (Source Sheet)

Core Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation Enjoy this Hebrew/English source sheet and study guide on the topic of Biodiversity. Discussion questions provided! These materials are posted as part of Jewcology’s Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, in partnership with Canfei Nesharim. Jewcology thanks the Shedlin Outreach Foundation and the ROI community for their generous support, which made the Jewcology project possible. See all Core Teaching #18: Valuing Biodiversity materials! Learn more about the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment!

The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity (Longer Article)

Core Teaching #18 The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity By Rabbi Shaul David Judelman 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.[1] 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. As Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks[2] teaches, “the unity of God is to be found in the diversity of ...

The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity (Summary Article)

Core Teaching #18 The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity By Rabbi Shaul David Judelman According to the Talmudic sage Rav, “Of all the things that the Holy One, Blessed be He created in this world, nothing was created without a purpose.”[1] All creatures from humans to mice to rivers to sand are seen as a manifestation of G-d’s wisdom and glory.[2] As Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks teaches, “the unity of God is to be found in the diversity of creation.”[3] We live in an amazingly diverse world, with approximately 8.3 million unique species described by scientists, and likely twice that ...

Year of Action: Assumptions

Assumptions for Energy Actions General disclaimer: The purpose of this program is to demonstrate our shared impact as a group, and so we’ve taken advantage of U.S. national averages.  Depending on where you live and your specific energy circumstances, your individual results may vary. To learn more about your personal energy use and savings, we suggest using the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick: https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=HOME_ENERGY_YARDSTICK.showGetStarted&s=m. Energy savings accounted in this program relate only to direct energy consumed.  Estimated savings do not include embodied energy or lifecycle ...

The One-Page Save-the-Trees Tu Bishvat Haggadah

Use this haggadah from neohasid.org to guide your Tu Bishvat seder! Fill in the steps with poetry, prayers, songs, stories, picture and activities that you bring, or go to neohasid.org to get text study sheets, prayers, and other tremendous resources. You'll find three versions of the One-Page Save-the-Trees haggadah: one easy version without Hebrew in black and white (scroll to bottom), and one with Hebrew and more Kabbalah, in either color or in black and white. The color version follows the black and white one--it's beautiful. This is some of the best material for Tu Bishvat you'll find on the web!

Teaching #17: Guard Yourselves Very Well

Core Teaching #17: Guard Yourselves Very Well The Jewish tradition places a strong value on being healthy. The Torah states, “Guard yourself and guard your soul very much" and “You shall guard yourselves very well." The Jewish Sages explain that these verses refer to the mitzvah (commandment) of protecting one’s physical body and health. There are very many applications of this mitzvah to guard our health. Jewish law employs a term-- Ba’al Nefesh Yachmir, or “A master of the spirit will be stringent”-- when a sage senses a cause for concern but does not find it appropriate to forbid ...

Guard Yourselves Very Well (Video)

Core Teaching #17: Guard Yourselves Very Well The Jewish tradition places a strong value on being healthy. The Torah states, “Guard yourself and guard your soul very much" and “You shall guard yourselves very well." The Jewish Sages explain that these verses refer to the mitzvah (commandment) of protecting one’s physical body and health. There are very many applications of this mitzvah to guard our health. Jewish law employs a term-- Ba’al Nefesh Yachmir, or “A master of the spirit will be stringent”-- when a sage senses a cause for concern but does not find it appropriate to forbid something ...