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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.
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Introduction
Eliezer Weinbach
In this compelling introduction, Eliezer Weinbach reflects on personal awakenings to the urgency of climate change, explores the intersection of Jewish values and environmentalism, and challenges us to connect, educate, and take bold actions as Jewish tradition compels us to respond to the global climate crisis.
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Witnessing and With-nessing the Climate Crisis
Rachel Binstock
In a deeply personal reflection, Rachel Binstock shares her journey of confronting the climate crisis and the profound impact of wildfires in Southern Oregon, focusin attention on the need for individuals to bear witness, be with the reality of the crisis, and take action to radically change our relationship with the environment before it changes us.
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Together we are Lighter: A Communal Response to Climate Change and COVID-19
Aharon Ariel Lavi
Rabbi Aharon Ariel Lavi argues that communities can inspire sustainable actions and behaviors by fostering a sense of shared identity and responsibility, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for both people and the planet.
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The Bible's Ecological Language
Ellen Bernstein
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein reflects on the intersection of Judaism and ecology, emphasizing the importance of revitalizing biblical language and reinterpreting concepts like "dominion" to inspire a more profound connection between humanity and the natural world while challenging academic institutions to embrace interdisciplinary ecological work.
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Climate Crisis: A Jewish Response
Michael M. Cohen
In this thought-provoking essay, Rabbi Michael M. Cohen explores the importance of diversity in both nature and human society as evidenced in the early chapters of Genesis, explaining the need to confront the climate crisis and take urgent action to address ecological collapse as part of our shared responsibility to protect the environment and one another.
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Synagogues Aflame: Our Omissions in Transmitting L’Dor V’Dor
Anna Dubey, Raphaela Gold, Sophie Raskin, and Michael Pincus
How can Jewish institutions and communities, inspired by the deep-rooted values of sustainability and l’dor v’dor, effectively rise to the challenge of climate change, transforming environmental action into a vital part of modern Jewish identity and responsibility?
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The Purpose of Creation
Aaron Koller
Aaron Koller's 'The Purpose of Creation' challenges the anthropocentric view of nature's purpose in religious thought, arguing for a philosophical and ethical perspective where every element of creation, from orcas to humans, exists for its own sake, inherently valuable beyond human utility.
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