The Way into Judaism and the Environment

For everyone who wants to understand how Jews view the natural world and the responsibilities of environmental stewardship, this book provides the way into an essential aspect of Judaism and allows you to interact directly with the sacred texts of the Jewish Tradition. At a time of growing concern about environmental issues, Jeremy Bernstein explores the relationship Jews have with the natural world and the ways in which Judaism contributes to contemporary social-environmental issues. He, also, shows us the extent to which Judaism is part of the problem and how it can be part of the solution."Only a guide as learned and as passionate as Jeremy Benstein could succeed so magnificently. Wise, deep, clear and healing, read it to root yourself in the soil of Torah, then heed its wisdom for the sake of our sweet, blue home." - Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies; vice president, University of Judaism; author, "Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom: A Spiritual Resource for Mentoring and Leadership". "Clear and thorough...brilliantly articulates a mandate of Jewish activism that is rooted in Jewish tradition and speaks to the broad range of issues we face in our twenty-first-century global village. Moves seamlessly between Jewish texts, theology and modern scientific thinking, at a level that a lay reader can easily follow...A much needed resource to the field of Jewish environmentalism." - Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, director, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism.