Core teachings on 18 topics linking Torah and the environment were released between Tu b'Shevat 5772 and Tu b'Shevat 5773.
The materials were shared at least 145 times on the web, in at least 99 social media postings, and reached over 51,000 people during the course of the year, as part of a Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment.
The materials comprise the most comprehensive set of learning materials on Torah and the environment ever created, and are intended as a resource for the entire Jewish community!
From food, energy and waste to consumerism, Shabbat and prayer, the materials cover eighteen topics where the Torah’s wisdom has an important message for today. All materials have been reviewed by Canfei Nesharim’s Rabbinic Advisory Board of Orthodox rabbanim for halachic and hashkafic approval, and by Canfei Nesharim’s Science and Technology Advisory Board to ensure scientific integrity.
Each of the 18 topics includes a short article (800 words) with a brief overview of the topic for blogs and articles; a long article (2000-2500 words) for in-depth study of the topic; a study guide with Hebrew/English sources and discussion questions for chavruta study or group learning, a podcast with a teaching on this topic; and a short video for sharing.