About the Jewish Ecological Infographics
Jewish Eco Seminars has developed seven attractive infographics on Judaism on ecology, including the six displayed below. The infographics help viewers visually understand Jewish-ecological concepts in relation to biodiversity, animal welfare, food and trees. The infographics are available for purchase as large ecologically-printed posters at $50 per poster, plus delivery costs. The learning materials that accompany the infographics are available free from our website (see links below).
With increasing environmental concern within Jewish communities around the world, these new Jewish eco infographics represent an innovative new channel to convey Jewish ecological teachings.
Jewish Eco Seminars also offers professional development seminars for Jewish educators on Judaism and ecology, and on teaching these infographics. To learn more, click here.
To order the infographics or for any more information about our educational materials or seminars, please contact us:
| Biodiversity & Animal Welfare | Species Protection & Conservation |
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| 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. | Although the flood and the life of Noah occurred thousands of years ago, the story of Noah offers important lessons about how our actions – both intentional and unintentional – can affect the world. |
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| To order a large (3 feet by 2 feet) printed infographic poster, please contact us. The cost is $50 per poster, plus shipping. | To order a large (3 feet by 2 feet) printed infographic poster, please contact us. The cost is $50 per poster, plus shipping. |
| Relating to Animals | A Healthy & Compassionate Lifestyle |
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| The Torah espouses compassion for all creatures and affirms the sacredness of life. These values are reflected by the laws prohibiting cruelty to animals and obligations for humans to treat animals with care. | People living in consumer society relate to material objects in a vastly different way than people did in previous times. Age-old Jewish teachings reveal a Jewish vision for ‘holy use’ of the material world and relate deeply to today’s need for sustainable resource use. |
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| To order a large (3 feet by 2 feet) printed infographic poster, please contact us. The cost is $50 per poster, plus shipping. | To order a large (3 feet by 2 feet) printed infographic poster, please contact us. The cost is $50 per poster, plus shipping. |
| Relating to Trees in Jewish Wisdom | The Ecology of Trees |
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| Jewish tradition teaches us the importance of planting trees, protecting them, and using them responsibly. Jewish teachings help us understand lessons of long-term sustainability which apply not only to trees, but to the natural environment as a whole. | |
| Teaching Materials | Teaching Materials |
| To order a large (3 feet by 2 feet) printed infographic poster, please contact us. The cost is $50 per poster, plus shipping. | To order a large (3 feet by 2 feet) printed infographic poster, please contact us. The cost is $50 per poster, plus shipping. |
You can download an overview of the 18 teachings here.
eBook “Uplifting People & Planet: 18 Essential Jewish Teachings on the Environment”
Our infographics are based on this excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Biblical source of our imperative to preserve the earth.
This work reveals deep-rooted Jewish perspectives on environmental sustainability. It draws on the 3,000 year old Jewish tradition to provide easy access to ancient texts on environmental issues. It also offers applies these texts and rabbinic commentaries to a range of contemporary ecological challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss to air pollution. From food, energy and waste to consumerism, the Sabbath and prayer, Uplifting People and Planet explores eighteen topics on Judaism and ecology. All materials were comprehensively studied and reviewed by scientists and rabbis.
The book was developed by Canfei Nesharim in partnership with Jewcology.com and released as a “Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment.” Each of the eighteen 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 group learning, a podcast with a teaching on this topic; and a short video for sharing.
This book, edited by Rabbi Yonatan Neril and Evonne Marzouk, has been published online as an ebook (USD 7.99) available on Amazon with the title Uplifting People and Planet: 18 Essential Jewish Teachings on the Environment. It is also available as individual articles available on several websites, including www.jewcology.com and www.canfeinesharim.org.
Check out our Learning Corner with educational materials for all core teachings.