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Ecology
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Tu BiShvat: The New Year of the Trees
On the 15th of Shevat, Jews celebrate the birthday of the trees — a minor ancient date that has blossomed into a holiday of ecological awareness, mystical seders, and tree planting.
Judaism and the Environment: From Bal Tashchit to Climate Action
Jewish environmental ethics — from the biblical prohibition of bal tashchit (do not destroy) to modern eco-Judaism — offer a rich tradition of ecological responsibility. Explore Shemitah, Tu BiShvat ecology, and how Jewish values fuel climate activism.
Judaism and Nature: Blessings, Stewardship, and the Singing World
Judaism offers blessings for thunder, rainbows, oceans, and blooming trees. From bal tashchit (do not destroy) to Perek Shirah (the song of creation), explore the deep Jewish relationship with the natural world.
Bal Tashchit: The Jewish Law Against Waste and Destruction
Bal Tashchit — 'do not destroy' — is a biblical commandment that prohibits wasteful destruction. Originally about fruit trees in wartime, the rabbis expanded it into a comprehensive ethic of conservation and environmental stewardship.