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Tu Bishvat

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Judaism and Climate Change: Stewardship, Prophecy, and the Warming Planet

Beyond 'do not destroy' — Judaism's environmental ethic draws on prophetic tradition, creation theology, and halakha to speak to the climate crisis. From ancient bal tashchit to Israeli solar farms, Jewish environmentalism is older and deeper than you think.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tu BiShvat Seder: A Mystical Guide to the New Year of Trees

The Tu BiShvat seder is a mystical ritual involving four cups of wine, fruits of the Holy Land, and kabbalistic meditations — here is how to host one.

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