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An Interview with Green Auditor (and Journalist, Playwright and Anthropologist), James Murray-White

Posted in By Yannai Kranzler, Climate Change, Good News, Israel Environment, Taking Action, carbon offsetting on February 25, 2009 | 8 Comments »

By Yannai Kranzler
If you’re like me, you’re lifestyle has yet to be “Carbon Audited.” You might even be a bit put off by anything calling itself “An Audit.” But James Murray-White, a journalist and carbon or “green” auditor from Jerusalem is anything but imposing, and with a kind heart, concerned eyes and super-good humor, James [...]

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Solar Power, Wind Power and Spiritual Power Come Together at Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference in Southern Israel

Posted in Good News, Israel Environment, Rabbi Julian Sinclair, Renewable Energy, Solar Power, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »

By Rabbi Julian Sinclair
Two things were clear from attending the International Renewable Energy Conference that took place in Eilat this week.
The first is that Israel is now a world leader in clean energy.
The second is that there is a small but growing group of players in the field who see this not just as a [...]

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Learning about Noachide Laws, from the Wisdom of Trees

Posted in Halakha, Jewish Ecology, Jewish Holidays, Judaism, Rabbi Julian Sinclair, ecology, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »

By Rabbi Julian Sinclair
Tu B’shevat has become the de facto ” Hag Ha’ Environment,” the day on which Jews celebrate nature and showcase whatever in our traditions can be shown to celebrate the Earth and teach us how to learn in wise interconnectedness with our planet.
The connection has always seemed to me a little arbitrary. [...]

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Meaningful Tu B’Shevat Torah from Canfei Nesharim

Posted in Jewish Holidays, Judaism, tagged , , , on February 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »

With Tu B’Shevat coming up (tonight and tomorrow!), we wanted to point you to our friends at Canfei Nesharim, who are offering excellent resources to help us all experience a more meaningful “New Year of the Trees.” The following is a brief description, as well as a link to the material. Enjoy!

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Rabbi Sinclair’s Speaking Tour Continues

Posted in Rabbi Julian Sinclair, tagged , , , , , , on February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Jewish Climate Initiative/Climate of Change’s Rabbi Julian Sinclair’s speaking tour in the States continues for one more weekend:

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Harlem Goes Green: Urban Sustainability in the Inner-City

Posted in Good News, Rabbi Julian Sinclair, tagged , , , , , , , , , on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

By Rabbi Julian Sinclair
I met Chansee in the heart of Harlem entering the apartment building that she was just about to move into.
19-ish, just out of foster care, slight and with wide vulnerable eyes, she obviously hadn’t had an easy life. (She almost laughed in my face when I asked her if she was getting [...]

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