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Eco-Activist Beit Midrash
Tree of Life illustration by Josh
Baum.
The Eco-Activists harvesting grapes with Reb Sokol
Bat-El mashing grapes
Andrew (who took these photos)
Our special Eco-Activist Beit Midrash program offers an opportunity to encounter Judaism and the Land of Israel from a unique perspective. We will learn about the complex environmental issues facing Israel today. We’ll hike through beautiful forests, deserts, and mountains. We’ll explore Jewish texts relating to the environment. And together with local citizens, we’ll dedicate our time and energy to shaping a sustainable future for Israel.
For more information, contact Shaul Judelman on 011.972.50.559.6136 or via email: .
Our inspiring journey will include:
- Challenging and interesting hikes
- Special visits to ecologically sensitive sites
- Thought-provoking study of Jewish attitudes toward environmental topics
- Fulfilling volunteer work in urban community gardens, recycling projects, and local environmental campaigns
- “Mifgashim” (meetings) with Israelis — environmental activists and ordinary concerned citizens
Sample schudule:
Sunday
Regular Yeshiva learning with option to do volunteer work @Baruch Shapiro.
Monday & Tuesday
Regular Yeshiva morning, 2:30-5:30 with EABM teacher.
Wednesday
Morning meeting and learning, then community service in Jerusalem.
Thursday
Morning gathering then off to tiyul.
The EABN teacher is a rotating position each week:
- Week one: Shaul Judelman,Kedushat haMakom, Conceptions of Place in Judaism
- Week two: Yael Ukeles Kedushat haZman
- Week three: Akiva Wolff, Kedushat haAdam
- Week four: Akiva Gersh, Kedushat haBriah Universal
Learning Inside
Three days a week we are in Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo’s Beit Midrash, creatively engaging the tradition — from Torah and gemara through halachah and chassidut. Learn more about the Eco-Elul Beit Midrash....
Learning Outside
Two
days a week the land is our classroom, as we explore the ecology and history
of Israel, from ancient agriculture to modern technology. Learn
more about the Eco-Elul tours and hikes....