Today, we’ll explore the intriguing connections between Ka and Ba from Egyptian mysticism, Merkabah mysticism in Kabbalah, and the Ka'bah in Saudi Arabia, and how these ancient ideas may hold valuable lessons for a sustainable future.
I personally coordinate a Center for Sustainability in the Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Romema. Most people would say that is quite unique because that population typically gets a bad rap when it comes to environmental friendliness and that is because the families are large, on average 7.7 children per household and they use a lot of ‘one-time-use’ dishware, therefore producing a large amount of non-recyclable waste.
Today, the Rock Round Palace stands as a historical site, a reminder of the diverse cultural heritage that once thrived in the region. Videos circulating on Youtube suggest that anyone off the street can wander inside and around the citadel suggesting it's not being protected well for future generations.
Looking toward the future faith, creativity and technology will often intersect. The pathway from “prophet” to “profit” will not always be clear. However, creativity, at times fueled by faith, will help spur greater creativity where-in new technologies will allow the visionaries of the future to unlock new possibilities for collaboration, innovation, and mutual understanding more quickly than ever.
The Dead Sea fortress of Masada may have been seized by the Romans in weeks rather than years.
Maimonides notes that living healthily in order to get more pleasure and prestige for more years isn’t very different from mindlessly chasing after unhealthy pleasures and prestige — it’s all the same selfishness. (Introduction to Avos 5; Laws of Character 3)
Judaism is rich with water symbolism and environmentalism spanning back centuries.
The Talmud, a the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law and Jewish theology, would grow so large that a person who read a folio a day would complete one cycle of the Talmud in seven and half years. To the surprise of many, buried among these pages are jewels of information about the “environment”.
Genesis Prize laureates engage meaningfully with the Jewish community and use their platform and resources for the greater good.
Iranian authorities’ decades-long systematic repression of Baha’is amounts to the crime against humanity of persecution, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
We win the war for wellness by practicing healthy Jewish living and appreciating Israel’s natural world. In this war, everyone is a soldier.
From the leaves of the jujube (sidr) to its fruits, roots, and bark, the sidr tree is a treasure trove of medicinal wonders: The leaves, rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, hold therapeutic prowess, serving as components in natural wound disinfectants and herbal shampoos.
In Libya, tbeha is a staple dish enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Mia Schem cooked it to save her life.
People of faith can appeal to their communities and spiritual leaders to help heal our planet.
Sanctity in circularity? How Jewish history and sustainablepractice meet in Greece today. Kos Island, Greece. A sustainable synagogue remodel by Israeli-Greek architect Elias Mesinas.