What does Jewish tradition have to do with energy consumption? Mrs. Evonne Marzouk recounts numerous Talmudic references to energy conservation, albeit with wicks and oil. Today most energy involves fire in some form, whether electricity, gas, or oil. Shabbos is when a Jew learns the balance of how to use fire.
Mrs. Evonne Marzouk (5)
Today's environmental movement seems to focus strongly on doing. There are things to buy, actions to take, petitions to sign, policies to advocate. It is rare for environmentalists to think of prayer as a tool for change. Many people in today's society think of prayer as a passive, contemplative activity -- a break from action. Jewish teachings express a very different view of prayer
Mrs. Evonne Marzouk (5)
What is the Jewish view of "stuff"? How do we relate to the things and objects in our lives, and how can we adopt a healthier approach to consumerism? Join Mrs. Evonne Marzouk, executive director of Canfei Nesharim: Sustainable Living Inspired by Torah, for a look at Jewish ethics and consumerism.
Mrs. Evonne Marzouk (5)
Evonne Marzouk is the founder and Executive Director of Canfei Nesharim: Sustainable Living Inspired by Torah. Connecting traditional Jewish texts with contemporary scientific findings, Canfei Nesharim educates and empowers Jewish individuals, organizations and communities to take an active role in protecting the environment, in order to build a more sustainable world
Mrs. Evonne Marzouk (5)
Mrs. Evonne Marzouk (5)