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The Jerusalem Post
KOSHER VEGAN: Bringing Two Values Together – Under God?
A fascinating exploration of why veganism is gaining prominence among Jewish scholars, rabbis and other religious leaders. They are promoting a plant-based diet as the most ethical and spiritual form of the Kosher diet while denouncing the meat industry as inhumane, especially in Israel. This article includes stories from leading Jewish activists.
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Breaking Israel News
Christians, Jews, and Muslims Unite to Call for Climate Action
A review of the Interfaith Climate Change & Renewable Energy Conference co-sponsored by ICSD, the Swedish Theological Institute, the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and held at Tantur Ecumenical Institute. The conference focused on religious imperatives for promoting environmentally sustainable practices and renewable energy use. This article includes interviews with key religious leaders and environmental activists.
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Crux Now Media
Life influences how people deal with environment, say Mideast faith leaders
Interviews with Catholic, Jewish, and Palestinian leaders after an ICSD-organized conference, held at Tantur Ecumenical Institute and co-sponsored by the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. The conference focused on religious imperatives for promoting environmentally sustainable practices and renewable energy use.
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Jerusalem Post Magazine
The – URGENT – Environmental Agenda For The Jewish People
Consider these dark facts: About 97% of Israel’s electricity is generated from burning fossil fuels – this from a country that can power itself 100% by the sun during the day for less than the cost of the much-hyped yet potentially lethal natural gas. And because of income levels, home ownership, frequent travel and two-car families, American Jews and Jews like them in the West are among the most destructive global citizens. (Yes, even though we recycle.)
