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Explore Islam and ecology with Dr. Mustafa Abu Sway from East Jerusalem! And see this related video on Muslim ecological teachings by Sheik Amara. If the day of judgement came and you had a seedling in your hand you are told to plant it anyways; you are being proactive. If it is not the day of judgement you can plant a seed everyday until the end of your own life.

Organizer of the Eco Interfaith Poetry Event and first time performer Marilena Bekierz shows how deeply routed faith and ecology issues are, even in modern Pop culture. Check out the lyrics here: I’m burning through the sky Two hundred degrees, that’s why they call me Mrs. Fahrenheit. This airplanes footprint doesn’t seem so light, but no worries, just look at all the lights in Tokyo and Berlin at night So, don’t stop me now, I’m having such a good time! Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can’t help falling in love with Things that are new, that are shiny, that are blue That might make me more attractive to someone- maybe to you?! If you’re lost you can look and you will find me At the restaurant eating a steak, like it’s a holy shrine, because I don’t see any Exit sign But Time after Time. And…

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Clergy gather together at this conference to discuss the connection between religion and ecology. This video highlights some environmental issues in the world and a way to solve them.

שיעור על התורה, עצים, האדם ואקולוגיה בנחלאות, ירושלים. Hebrew class on Torah, trees, humans and ecology. This class took place in Jerusalem.

Different scientist and religious figures speak on global climate change and the imperative necessity to tackle it. For more videos on climate change, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFYf4pwj0JU&t=16s

Yonatan Nerill speaks on how to integrate ecologically informed teaching into theological education, in the journey of bringing awareness to environmental issues through faith. If you are interested in learning more about ecological education and theology, check out Dr. Laurel Kearns’ presentation on ecologically informed theological education! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZDtP6P3_Cw&t=19s The speaker, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development talks about the resources his organization has compiled for educators and religious leaders seeking to integrate ecology into theological education. These resources include: – 3 Reports detailing seminaries with faith and ecology courses throughout North America and Israel – 2 syllabus collections on faith and ecology courses offered globally – Videos and articles from interfaith conferences held Joelle Novey with the Interfaith Power and Light organization talks about the green leaders (who she calls the “Green Sheep) in her congregation that are the catalysts of change…

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