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In Genesis, God instructs humanity to hold dominion over nature, but this may be interpreted in terms of stewardship. [citation needed]Although the Bible and rabbinic tradition have put Judaism on an anthropocentric path, creation-centered or eco-centric interpretations of Judaism can also be found throughout Jewish history.
Stewardship is a theological belief that humans are responsible for the world, humanity, and the gifts and resources that have been entrusted to us.Believers in stewardship are usually people who believe in one God who created the universe and all that is within it, also believing that they must take care of creation and look after it.
Tikkun olam (/ t i ˈ k uː n ʌ ˈ l ɑː m /; Hebrew: תיקון עולם \ תִּקּוּן עוֹלָם, romanized: tiqqūn ʻōlām / tikún olám, lit. 'repairing of the world') is a concept in Judaism, which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world.
According to the eco-Zionist ideology of A.D. Gordon, the protection and conservation of nature in Eretz Israel is an important tool for Jewish national revival. [ 1 ] The term is now used by Aytzim , the first environmental organization to participate in the World Zionist Congress , the World Zionist Organization , and its constituent agencies.
Eden Village Camp was founded in 2006 by Yoni Stadlin and Vivian Lehrer. Their aim was to create a sleep-away camp based on the Jewish tenets of social justice, spirituality, and environmental stewardship. In 2010, the Jewish Week recognized Yoni and Vivian as two of the “36 under 36” (the 36 most influential Jewish leaders under the age of ...
Open-source Judaism concerns itself with whether works of Jewish culture are shared in accord with Jewish teachings concerning proper stewardship of the Commons and civic responsibilities of property ownership. [2] The rhetorical virtue of parrhesia appears in Midrashic literature as a condition for the transmission of Torah.
Kedusha (Hebrew: קדושה), meaning "holiness" or "sanctity," is a central concept in Jewish thought, representing the idea of separation, elevation, and dedication to God. Rooted in the Hebrew word kadosh ( Hebrew : קדוש ), which means "holy" or "set apart," Kedusha signifies a state of being that is spiritually elevated, distinct from ...
Alan T. Levenson holds the Schusterman/Josey Chair in Judaic History and was the Director of the Schusterman Center for Judaic and Israel Studies at the University of Oklahoma from 2015 until 2024, receiving the University of Oklahoma Regents’ Award for his stewardship of the Center. [1]