Earth-Based Judaism
Hands in the Dirt: Earth-Based Judaism and Living in Relationship with the Land
The most significant contribution Judaism has made to the history of the world is the basic idea that time finds its texture in its interplay between progression and pause. Just as the Jewish week is punctuated by six days of creation and one of ceasing, the Torah teaches us that the earth needs a similar rhythm to thrive.
Hands in the Dirt: Earth-Based Judaism and Living in Relationship with the Land
In this shmita year, Rabbi Sara Brandes joins Orot from her home in Israel for a deep dive into earth-based Judaism in our first asynchronous Online Learning opportunity. Through reflection, spiritual practice, and text study, the course will explore themes of conscious environmentalism within Jewish holidays, Jewish time, and Jewish values, and will consider the ways we can use Jewish wisdom to inspire us to combat the climate crisis.
Join Orot LIVE
Virtual Tu B'Shvat Seder January 16th
A special LIVE Tu B'Shvat Seder led by Rabbi Sara Brandes January 16th 11am-12:30pm Central
Mark Tu BeShvat with Orot and Rabbi Sara Brandes. During this 90 minute session, we will integrate the themes of “Hands in the Dirt: Earth-based Judaism and Living in Relationship with the Land” and embrace Tu BeShvat as a call to action during this time of climate crisis. During our seder, we will draw inspiration from the beautiful environmentalist Tu BeShvat Haggadah, created by Hazon.
Email Rabbi Sara to Introduce Yourself
Welcome to our course! Send Rabbi Sara an email introducing yourself and sharing one way that your Judaism interacts with your passion for the earth. Email [email protected].
Meet Rabbi Sara Brandes
Send your questions to Rabbi Sara at [email protected]
Rabbi Sara Brandes is a hands-on healer and founder of Awakened Body. She makes her home with her family in the north of Israel and is author of Magical World: Stories, Reflections, Poems.