Shmita Live! (Allstar Conversation)

Feb 25

Feb 25 Shmita Live! (Allstar Conversation)

"***We are commanded to sustain the world."*** - Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin & Rabbi Avram Resiner

Shmita Live presents nine Jewish thought leaders talking about "Shmita", the Biblical commandments for living in balance with the environment and each other. Co-hosted by: National Wildlife Federation, AllCreation.org, Shmita Project Northwest, and Hazon.

Participants:

Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin of St. Mary's Seminary and MDEHR
Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb of Adat Shalom, Interfaith Power & Light, and COEJL
Dr. Mirele Goldsmith of Jewish Earth Alliance
Simcha Schwartz of Wilderness Torah
Rabbi Laura Bellows of Dayenu
Nati Passow of Dayenu and Jewish Farm School
Shmita Project Northwest's Deirdre Gabbay
Hazon's Sarah Zell Young
National Wildlife Federation's Naomi Edelson
AllCreation.org's Chris Searles (moderator)

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Our theme, “We are commanded to sustain the world”, comes from Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin’s works and underscores the awakening that is embedded in this discussion. The Bible does say we should care for each other and Earth’s other life.

Panelists share their personal Shmita stories and expert resources, discuss how Shmita practices are being applied in the world today, and talk about Dominion’s true meaning.

Don’t miss this breakthrough conversation!

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