• Biodiversity: A Contemporary Page of Talmud


• Children's Health and the Environment: A Contemporary Page of Talmud


• Clean Air: A Contemporary Page of Talmud


• A Jewish Response to the Environmental Crisis: A Contemporary Page of Talmud

Following the layout of a page of Talmud, each packet presents a contemporary statement on an environmental issue as its "mishnah." The "gemara" is a series of commentaries that develop the ideas in the text from Jewish, scientific and public policy perspectives.

Each page can be used as a source of material in creating sermons, lesson plans, study sessions, or as a tool for you to better understand the issue. They can also be reproduced and used as a teaching tool for the analysis of environmental issues from a Jewish perspective. Not only are they engaging, but they are an introduction to the exegetical format of the Talmud and Mikraot G'dolot.

1. The central text is a statement from a Jewish or environmental group. Bolded text with a footnote indicates that there is commentary on the text in one of the side boxes.

2. Traditional Sources: Bible, Talmud, midrash, or classical commentaries appear in this column.

3. Modern Commentary: Modern halakhic, philosophical or ethical commentary appears under this column.

4. Action: Suggested action for individuals and congregations, including education, direct action, and legislative advocacy.

5. Science: Explanation of scientific terms or issues from widely respected sources.

6. Public Policy: Explanation of relevant legislation or political developments.