SPEAKERS GUIDE

Josh Lake

Jewish Nature Educator/Guide
Outdoor Jewish Adventures

833.5 Bay Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 779-7670
Tel 2: (310) 399-9216
josh@outdoorjewishadventures.com

Josh has spent the last twelve years leading Jewish nature programming for children and adults throughout the United States and Israel. Jewish traditions come alive as a hike through the forest becomes a walk through the six days of Creation. Protection of the natural world takes on new meaning when mitzvoth (commandments) inform us of how we should behave in Creation. Josh specializes in program development that integrates outdoor living skills with Jewish traditions and practices. He creates fun, memorable and safe experiences that enable learners to develop Jewish identity and pride. After graduating from the Jewish Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Jewish Education, Josh married his beautiful hiking partner, Sara.

Topics on which qualified to speak:

• Theological / Philosophical Perspectives
• The Jewish Festival Cycle and Ecology
• Ecology in Israel and the Middle East
• Ecology and Natural History
• Experiential Jewish Environmental Education
• Jewish Environmental Action
• Environmental Health and Justice
• Camping/Hiking as an education venue
• Food for Life, feeding the next Jewish generation

Types of Presentations available for:

• Scholar-in-residence for congregations
• Scholar-in-residence for campus
• Jewish outdoor education programs for youth
• Jewish outdoor education programs for adults
• In-service training program for educators
• Synagogue speaker / sermon
• Campus speaker
• Conference speaker
• Day school / religious school speaker
• Camping/hiking guide
• Curriculum development