SPEAKERS GUIDE

Dr. Barak Gale

Co-Director
Steward Creation!

P.O. Box 306
Index, WA 98256
Tel: (360) 793-2103
barakgale@gmail.com

The last 3 years I was “Isaiah” at our congregation, dramatizing the Yom Kippur Haftorah that implores us to take action. This year I wore a Giraffe mask and chanted a message of a different perspective. I like to employ dramatization, story telling, hard facts, and a call to action.

Recent efforts included: 1. Founding and promoting a “Declaration of Interdependence” that called upon our public officials to be better stewards of creation. 2. Composing a letter and recruiting clergy to support our Wild Sky Wilderness bill. Past efforts included: 1. Co-founding the Bay Area chapter of COEJL. 2. Serving as Washington Program Director of the Northwest chapter of COEJL.

My partner Joe and I live in the Cascade Mountains, where I run a B&B – Wild Lily Cabins. Our river runs through the heart of Wild Sky. I thank HaShem that after a long term disability, I can once again hike and backpack in this gorgeous country.

Topics on which qualified to speak:

• Theological / Philosophical Perspectives
• Ethical / Halakhic Perspective
• The Jewish Festival Cycle and Ecology
• Ecology and Natural History
• Jewish Environmental Action
• Environmental Health and Justice

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