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Teva Seminar on Jewish Environmental Education

Would you like the skills and experience to bring Jewish environmental education to your synagogue? Join congregational school teachers, activists, camp counselors, students and lay leaders from a range of denominations, backgrounds and ages at the Teva Seminar on Jewish Environmental Education, June 2-5 at Surprise Lake Camp in Cold Spring, NY.

The Teva Seminar is a four-day innovative professional development opportunity for those interested in camping, gardening, environmental sustainability, Jewish education or just plain having fun. Participants enjoy both hands-on activities and inspiring lessons they can use again and again. Through hiking, singing, text study, and gardening (no more long lectures in windowless conference rooms) participants will gain the tools to facilitate Jewish environmental activities.

There are four distinct curricular tracks:

  • Congregational Education
  • Ethics and Texts
  • Camp & Wilderness
  • Organic Agriculture & Educational Gardening

Rates vary by accommodations. $50 discount for each additional participant from the same organization.

The mission of the Teva Learning Center is to renew the ecological wisdom inherent in Judaism and renew the Jewish community through connection with God’s Creation. In teaching about the environment from a Jewish perspective, Teva’s programming strengthens the connection participants have to Judaism through showing its relevancy to modern issues.

For more information about the Seminar, or to register, please go to: www.tevacenter.org/seminar.