Jewish Teachings on Nature and Responsibility with Rabbi Laura Bellows, Dayenu

Jewish Teachings on Nature and Responsibility with Rabbi Laura Bellows, Dayenu Rick Evans interviews Rabbi Laura Bellows about her relationship with nature and the intersection of Judaism and climate action, exploring how Jewish teachings inspire environmental responsibility and the work of Dayenu, a Jewish call to climate action. Key Topics Judaism, climate action, Dayenu, Jewish teachings, environmental responsibility Key Takeaways Judaism is deeply connected to nature and seasonal cycles. Passover is both a celebration of freedom and a harvest holiday. Dayenu means 'enough' and calls for urgent climate action. Jewish texts emphasize caring for the Earth and all life. Dayenu's work includes spiritual adaptation and climate justice. Music and arts are integral to Dayenu's climate activism. Dayenu fosters multigenerational conversations on climate change. Spiritual adaptation helps combat climate despair and burnout. Dayenu circles build community and power for climate action. Imagination and storytelling are key to envisioning a better future. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Rabbi Laura Bellows 00:03:00 Judaism and Nature 00:06:00 Dayenu's Mission and Meaning 00:09:00 Spiritual Adaptation and Climate Justice 00:12:00 Multigenerational Conversations and Community Building 00:15:00 Imagination and Storytelling for the Future Key Links Dayenu Rabbi Jennie Rosenn on Boiling Point The Work That Reconnects from Joanna Macy