Earth Etudes for Elul: An Introduction

Elul is a time for reflection, a time for teshuvah, return to G!d and to our best selves, in preparation for the Days of Awe, the holiest time in our calendar. What does teshuvah mean for us in this era of climate disruption? How do we become the best we need to be for humanity and our planet, within the confines of our physical being and the social structures of our modern world?

There are no easy answers to these questions, but the Earth Etudes for Elul, reflections on teshuvah and Earth written by rabbis, environmentalists, regular people, gardeners, poets can provide food for thought during this sacred time of year, this time of the turning of the seasons and the turning of our calendars.

This year’s Earth Etudes for Elul are a collaboration between Jewcology, Limitless Judaism, Jewish Climate Action Network – MA, and Ma’yan Tikvah. Enjoy the etudes!