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Why climate action is the next great Jewish responsibility

JL;DR SUMMARY Stephen Bronfman argues that climate action is a crucial responsibility for the Jewish community, blending Jewish values with global citizenry. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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PhilanthropyClimate ChangeJewish ValuesCommunity ResilienceGlobal CitizenshipStephen BronfmanEnvironmental EducationJewish Climate TrustDavid Suzuki FoundationJewish Guide To Climate Philanthropy

Places mentioned

Quebec, Canada
"I was always fortunate to spend time outdoors, whether in the Laurentian mountains of Quebec or at summer camp in Vermont."
Vermont, United States
"I was always fortunate to spend time outdoors, whether in the Laurentian mountains of Quebec or at summer camp in Vermont."
Eilat, Southern District, Israel
"in the desert and Red Sea, and I fell in love with the Eilat region."
Israel
"in floods that have taken lives in Israel; in heat waves, fires and storms that are growing in frequency and intensity."

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