Judaism

• The Torah teaches that humans have been given responsibility over the earth (Genesis)
• Jewish people are encouraged to be good stewards of God’s creation, which includes taking care of the environment.
• 'Tikkun Olam' - repairing the world
• Judaism encourages people to live sustainably by using resources wisely and not wasting them.
• Tikkun Olam is an important concept in Jewish teaching which means 'repairing the world'. It refers to making the world a better place through acts of kindness and social justice.
• Mitzvot teach Jews to respect all living things including animals and plants.
• Kashrut dietary laws encourage Jews to eat meat less often and avoid wasteful practices such as eating non-kosher food.
• Shabbat is a day of rest where Jews do not work or use electricity as it reminds us we need to take time out from our busy lives and appreciate nature.
• Shabbat is a day when no work can be done so it gives everyone time to rest and enjoy nature without damaging it.
• In Judaism, there is a belief that everything belongs to God and we must use our natural resources carefully and responsibly.
• Genesis 2:15 says "the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
• God gave Adam dominion over all living things on Earth (Genesis 1:28).