Judaism and global climate change
By Michael M. Cohen
The Jerusalem Post
May 14, 2022
Our connection to the Land of Israel, our connection to the environment of the Land of Israel, is of paramount importance to Judaism and Zionism.
A discussion about Jewish responsibility to preserve our planet’s environment, when too many people these days deny global climate change, begins with a pillar of biblical Judaism: its stance against idolatry.
Why does the Bible have such a strong negative attitude toward idolatry?