Sustainable Shabbat
Learn about being sustainable at UMBC and Jewish traditions
Friday, October 18, 2013 · 7:30 - 9:30 PM
On Campus
Sustainability Oneg
come chat with the Students for Environmental Awareness
Friday, October 25, 2013 · 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
We are going to learn about being sustainable at UMBC and what it has to do with being Jewish! Comments/concerns/questions/suggestions? Email jw15@umbc.edu.
Please sign up so we have a general headcount. The Facebook event is coming soon so you can also sign up there. This is an oneg, not a Shabbat dinner -- so kosher (and sustainable!) desserts and snacks will be served.
Please sign up so we have a general headcount. The Facebook event is coming soon so you can also sign up there. This is an oneg, not a Shabbat dinner -- so kosher (and sustainable!) desserts and snacks will be served.
Please come prepared to have a discussion where we can share our cultural heritage with the Students for Environmental Awareness and return, they will share their knowledge about sustainability. This is not a formal discussion but rather a conversation between fellow UMBC students.
What are we talking about? We want to have a discussion between students about how we as individuals and as an organization can better practice sustainability. In particular we want to talk about sustainable food practices such as letting fields lie fallow (schmita) and choosing sustainable food resources (related to the concept of eco-kosher). Although our tradition tells us that it's our responsibility to make sure the world's resources are available for future generations, not many of us are sure how to go about practicing sustainability.
When and where? 7:30pm, Commons 331. nominally set to end at 9:30. Please email me about timing if you have other commitments.
Food? Yes, kosher (and sustainable!) snacks and desserts. not dinner. (kosher means it follows certain laws which you can ask us about at the event)
What is Shabbat? Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest which starts every Friday at sundown and ends on Saturdays at sundown. It is one of the most important ritual observances in Judaism where we are commanded to relax, and this usually involves sharing a delicious meal. We will celebrate on that Friday night by offering kosher snacks/desserts. This is technically an oneg, which means an informal gathering to celebrate Shabbat.
What this means for you: We aren't supposed to work on Shabbat, which is why there is no overhead projector or writing activity on the event's program. It also means you get to ask questions about another culture! We might also be blessing a loaf of challah (Jewish bread -- it's delicious) and grape juice -- please feel free to share it with us!
What are we talking about? We want to have a discussion between students about how we as individuals and as an organization can better practice sustainability. In particular we want to talk about sustainable food practices such as letting fields lie fallow (in Judaism this is called schmita) and choosing sustainable food resources (in Judaism this is related to the concept of eco-kosher). Although our tradition tells us that it's our responsibility to make sure the world's resources are available for future generations, not many of us are sure how to go about practicing sustainability. Even if you don't want to talk about food, we would appreciate any information you have to offer about using natural resources wisely.
What do you need to do? Please come and be prepared to participate in a discussion where you can share your knowledge and in return, you will learn about another culture that is actually commanded to practice sustainability. You can also bring friends who you think might be interested in this discussion. We will set out quotes about Jewish laws/traditions as well as sustainability at each table to prompt your discussions. Pretty awesome, right?