Shavuot afternoon activities 1:30-7:30PM

·       Asynchronous and live Zoom on-line teachings prepared by ORH members
·       In person learning
·       Closing ritual of healing and remembrance led by Rabbi Liz
·       Extensive resources on local, Canadian, Reconstructionist and Jewish responses to the climate crisis to be         posted on our web site, along with two Power Point presentations prepared by ORH members:

o Diana Ralph “Climate Justice in Canada” (11 minutes).  

Diana reviews the causes of climate change, its serious impacts on Canada, and how the oil industry and  the Canadian government put oil interests above those of the Earth and Canadians.  She describes the Green New Deal as a practical and necessary way to get Canada off its addiction to oil.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t11PdkKwFXo

o  Jean Hanson  “Taking on Racism and Climate Change One Stitch at a Time”  (19 minutes):

Jean explains how racism and climate change are indivisible and that both must be addressed simultaneously.  She encourages us to take action both by pressuring our governments and personally.  As an example, she describes her initiative to challenge the clothing industry by reclaiming and reusing fabrics.  

 https://youtu.be/rZBcykdF2_E
 

Topic Resources 

10 Ideas To Reduce Our Personal Carbon Footprint

Climate Justice Resources 2022

Climate Justice and the Green New Deal in Canada: Resources

1:30 pm-2:30pm 

Rabbi Liz - Introduction to our Shavuot Tikkun/Day of Learning

Jacob Krich: The Science of Climate Change via Zoom 

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Join member (and physics professor) Jacob Krich for a short climate change explainer, along with an opportunity for Q&A 

3pm-5pm - Exploring Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach - IN-PERSON
Lower Level @30 Cleary Avenue

Sit in on a live in-person session of Exploring Judaism (EJ) - the 2-year course of adult study of the Jewish year cycle, life cycle and key value concepts. Join with members of the 2021-2022 cohort of EJ in a class experience that is always lively and interactive.

5pm-6:30pm - Potluck Picnic with shared dairy treats – IN-PERSON

Lower level at 30 Cleary Avenue or outside (weather permitting)

6:30-7:30 - A Yomtov/Festival Ritual of Healing and Remembrance -  IN-PERSON and/or via ZOOM                                                                            

Via Zoom  & Lower Level at 30 Cleary Avenue

To close the festival, an opportunity to sing together, say Yizkor/the memorial prayer, and reflect with intention on healing the planet, our communities, and our dear ones. Led by Rabbi Liz.

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