What is nature's place in our spiritual lives? In today's modern culture, we've become separated from the sacredness of the natural world. This book offers a different, eye- and soul-opening way of viewing our religion: A perspective grounded in nature, and rich in insights for seekers of all faiths. Respect for the holiness of Creation, our duty to protect the natural world, reverence for the land . a focus on nature is part of the fabric of Jewish thought. Here, innovative contributors bring us a richer understanding of the long-neglected themes of nature that are woven through the biblical creation story, ancient texts, traditional law, the holiday cycles, prayer, mitzvot (good deeds) and community. Ecology & the Jewish Spirit explores the wisdom that the Jewish tradition has to offer all of us, to help nature become a sacred, spiritual part of our own lives. Contributors:Eileen Abrams . Bradley Shavit Artson . Philip J. Bentley . Ellen Bernstein . Ellen Cohn . Eliezer Diamond . Shira Dicker . David Ehrenfeld . Charles Fenyvesi . Shamu Fenyvesi . Dan Fink . Barry Freundel . David Gedzelman . Everett Gendler . Neil Gillman . Neal Joseph Loevinger . Victor Raboy . Debra J. Robbins . Robert Sand . Marc Sirinsky . Jeff Sultar . Marc Swetlitz . Lawrence Troster | Ecology & the Jewish Spirit by Ellen Bernstein, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters