Academy for Jewish Religion - Science for Seminaries

Academy for Jewish Religion

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Academy for Jewish Religion begins the project, “From the Physical to the Emotional and Psychological Impact of Climate Change,” under the direction of Drs. Rabbi Matthew Goldstone and Rabbi Jill Hammer. The grant supports a series of public webinars on topics related to disaster relief and eco-chaplaincy. A set of lunchtime programs are being held on carbon emissions, carbon offsets, and the role of clergy. Additionally, faculty are developing a new section on climate bereavement for the Counseling course as well as incorporating a new emphasis on climate in the course, Scientific Literacy for Clergy, which was developed as one of the elements of a previous project, titled “Bringing Science to Jewish Clergy” (2021-2022).

Contact information

Rabbi Dr. Matthew Goldstone
Assistant Academic Dean
mgoldstone@ajr.edu
Rabbi Dr. Jill Hammer
Director of Spiritual Education
jhammer@ajr.edu
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In furtherance of the AAAS mission of advancing science in service to society, AAAS|DoSER’s role in the Science for Seminaries project is to support efforts to integrate science into seminary education. AAAS|DoSER does not advise on or endorse the theological content of the participating seminaries.