Black Rabbi Reaches Out to Mainstream of His Faith – New York Times From a story about a predominately black Jewish Congregation in Chicago: “He said he found a sense of intellectual and spiritual liberation in Judaism because it encourages constant examination. “The Jew has always questioned,” he said.” Spot on I believe. Interesting article…
No More Excuses
This should make it easier to figure out what to do when re-selling or gifting an item is out of the question. From bottles to computers to batteries this website has some details about how to fulfill the final R. Happy recycling! How to Recycle Practically Anything : Old Myths are Shattering and New Options…
How visually aware are you?
Check out the latest in the innovative TV ads as part of the 400 million pound campaign to increase bicycle use in the U.K. DOTHETEST
An Enduring Measure of Fitness: The Simple Push-Up – New York Times
An Enduring Measure of Fitness: The Simple Push-Up – New York Times “Mr. LaLanne, who once set a world record by doing 1,000 push-ups in 23 minutes, still does push-ups as part of his daily workout. Now he balances his feet and each hand on three chairs.” I knew that there was a reason I…
Stay hydrated without destroying the planet
Drugs in our tap water? Don’t run out and buy bottled water. read this article from the NY Times, and then make sure you read the counter arguement. Want to make a big difference? Don’t take unneccesary drugs, don’t dump them in the toilet, and know that you breathe far more toxic chemicals from coal…
and we always hope for peace
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of the victims of the recent shooting in Jerusalem. z”l Thank you for those who checked in.
Turning Glare Into Watts – New York Times
Turning Glare Into Watts – New York Times Check out this great article from the NY times about the growing solar industry.
Red Sea Beauty
Red Sea Beauty, originally uploaded by swimfast. It really is as amazing as it looks. The mountains are Jordan, the city across the sea is Acaba. I am standing in Eilat. The dark colors in sea is a coral reef, exactly as you would imagine.
Diversity in the desert
IMG_0028, originally uploaded by swimfast. You might notice that there are two colors of ground in this picture – black and white. This is because these mountains are sitting on top of two separate tectonic plates, slowly moving away from one another. The other set of black mountains are across the Arava Valley (southern Israel)….
Sustainablility in the Desert
IMG_0048, originally uploaded by swimfast. Kibbutz Lotan is a Progressive Jewish Kibbutz located in the Arava (the southern desert of Israel). They are committed to environmental awareness, including making houses out of mud bricks, composting toilets, organic farming, and passive cooling. The question that arises – Is it possible to live sustainably in the Desert?…
Rabbi Brian Immerman 