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Protecting the earth is a core Jewish — and universal — value.

Learn how to teach this value to your jkids!

Everything you wanted to know about Sh’mirat Ha’adamah — and more!

A screenshot of an image of the earth, illuminated, resting in a field of grass against a dark background.

What exactly do Jewish texts say about environmentalism? Find out here!
Use these texts to learn about caring for the environment with your jkids.
Read about why recycling is so important!
Learn about – and get involved in – the Jewish Youth Climate Movement.
Sh’mirat Ha’adamah is a big part of Tu B’Shevat!

Crafts and games to learn about caring for the environment!

An illustration of a tree with kids sitting in the tree and around its base, and with different icons like pencils around its leaves.

Use potatoes to learn about bal tashchit, not wasting!
These online games teach about the environment.
These games teach about caring for the environment, all under 20 minutes.

Videos for all ages

A n image of the earth surrounded by ten icons: a lightbulb, a reusable tote bag, the recycling icon, a drop of water, a toilet, a shower head, a toothbrush, a piece of paper, a recycling bin, and flowers.

Learn about bal tashchit — not wasting — with BimBam.
Find out 10 easy ways to take care of the environment.

There’s nothing like a PJ Library book!

Use the PJ Library search to find books about caring for the environment!