“See to it that you do not spoil and destroy my world; for if you do, there will be no one else to repair it.”—Midrash Eccesiastes Rabbah 7:13
This weekend, May 2-4, Northwest Baltimore’s Chevrei Tzedek Congregation will host a “Green Mitzvathon Shabbaton” at the Edward A. Myerberg Center, at 3101 Fallstaff Road.
The weekend will feature talks and discussions, events and other opportunities to explore yishuv olam, the Jewish precept of caring for the earth.
The scholar-in-residence for the shabbaton will be Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin, a Baltimore-based, nationally known author, activist and expert on Jewish environmentalism.
Sponsors of the weekend include Reisterstown-based Adamah environmental organization, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, Jewish Educational Services, the Myerberg Center and BGE.
The shabbaton kicks off on Friday night, May 2, at 5:30 with a pre-Shabbat nature walk and meditation; a 6:30 Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv (evening) service; and a Shabbat dinner and learning session at 7:30 led by Rabbi Cardin.
Activities on Saturday, May 3, include Shabbat services at 10 a.m., a kiddush luncheon at 12:30 and a 1 p.m. learning session with Rabbi Cardin.
On Saturday evening, there will be a 6:30 Mincha service; a Seudah Shlishit dinner at 7; learning with Rabbi Cardin at 7:45; Ma’ariv services at 8:30 and Havdalah at 8:45.
On Sunday, a “Green Mitzvathon Environment Fair” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will feature a speakers’ bureau, educational activities and information, hands-on demonstrations, food vendors, children’s activities and more.
Registration is closed for the dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. All events, with the exception of the dinners, are free of charge.
Registration is strongly encouraged for all events. The Green Mitzvathon events will offer food that is kosher and vegan. For information, visit chevreitzedek.org/green.html.
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