Remembering Ellen Bernstein, 70, the ‘birthmother’ of Jewish environmentalism
When the Song of Songs is read in synagogues around the world this Passover, Ellen’s earth-focused translation will breathe new life into the ancient, deeply sensual text.
Ellen Bernstein, 'birthmother of Jewish environmentalism,' who died Monday night.(photo credit: ELLENBERNSTEIN.ORG / FAIR USE (SECTION 19 OF COPYRIGHT ACT))BySHIRA DICKER/JTA