All of the opinions on this website, unless otherwise stated, are solely those of Rabbi Gershon, the EcoRebbe, who is a JEWISH Rabbi and Rebbe (not a so-called "Messianic" or "Hebrew Christian Rabbi"), but a Rabbi fully within the framework of the JEWISH TRADITION.

Rabbi Gershon believes in and teaches a philosophy of a NON-SEXIST, EGALITARIAN, ACCEPTANCE ORIENTED FLEXIDOX JUDAISM, as he perceives within the teachings of Rabbi Gershon Winkler (shlita), and of JEWISH RENEWAL, as he sees it is taught by Rabbis Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (shlita) and by Rabbi Michael Lerner (shlita), and by Rabbi Arthur Waskow (shlita).

The way that these methods of Jewish teaching are perceived, understood and then taught are solely the responsibility of Rabbi Gershon.

Thus, Rabbi Gershon GLADLY takes FULL RESPONSIBILITY for how he teaches the Judaism which was passed on to him by his own teachers.

Rabbi Gershon's understanding and take on his Jewish tradition and training is how HE UNDERSTANDS HIS SCHOOL AND BRANCH OF JUDAISM and it is not that of any single particular branch of Jewish thought or philosophy, or of it's teachers, rabbis, or sages.

*RABBI GERSHON STEINBERG-CAUDILL'S JEWISH FLEXIDOX PHILOSOPHY AND BELIEFS*

Rabbi Gershon Steinberg-Caudill subscribes to the belief in a SACRED GLOBAL CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY wherein the followers of ALL religions and ALL spiritual Paths are but a PART,like a piece of a Divine puzzle, yet a necessary part, of the ONE Rainbow religion that is ALL from the ONE God who is the FORCE of Transformation, Healing and Change in the Universe.

FOLLOWING AUTHORITY FIGURES WITHOUT QUESTION

Rabbi Gershon does not believe in accepting the teachings of any person or text without question. He does not follow gurus nor Prophets blindly. He believes that he has the right to draw from his own intuition, training and understanding to help him evaluate the teachings of his teachers and Rebbes. He suggests that you do the same, even with these teachings.

As you read, and digest, the various pages on this website, you will notice that Rabbi Gershon will often refer to the teachings of his own holy teachers and Rebbes. Yet, just as often, and maybe even more so, Rabbi Gershon's opinion will differ somewhat from the teachings of those whom he considers his holy teachers and Rebbes. Within Judaism this differing in opinion is accepted and even encouraged. The Torah is revealed in every generation anew and the revealed Torah is as given to Moses on Mt Sinai.

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Rabbi Gershon seeks to share material that will further promote interfaith relations, gay-lesbian acceptance, tolerance, inter-racial relations, healing modalities and methods, Jewish Flexidoxy and Shamanism (indigenous Judaic traditions); and ecological responsibility towards our planet and its other two, four and multi-legged; swimming, winged, walking and hopping, growing and still inhabitants.

As it is written: "The Earth and all its inhabitants sing for joy" - Psalms

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES ABOUT RABBI GERSHON CAUDILL, THE ECOREBBE

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I endorse yer website.
Again, you're beautiful! I love your responses. Next to mine, they are the best I see these days, sometimes even surpassing mine.

gershon winkler

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What does one say about an incredibly knowledgeable Rabbi with glittering brilliant insights into the human condition? He brings a deep humanity to even the most shunned and misunderstood members of the human family. Two thumbs up for the brilliant philosopher and theoretician. Who else can discourse about Torah, philosophy, multi-culturalism, history, Native American issues, shamanism, gay rights and squirrel hunting? A feast to the eye and dessert for the mind. Definitely a beloved sage for all people and all times.
-- Glenn Shields and Eva Konigsberg

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I majored in Hebrew at the University of Utah some years back. My professors were all Jewish and I was exposed to a broad spectrum of Jewish culture, thought and literature throughout history. What the good Rabbi posts to this forum is completely consistent with I observed as a Hebrew studies student.

In other words, Rabbi Gershon Caudill does not merely present a radical fringe point of view. In my opinion, his posts are quite consistent with the diverse thinking expressed in Judaism presently and historically. (Keep in mind that there are divisions within the broad umbrella of Judaism, so one should not think that a single Rabbi speaks for all Jewish people.)

Furthermore, the scriptural expositions the rabbi gives square with the Biblical and Hebrew studies I have made into the subject.

(And) when we are exposed to the view points of others and give open consideration to what might on the surface appear to be "lame statements", we take the first step to emerge from the "hole" of organized religion.
--Steven Barton, Open Sky Visions

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In my ministry, I often frequent chat rooms in AOL that deal with issues of being a gay christian. The question we get asked most frequently is can I be gay and Christian. One of the links that I send out regularly is Rabbi Gershon Caudill's excellent website. It is clear, concise and to the point. I'm grateful to Rabbi Gershon for the work that he has done on this website,
- Kara Speltz, Pastoral Minister

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