Jewcology Team

Jewcology Team blogged Energy Saving Action #2 Let there be light!

Energy Saving Action #2: Let there be light Action:Replace 3 incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Annual Impact (per person taking this action):238 lbs CO2e Description: Trade in your old light bulb for a spiral!  You’ll save energy, save money, and reduce carbon emissions.  If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a light bulb that's earned the ENERGY STAR, we would save enough energ...more...

Jewcology Team blogged Jewish Environmentalists Unite at the Forward on Climate Rally!

The Jewish environmental movement will have a shared presence at the Forward on Climate rally.  Here are the details about the rally, as described by 350.org: At 12 Noon on Sunday, February 17, thousands of Americans will head to Washington, D.C. to make Forward on Climate the largest climate rally in history. Join this historic event to make your voice heard and help the president start his second term with strong climate action. Many Jewish environmental organizations are pr...more...

Jewcology Team created a new resource called Actions to Save Energy

"While we cannot remove ourselves from the necessity of using energy, we have a moral obligation to work toward protecting our environment. There must be a sustainable alternative to how we live now. "The need to address our dependence on fossil fuels and increase our energy security has become central to our time. Although international commitments and legislation in Washington are critical in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy independence, our challeng...more...

Jewcology Team created a new resource called Actions to Reduce Food Waste

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in 2010 alone, more than 34 million tons of food waste was generated, with only three percent diverted from landfills and incinerators for composting. Reducing the amount of wasted food has significant economic, social and environmental benefits, including reducing methane from landfills, reducing resource use, lowering costs, and getting food to the people who need it.  Most people recognize that they waste some of t...more...

Jewcology Team posted in community: Leadership Trainings

Attention Jewish environmental leaders: Loved the Jewcology Leadership Training, but wishing for more tools to engage your community in meaningful action? Attend COEJL's community organizing training with JOIN for Justice! Gain the skills you need to take action. When: March 13-14 – Washington, DC Deadlines: Apply for a travel stipend by February 8. Register to attend the training by February 15. What: Community organizing training for energy advocacy and action Participants will ga...more...

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Jewcology Team blogged Launching the Year of Action!

Yesterday, we concluded our Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment.  In appropriate Jewish fashion, we are turning immediately from LEARNING to DOING by launching our Year of Jewish Action on the Environment today! Just in time for Tu b'Shevat, the new Canfei Nesharim/Jewcology Year of Action will provide tools and resources to empower the Jewish community to take action on energy conservation and reduce food waste.     We're thrilled t...more...

Jewcology Team blogged New Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment Materials Released!

The eighteenth topic in the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, The Glory in Creation: Valuing Biodiversity!   We live in an amazingly diverse world, with approximately 8.3 million unique species described by scientists, and likely twice that number that have not yet been discovered. Jewish sources teach that G-d has joy in the diversity and continuity of creation, and that G-d sees a purpose in each of these species. This biodiversity is an expression of G-d&rsqu...more...

Jewcology Team created a new resource called Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation Valuing Biodiversity

Core Teaching #18: The Glory in Creation Valuing Biodiversity We live in an amazingly diverse world, with approximately 8.3 million unique species described by scientists, and likely twice that number that have not yet been discovered. Jewish sources teach that G-d has joy in the diversity and continuity of creation, and that G-d sees a purpose in each of these species. This biodiversity is an expression of G-d’s glory, a testament to the extraordinary creativity of our Creat...more...

Jewcology Team blogged New Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment Materials Released!

  The seventeenth topic in the Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment, Guard Yourselves Very Well!   The Jewish tradition places a strong value on being healthy. The Torah states, “Guard yourself and guard your soul very much" and “You shall guard yourselves very well." The Jewish Sages explain that these verses refer to the mitzvah (commandment) of protecting one’s physical body and health.   There are very m...more...

Jewcology Team created a new resource called Teaching #17: Guard Yourselves Very Well

Core Teaching #17: Guard Yourselves Very Well The Jewish tradition places a strong value on being healthy. The Torah states, “Guard yourself and guard your soul very much" and “You shall guard yourselves very well." The Jewish Sages explain that these verses refer to the mitzvah (commandment) of protecting one’s physical body and health. There are very many applications of this mitzvah to guard our health. Jewish law employs a term-- Ba’al Ne...more...