About Adamah

Adamah is the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America.

Our mission is to cultivate vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth. We believe in the deep connection between people & planet, adam adamah.

Our 2024 Impact

32,000 people participated in Immersive Retreats, Jewish Environmental Education & Community Engagement
400 non-profit organizations joined Adamah’s Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, recognizing the urgency of climate change
7,627 students engaged through Jewish Youth Climate Movement and Adamah on Campus, empowering the next generation

Read our 2025 Q1 Report

Our Mission

We cultivate vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive experiences, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.

We believe in the deep connection between people & planet, adam & adamah. Every day, we help people feel that connection, spark Jewish inspiration, and help build a more sustainable future. Because we are the link between our ancestors and our descendants, our generation is called to respond to the existential crises of our time with the full power of the Jewish spirit.

Our Values

Community and Belonging
We build authentic relationships
and embrace diversity.

Joy, Love, & Hope
We create joyous experiences filled with
love that give people hope for the future. 

Nature Connection
We tap into the healing inspiration
and wisdom of the natural world.

Jewish Wisdom
We draw guidance and inspiration from Jewish text, prayer, ritual, calendar, stories & song.

Peoplehood & Planethood
We build bridges for the Jewish people—from Israel and the Diaspora—to build a more sustainable future together.

Youth Empowerment
We center and support rising generations as
they find their voice and drive change.

Collective Action
We build on the work of our elders
and allies to go farther together.


Our Leadership Team

Jakir Manela

Jakir Manela

Chief Executive Officer

jakir@adamah.org
410.500.5366
Reisterstown, MD

Jakir’s Bio
Rachel Siegal

Rachel Siegal

Chief Development Officer

rachel.siegal@adamah.org
212.908.2512
Baltimore, MD

Rachel’s Bio

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Eve Wachhaus

Chief Operating Officer

eve.wachhaus@adamah.org
410.500.5374
Towson, MD

Eve’s Bio

Yoni Stadlin

Chief Program Officer

yoni.stadlin@adamah.org
Philadelphia, PA

Yoni’s Bio
David Rendsburg

David Rendsburg

Chief Finance & Administration Officer

david.rendsburg@adamah.org
212.908.2509
Philadelphia, PA

David’s Bio

Community Impact Hubs

Hubs are one of Adamah’s most powerful platforms for fulfilling our mission of cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth. Through our Hubs in Baltimore, New York, Detroit, Atlanta, and Southern California, we dramatically expand and deepen the impact of our national initiatives while also building local connections through programs that reflect the uniqueness of each Hub community.

Impact Hubs Near You

Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition

No matter where you are on your climate action journey – we provide community, gentle accountability, and resources to support meaningful climate action.

Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition

Adamah on Campus

Adamah is empowering a joyful, resilient generation of Jewish leaders. Adamah on Campus cultivates vibrant Jewish campus-life in deep connection with the earth, engaging thousands of college students across North America through Jewish environmental education, climate action, and community building.

Adamah on Campus

Adamah Immersive Retreats

Slow down and focus on what’s most important, bringing us back to our roots and strengthening our community. All of our retreats feature farm-to-table meals, activities on our farms and trails, and many offer programs for kids and families. Everyone is welcome to all of our retreats, regardless of religious practice and background.

Adamah Retreats