Adamah’s Climate Action Fund empowers Jewish organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and serve as environmental leaders in their communities through a combination of interest-free loans and matching grants.

Since its launch in 2023, the Adamah Climate Action Fund has awarded:

• $1.3 million to 50 projects across North America
• $996,593 in interest-free loans
• $309,016 in matching grants

These projects will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2,630 metric tons annually and save approximately $801,060 each year in energy and operating costs.

New Awardees Lead by Example 

This round’s North American Climate Action Loan recipients include: 

Project: Replace its oil-fired boiler with energy-efficient electric mini-split heat pumps.
Outcome: Expected to save $3,200 annually—or $64,000 over the life of the equipment.

Project: Installing a 306kW solar energy system.
Outcome: Projected to save $39,000 annually on electricity costs.

“These zero-interest loans allow Jewish organizations to immediately cut energy costs, freeing up resources to invest in their core missions,” said Jakir Manela, CEO of Adamah. “Our community has the tools—and now the funds—to lead on climate action.” 

Scott Braswell of Merage JCC in Irvine, CA, a past Fund recipient, echoed this sentiment: 

“The funds from Adamah have allowed us to dream bigger. We initially planned a gradual LED upgrade, but quickly realized the energy and cost savings were too great to delay. The new LEDs not only look professional but also provide significant savings.” 

Supporting Change in New York 

Four Jewish institutions in New York received Adamah NY Climate Action Fund Grants, supported by UJA, for upgrades to lighting and thermostats:

Project: Replacing all classroom, hallway, and exterior lights with energy efficient LEDs. 

Project: Purchase and installation of 25 Sensi Wi-Fi and app-enabled thermostats.

Project: Replace existing fixtures with high efficiency LED lights equipped with motion sensors and timers.

Project: Installing solar powered lighting for a girls High School in Queens.

These efforts complement other recent upgrades such as rooftop solar panels and heat pump installations. Rabbi Linson of Temple Judea of Laguna Hills, CA, another past recipient, remarked: 

“Our community sees that environmental stewardship is also financial stewardship. We are proud of our sustainability efforts and grateful for the support.” 

Funding Opportunities and New Deadline 

The Adamah Climate Action Fund currently offers financial support through three regional programs: 

• Adamah NY Climate Action Fund (for schools and synagogues located in NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island): Matching grants up to $10,000 per project 

• Orange County Climate Action Grant Fund (Orange County, CA): Matching grants up to $10,000 

• North American Climate Action Loan Fund: Interest-free loans up to $100,000 

Adamah plans to launch additional regional grant programs in the coming months to expand its reach. 

The next deadline to apply for funding is November 6, 2025. All applicants must be members of Adamah’s Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, a growing network of Jewish organizations committed to climate action. Current members include major umbrella organizations of Jewish life including Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Funders Network, Hillel International, Prizmah, and JCC Association of North America, as well as leaders of major Jewish denominations (including the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Rabbinical Assembly, Rabbinical Council of America, Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association and Reconstructing Judaism, Union for Reform Judaism, and United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism). Membership is free and open to any Jewish organization, and those not yet involved are encouraged to email coalition@adamah.org or visit adamah.org/coalition to learn more. 

“This coalition represents an unprecedented mobilization of the Jewish world toward meaningful climate action—at pace and at scale. With expert support and financing available, there’s no reason Jewish leaders can’t be at the forefront of creating a livable future for our children.”

— Jakir Manela, CEO

Jewish community organizations who recognize the urgency of climate change are committed to taking action.

Wherever you are on your climate action journey – we provide community, gentle accountability, and resources to support meaningful climate action.

Learn More

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The Jewish Green Business Network connects North American and Israeli green business professionals in order to accelerate climate solutions across the Jewish world and beyond.

Many of us are living with intense anxiety amid the recent Iran attacks against Israel, political violence, antisemitic acts, and the climate crisis. 

Adamah’s core value of Jewish Peoplehood, building bridges for the Jewish people—from Israel and the Diaspora—to build a more sustainable future together, is more important now than ever. We stand with all those who yearn for peace and pray for the safety of innocent victims of violence.

In this moment, we need to mobilize the full power of the Jewish people in the face of existential crises. We need all hands-on deck to find our way through this moment, for our people and our planet—and that must include the tremendous brilliance, innovation, resourcefulness, and strength of the Jewish green business demographic.  

That’s why we are excited to launch the Jewish Green Business Network, a new Adamah program with massive impact potential moving forward. We are deeply grateful to our friends at the Jewish Climate Trust for believing in Adamah and in the power of this vision.

What will the Jewish Green Business Network do? 

• Local gatherings, business tours, climate week events, career panels, and networking events 
• A supportive multi-generational community of Jewish professional leaders driving innovation, and showing up to share, learn, mentor, and collaborate with one another
• Unique opportunities for business development, partnerships, and strategic connections between the North American and Israeli green business worlds

Click here to join the network! 

And here’s to the great strength of the Jewish people, and the power of community to see us through difficult times.

B’Shalom, 
Or Katzman & Talya Herring   
Co-Directors, Adamah Jewish Green Business Network 

Or Katzman is an impact strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder focused on climate, business, and social change. He co-directs the Jewish Green Business Network at Adamah and has led initiatives such as SDGIsrael, the Ecological Benefits Framework, and the Transformative Impact Summit. With expertise in climate science, water management, circular economics, and impact strategy, Or helps translate bold ideas into practical solutions for a more just and resilient world. 

Talya Herring Esq. is a strategic communicator, environmental advocate, and community organizer with a legal background and deep experience across climate tech, sustainability, and Jewish communal life. Talya brings her passion for the planet and people as Co-Director of the Jewish Green Business Network at Adamah. She has a strong background in environmental action, including managing marketing and research at PLANETech, practicing environmental law at Lipa Meir & Co., and founding a zero-waste business and podcast, Zevel Rebel.  

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I’m leaving behind despair… I’m taking with me the kaleidoscopic gorgeous array of life, the energetic, dynamic and filled with “chutzpah” people we’ve met. – Ana Levy-Lyons, tour participant

WHAT A WEEK.
Just one week ago, we embarked on Adamah-NY’s first Roots and Resilience environmental journey to Israel.

Landing in Israel on a Friday afternoon was a powerful moment. From the air, I took in the valleys, quarries, cities, and green hills of my homeland—almost like the pilot had arranged a personal aerial tour. It turned out the slower descent wasn’t just for my benefit—it was due to a missile launched from Yemen. It was the first of five we experienced that week. While those moments were certainly felt, they didn’t break our spirit. They did, however, create a big BALAGAN (our first new Hebrew word, which means chaotic situation) in the flight plans of our incredible group participants.

Embracing complexity—and exploring “roots and resilience,” as the journey’s name suggests— was our motto from day one. With the support of UJA Federation of NY’s DAJ (Diversity, Action, and Justice) Committee, we explored our deep-rooted connection to the land, the adamah, the planet, and to Israel—our historical, ancestral, and living homeland.

As environmentalists, climate activists, and nature lovers, we reflected on “roots” in many shades of green. But this journey wasn’t only about exploring our personal roots and resilience (though delayed flights, late-night sirens, and shelter runs at 2am was certainly part of it!). It was also about engaging in climate action, regional environmentalism, and how those intersect with Israel’s complex geopolitical and security realities.

We considered how physical security resilience and climate resilience are deeply intertwined—especially in times of war.

Why would a group of Jewish environmentalists come together to explore all this? What could possibly be Jewish about climate action? And how is talking about mitigation and adaptation in Israel relevant to our work in New York?

Our tour set out to explore exactly these questions—and more. We aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of Israel’s environmental landscape and how it intersects with the country’s internal and external socio-political challenges. We also wanted to highlight Israel’s cutting-edge environmental innovations and draw connections to the challenges we face in New York—especially around rapid development, population growth, and climate adaptation.

Equally important was the goal of connecting peoplehood and planethood—creating a supportive, values-driven network for Jewish professionals working in climate fields. Many of them have experienced isolation in their workplaces, often facing anti-Israel or antisemitic rhetoric. This journey was a space for solidarity, learning, and meaningful connection.

We did SO MUCH! A few highlights are shared below, and you can view the full itinerary here.

One of the most inspiring stops was our visit to the Shapira neighborhood in South Tel Aviv. There, residents have built a thriving community compost program, a productive vegetable garden, and—amazingly—their own sustainable currency: Lira Shapira. The currency is based on composted food scraps: for every kilo of food waste, you receive 1 Lira Shapira (equal to 1 shekel), which can be used to purchase fresh produce and goods within the local community. A beautiful model of circular economy in action!

In East Jerusalem, we toured with Palestinian urban planner Tareq Nasser, who works with Palestinian women involved in the Sinsila project. Together, they’re practicing placemaking—transforming neglected or underutilized spaces into vibrant, life-giving places. Through rooftop gardens, beekeeping, and community engagement, they are fostering both environmental renewal and social mobility in an area that deeply needs both.

We spent a day at the Lower Jordan River and the Dead Sea learning about its alarming ecological decline and the local coalition working tirelessly to save it; We also visited sustainable desert communities in both recognized and unrecognized Bedouin villages, where residents are blending traditional practices with cutting-edge climate technologies—like solar energy, biogas, atmospheric water generation, composting, and off-grid sewage treatment. These innovations are helping them grow crops, raise herds, and advance education in incredibly challenging, off-the-grid conditions.

Throughout the journey, we met incredible entrepreneurs who aren’t just building climate solutions—they’re also pushing for policy change and working to educate the public and decision-makers alike. One highlight was our visit to Jerusalem’s central produce market, where we learned about Metzilot HaMazon (The Food Rescuers). They treated us to a delicious lunch made entirely from rescued food—items that would have otherwise gone to waste. Beyond the amazing flavors, we were inspired by their mission: promoting food security, community engagement, and food system education, all powered by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Following a gut-wrenching and deeply humbling visit to the Nova Festival site, we met with Rabbi Avi Dabush, CEO of Rabbis for Human Rights—a resident of the area and a survivor of the October 7th massacre. Our conversation with Avi, held while overlooking Gaza and reflecting on the immense suffering of the Palestinian population just miles away, helped ground this moment in both political, emotional, and spiritual context. His unwavering commitment to hope, justice, and the pursuit of peace—even in the face of unimaginable darkness—was profoundly moving and inspiring.

Amidst all the powerful learning and reflection, we also had a LOT of fun! Our days were full of joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. We explored vibrant shuks (outdoor markets), indulged in extraordinary vegan food, went stargazing, walked to the Kotel (Western Wall), and visited the beautiful Gazelle Valley Nature Reserve—a space preserved and protected thanks to a passionate community-led effort.

We spent our final days in Tel Aviv, soaking in its beauty, warmth, and vibrant energy—while continuing to learn. Our focus turned to climate innovation and sustainability at the local government level. We explored how the municipality is working to create a more walkable city, expanding micro-mobility options, and integrating mass transit projects.

We also learned how Tel Aviv is planning for the future—how growth projections for the Gush Dan metropolis are being aligned with climate vulnerability data (including extreme heat, sea level rise, and coastal erosion), prompting ongoing rethinking of sustainable urban development.

These days sparked rich conversations within our group—reflections on the parallels with New York’s own challenges, and exciting ideas about cross-fertilization and future collaboration.

Through powerful conversations with inspiring speakers and exposure to meaningful, innovative work at the municipal, regional, and national levels, we filled our buckets—with hope, knowledge, lived experiences, and many, many beautiful new relationships.

One of the core motivations behind this journey was to support American Jewish environmentalists and climate activists—especially at a time when holding both of those identities can feel isolating. During our meeting with one of Israel’s greatest climate activists, former MK Dov Khenin, now Chair of the Israeli President’s Climate Forum, he offered us a powerful reminder:

Don’t give up on Israel [on your conversation with others, especially progressive Jews]… because when you give up on Israel, you’re giving up on us—the people.

This journey reminded us that hope is a renewable resource—and that by staying connected to each other, to our values, to the land and to all its people, we can continue to lead with strength and purpose.

Dr. Shahar Sadeh, Adamah NY Founding Director and Tour Leader

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Written by: City & State

The transition to clean energy has entered a new phase in New York, as the state faces threats from new tariffs, economic headwinds and a pivot away from climate change policies in Washington, D.C. Yet renewable resources like solar and wind power as well as advances in battery storage and energy efficiency remain a key part of the energy equation, championed by public officials and industry executives alike. And even as federal subsidies for renewable energy dry up and climate goals come under scrutiny, there remains plenty of industry momentum behind major initiatives like offshore wind installations and upgraded and expanded transmission lines across the state.

City & State’s annual Trailblazers in Clean Energy puts a spotlight on the clean energy leaders of New York, including innovative industry figures, groundbreaking policymakers and notable environmentalists and conservationists.

Shahar Sadeh

Founding Director, Adamah NY

Shahar Sadeh is connecting the Jewish community to the clean energy and climate change movements in order to make progress toward a sustainable future. Adamah, North America’s largest Jewish environmental organization, is creating the Roadmap to Decarbonize American Jewish Life that incorporates sustainability practices within Jewish organizations. The roadmap is expected to launch in the later part of 2025. Adamah organizes an environmental education camp for Jewish children and the Jewish Youth Climate Movement to better involve Gen Z in sustainability issues.

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by Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi

Feb 21, 2025, 7:22 PM

For millennia, Jewish tradition has recognized the deep, sacred connection between people (Adam) and the earth (Adamah). As the climate crisis accelerates, this connection has never been more urgent. Jewish communities worldwide must step up—not only to safeguard the planet but also to strengthen the bonds between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora through a shared commitment to sustainability.

That’s why Adamah, a large Jewish environmental organization, is leading a transformative effort to bridge these worlds. Through immersive experiences, leadership development, and climate action, Adamah has built a movement that engages tens of thousands of people each year. Now, with two life-changing trips to Israel in 2025, Adamah is deepening its impact—bringing together Jewish environmental leaders to learn, collaborate, and take action. It combines missions of peoplehood with a sustainable planet.

Last Year: Farming and Solidarity

In 2024, Adamah led two 25-person volunteer trips to Israel, with a focus on farming and land restoration. These trips, funded by the Maimonides Fund, brought young Jewish farmers and environmentalists to work the land, providing hands-on support to Israeli agricultural communities. Participants engaged directly with regenerative farming techniques, strengthening their understanding of the deep ties between Jewish tradition, the land, and sustainability.

This Year: Two Groundbreaking Israel Journeys

In 2025, Adamah is expanding its vision with two distinct Israel trips, each designed to foster environmental leadership, cross-border collaboration, and Jewish climate resilience.

March 3-9, 2025: Adamah Israel Leadership Mission Funded by the Crown Family Philanthropies and the Jim Joseph Foundation
This weeklong mission will convene Adamah’s leadership, key stakeholders, and JOFEE (Jewish Outdoor, Food, Farming & Environmental Education) educators for a deep dive into Israel’s environmental challenges and solutions. Participants will:

• Meet with leading Israeli organizations, including the Jewish Agency, Birthright, the Arava Institute, and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.

• Explore the role of youth activism and climate tech in building a sustainable future.

• Learn from environmental allies in Israel, forging new partnerships that will shape Adamah’s programs in the US.

This trip is about strategy and action—bringing together top Jewish environmental leaders to build a stronger, more united climate movement.

May 12-18, 2025: Roots and Resilience – Adamah NY Environmental Journey to Israel Funded by UJA-Federation of New York
This fully funded study tour is designed for Jewish professionals in the climate sector—scientists, investors, activists, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs working in sustainability, ag-tech, and green finance. Participants will:

• Engage with Israeli, Arab, and Palestinian climate experts, learning from scientists, policymakers, and innovators at the forefront of sustainability.

• Explore Israel’s climate tech revolution, from water desalination and solar energy to sustainable food systems.

• Examine environmental peacebuilding, discovering how shared environmental challenges can foster cooperation.

The itinerary includes a powerful mix of experiences—from visiting the off-grid El Fura school in an unrecognized Bedouin village to exploring Gaza Envelope communities rebuilding with green energy. Participants will also engage with climate entrepreneurs, policymakers, and regional leaders, creating lasting professional and personal connections.

Adamah Israel 2024 group farm. Photo credit Sarah VanderWalde and courtesy of Adamah.

Why This Matters

Too often, Jewish professionals in the climate movement feel isolated—facing anti-Israel hostility in academic, nonprofit, and activist spaces. These trips offer more than just education; they provide a supportive network where Jewish environmental leaders can connect, collaborate, and find strength in shared purpose.
Moreover, Israel is a global leader in climate innovation. With expertise in water security, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture, Israel has solutions that the world—and particularly cities like New York—can learn from. These trips will not only help participants gain critical knowledge but also create professional linkages that could drive real-world impact.

Get Involved

If you are a Jewish professional in the climate sector, this is your chance to learn, connect, and lead. The May trip is currently recruiting participants, and applications are open.

Jewish tradition teaches us: “You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” Adamah’s Israel journeys are about answering that call—to protect our planet, strengthen Jewish environmental leadership, and build a future rooted in both Peoplehood and Planethood. For more details or to apply, contact Dr. Shahar Sadeh at shahar.sadeh@adamah.org.

Adamah Israel 2024 kale farm Photo credit Sarah VanderWalde and courtesy of Adamah.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Charles Bronfman Prize celebrated its 20^th Anniversary this week honoring Prize Laureates of the last two decades, who work across a diverse set of areas—the arts, human rights, education, poverty, and the environment—aiding millions, driving impactful policy change, and creating new avenues and paradigms for humanitarian relief, as they respond to the most pressing issues of our time. The Charles Bronfman Prize honors young humanitarians driven by Jewish values who are creating a global impact, awarding $100,000 to a leader under the age of 50 each year.

Hosted at the Jewish Museum in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly Week from September 22^nd to September 25^th, The Charles Bronfman Prize convened the Laureates to collaborate—sharing stories about their efforts to drive change, curate solutions and meet needs globally, while also recognizing the added resilience required of humanitarian leaders today.

“Caring about something enough to truly dedicate yourself to help those in need and solve the problems of the world is no small matter,” said Charles Bronfman, philanthropist and the namesake of the Prize. “I continue to be in awe of all of the Laureates. Their shared connection and their desire to have meaningful impact in our complex world was moving beyond measure. I know they inspired me but more importantly, I believe their shared stories ignited new ideas and continue to inspire the next generation of humanitarians.”

Photo credit: Paulette Light

The extensive anniversary programming spotlighting Prize Laureates included: 

• A talk from Etgar Keret, author and 2016 Prize Laureate;
•  A conversation on disability rights with Eric Rosenthal, founder and Executive Director of Disability Rights International and the 2013 Prize Laureate;
•  Reflections on the mental health crisis in Israel from Dr. Amitai Ziv, founder of MSR, The Israel Center for Medical Simulation and the 2007 Prize Laureate as well as a Prize Judge, with an introduction by Dr. Ari Johnson, 2021 Prize Laureate and co-founder/CEO of Muso;
•  A conversation about forced migration moderated by the 2008 Prize Laureate and creator of the Solar Cooker Project Rachel Andres with Sasha Chanoff, RefugePoint founder and CEO and the 2010 Prize Laureate, Becca Heller, International Refugee Assistance Project co-founder and CEO and the 2015 Prize Laureate, and David Lubell, Chairman Emeritus of Welcoming America and the 2017 Prize Laureate;
•  A roundtable discussion with Jay Feinberg, founder and CEO of Gift of Life and the inaugural Prize Laureate in 2004; celebrating the 500th successful transplant because of the groundbreaking partnership between Birthright and Gift of Life;
• A conversation on young global leaders and social justice organizations introduced by Canadian jurist and Prize judge the Honorable Justice Rosalie Abella, and moderated by Amy Bach, CEO of Measures for Justice with the 2018 Prize Laureate with Jared Genser, a human rights lawyer and the 2010 Prize Laureate, David Hertz, Co-founder of Gastromotiva and the 2019 Prize Laureate, and Nik Kafka, founder and CEO of Teach a Man to Fish and the 2022 Prize Laureate;
• Professor Alon Tal, environmentalist and 2005 Prize Laureate speaking on mobilizing a global Jewish response to the climate crisis, sharing an overview of his book “Making Climate Tech Work: Policies that Drive Innovation” and opening a panel on the topic with Adamah CEO Jakir Manela, Adamah NY Director Dr. Shahar Sadeh, Michael Sonnenfeldt of the Jewish Climate Trust, and Columbia University Adamah campus chapter leader Claudia Sachs;
• And remarks from Karen Tal, Director General of Amal Education Network and the 2011 Prize Laureate alongside Israeli dignitary and Prize judge the Honorable Dan Meridor and Yotam Polizer, CEO of IsraAid and the 2023 Prize Laureate. Throughout the week, the Laureates’ stories and impact were also amplified through a dedicated exhibit in the museum.

“It was both humbling and heartening to witness the Laureate community come together this week. Being a humanitarian is a selfless commitment to make the world better, and the passion and dedication of these young leaders especially in today’s ever-challenging geopolitical environment, is awe-inspiring. This anniversary was a celebration of the immeasurable impact of the last two decades of laureates,” said Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Stephen Bronfman, Charles Bronfman’s children who along with their spouses, Andrew Hauptman and Claudine Blondin Bronfman, established The Charles Bronfman Prize in 2004 to honor his legacy on his 70th birthday.

The Charles Bronfman Prize is currently accepting nominations for the next Prize Laureate, who will be announced in January 2025. From now through October 9, changemakers can be nominated through the Prize’s website, thecharlesbronfmanprize.org/nominate. 

About The Charles Bronfman Prize
The Charles Bronfman Prize is an award of $100,000 presented to a humanitarian under the age of fifty whose innovative work, fueled by their Jewish values, has significantly improved the world. The Prize was founded in 2004 by Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Stephen Bronfman, together with their spouses, Andrew Hauptman and Claudine Blondin Bronfman, to honor their father on his 70th birthday. After hundreds of nominations from all over the world, The Charles Bronfman Prize has not just supported individual humanitarians, but it has created a fellowship that embodies the spirit, values and beliefs that have defined Charles Bronfman’s life.

Media Contact: CharlesBronfmanPrize@apcoworldwide.com

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The Westchester Torah Academy became one of the early members of Adamah’s Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, which is made up of over 330 Jewish community organizations nationally who acknowledge that climate change is real, man-made, and they want to do something about it. As part of the coalition, they were eligible for Adamah’s Climate Action Fund, providing them with $7,500 towards implementing solar panels.

Since its launch in 2023, the Climate Action Fund has awarded 34 organizations with $549,359 in loans and $196,550 in matching grants, collectively saving over $562,000 in utility costs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 1,040 metric tons per year. Now they are zeroing in on the New York City area.

Prompted by a new law that aims to make New York City carbon neutral by 2050, Adamah is teaming with UJA-Federation of New York to offer $130,000 in matching grants to support energy efficiency in Jewish day schools, yeshivot and synagogues in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.

“This is a unique and really significant moment in time that is likely foreshadowing what’s to come,” Shahar Sadeh, founding director of Adamah New York, told eJP. Under New York’s Local Law 97, buildings over 25,000 gross square feet must make moves to decarbonize or be penalized. Such moves will save organizations on utility bills, while inaction will cost them in fines. “We have a moral compulsion to act, a financial incentive, and then a legislative demand to act.”

To qualify for a matching grant of up to $10,000, funded by the New York federation and administered by Adamah-NY, organizations must be part of Adamah’s Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, which currently has over 70 members in the New York City area. Grants can be used for anything from sourcing clean electricity, purchasing new appliances, installing EV charging stations and changing out windows and light bulbs.

“The return on investment is very substantial,” Sadeh said. “Once those institutions implement those changes, they become stronger because they save money, and that will free up needed programmatic money.”

When the Climate Coalition first launched two years ago, the norm was that Jewish organizations knew there was a need to act, but didn’t know how, Liore Milgrom-Gartner, deputy climate action director of Adamah, told eJP. Today, organizations are taking action, which is a process, but the coalition is there to guide them.

“The most important thing is to get started.”

There are also federal and municipal initiatives available. The Westchester Torah Academy’s solar panel project is projected to cost $270,000. They expect a federal tax credit of $44,000 and a NYSERDA tax credit for $120,000. The synagogue will be left with about $110,000 to raise.

Article by Jay Deitcher.

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