Dear Chloe, Avery, Leila, Mattie, This Rosh Hashana marks the start of the Shmita year – the Shabbat for the land. Shmita is the oldest sustainability concept on the planet, and it is ours. During Shmita, the land is given a chance to rest. Nothing new is planted and what grows organically grows. Fences come […]
A Fresh Twist on Hanukkah Amidst the gift-giving and consumerism of Hanukkah and “the holiday season,” this month’s action section focuses on getting more, needing less, and building community. By exchanging toys and other gifts with friends in your community, you can reduce resources, build community, and have fun! The inspiration for this piece comes from a campaign […]
Our Jewish Sources on Energy and its Uses Instructions for Discussion Group Leader Intended audience: Adults Click here for a printer-friendly version of this page Click here to view the activity sheets for this page This activity will involve study of the basic concepts regarding energy and why it needs to be saved and a […]
Our Jewish Sources on energy and its uses Printer-friendly version l Resource sheets Instructions Intended audience: Teens The Youth Department of the synagogue or similar group organizes teams of teens to go to homes of congregants to, demonstrate CFL bulbs and take orders of bulbs for subsequent delivery; and to explain and suggest a follow-up total home […]
Our Jewish Sources on energy and its uses Instructions for Discussion Group Leader Intended audience: Children 6-10 View a print version of this page. This program will teach basic concepts about energy and why we need to save it. It will stimulate discussions about the use of appliances and ways to save energy at home, […]
