Jean Chemnick, E&E reporter
Sybil Sanchez, director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, said environmental stewardship fits naturally into the Jewish faith, with its strong emphasis on interconnectedness and community.
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Tu B’shvat is the New Year for Trees, and falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat. We hope the following articles and resources will be helpful as you plan for Tu B’shvat. JTA: Our Tu B’shvat … Read more »
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A diverse group of Jewish leaders is supporting the Jewish Energy Covenant Campaign by signing the Jewish Environmental and Energy Imperative Declaration. Lead by COEJL, this campaign will galvanize the Jewish American community to stand together with one voice, take … Read more »
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Climate Progress: 50 Jewish Leaders Celebrate Tu B’shvat With Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 14% in 2014
by Catherine Woodiwiss In a ceremony in Manhattan today to celebrate the Jewish festival of trees, Tu Bishvat, 50 Jewish leaders from across denominations will sign onto to the Jewish … Read more »
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The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) has been selected by peer organizations to serve as administrator of the Green Hevra, a network of Jewish environmental organizations working together to further define and build the field. We are seeking a … Read more »
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Read and Sign the Covenant; 50 Jewish Leaders Commit to Reduce Energy Use
50 JEWISH LEADERS COMMIT TO REDUCE ENERGY USE, ADVOCATE FOR ENERGY SECURITY: Leaders across the political and religious spectrum celebrate Tu B’shvat by setting goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 14% by 2014 Read the release. Read the covenant. … Read more »
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