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Backgrounder on Hydrofracking
Hydrofracking is the extraction of natural gas from previously inaccessible gas shale deposits by fracturing a rock layer in order to release natural gas, petroleum, or other substances. The method of particular concern today involves drilling horizontally and pumping … Read more »
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COEJL’s 2012 Farm Bill Priorities
As part of the Jewish Farm Bill Working Group – a diverse cross section of Jewish denominational, educational and advocacy organizations inspired by Jewish values to work for just U.S. food and agricultural policies – COEJL supports efforts that … Read more »
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Sign the Jewish Energy Covenant Campaign Declaration
The Jewish Environmental and Energy Imperative A Call to Action We have before us a challenge of special moment for Jews, a challenge as compelling and urgent as any that humankind has ever faced before, a challenge of interest both … Read more »
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Jewish Community Position on Hydrofracking Adopted
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2012 Jewish Community Position on Hydrofracking Adopted During its annual policy conference, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs … Read more »
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Dr. Mirele Goldsmith in Episcopal News Service article
By Lucy Chumbley Presenting the Jewish voice, Mirelle Goldsmith of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life sang a prayer traditionally offered on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement… Click here … Read more »
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COEJL’s 2012 Farm Bill Priorities
As part of the Jewish Farm Bill Working Group – a diverse cross section of Jewish denominational, educational and advocacy organizations inspired by Jewish values to work for just U.S. food and agricultural policies – COEJL supports efforts that promote … Read more »
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A Rabbi Speaks Out Against Mercury
COEJL supports Rabbi Kevin Kleinman’s testimony before the Environmental Protection Agency. Rabbi Kleinman spoke in favor of a reduction in levels of mercury and other toxic chemicals that are released into the air each and every day. The following is his … Read more »
Saving Samar: Together We Can Protect the Last of Israel’s Sahara
by David Krantz, President, Green Zionist Alliance Originally posted on GreenZionism.org NEW YORK (May 26, 2011) — Picture a desert and you’ll probably envision rolling hills of sand like those traversed by the nomadic caravans of the Sahara. Yet, even … Read more »
Repairing the World through Green Synagogues
by Jen Singer, COEJL guest blogger Growing up in a reform Jewish household, I was always committed to tikkun olam (repairing the world). I spent my years in college and graduate school pursuing environmental studies and doing what I could … Read more »
Vatican report shines light on divisions within the U.S. faith community
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. Click to read more of the article … Read more »
Count it forward with me: Today is 16 days of the Omer
by Sybil Sanchez, COEJL Director When I started working with non-profits, I figured that the contribution of my blood, sweat, and tears to the cause was enough. I didn’t feel the need to make a financial donation. Yet today, the … Read more »
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