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The Importance of Jewish Climate Change Advocacy
I’m writing to tell you how excited I am by the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life’s plans for the Jewish Energy Covenant Campaign, how ready I am to help, and how much I encourage all … Read more »
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The Power of Advocacy
Inside and outside the pages of this guide, you will read and continue to read about bad things happening — to our Earth, to our fellow people, to our collective spirit — and, though we may wish … Read more »
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Jewish Energy Advocacy
From hydraulic fracturing to tar sands, a rift has been forming between those seeking energy independence and those seeking to protect the environment. But at the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, the mandate to protect … Read more »
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COEJL Webinar on New Clean Air Rules
Learn about the EPA’s Tier 3 Standards and how to take action! Tuesday, May 28 at 2:00 pm EST Register here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/121171406. The EPA has proposed new Tier 3 air pollution regulations on vehicle and gasoline emissions to make our air … Read more »
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Washington Jewish Week: Our community’s gem in its Diamond Jubilee
This article discusses the important work of our partner Jewish Community Relations Councils. 5/8/2013 11:29:00 AM When our Washington-area Jewish community needs a voice in Annapolis, Richmond or before the D.C. Council, or when we need representation in broader organizational … Read more »
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Sybil Sanchez and Adam Kessler’s Op-Ed in Philadelphia’s Jewish Exponent
How Best to Create a Future Less Reliant on Fossil Fuels This year, only one week separates Israel Independence Day and Earth Day, which comes April 22. For those of us in the Jewish community who have particular concerns about … Read more »
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COEJL Webinar on New Clean Air Rules
Learn about the EPA’s Tier 3 Standards and how to take action! Tuesday, May 28 at 2:00 pm EST Register here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/121171406. The EPA has proposed new Tier 3 air pollution regulations on vehicle and gasoline emissions to make our air … Read more »
Washington Jewish Week: Our community’s gem in its Diamond Jubilee
This article discusses the important work of our partner Jewish Community Relations Councils. 5/8/2013 11:29:00 AM When our Washington-area Jewish community needs a voice in Annapolis, Richmond or before the D.C. Council, or when we need representation in broader organizational … Read more »
Sybil Sanchez and Adam Kessler’s Op-Ed in Philadelphia’s Jewish Exponent
How Best to Create a Future Less Reliant on Fossil Fuels This year, only one week separates Israel Independence Day and Earth Day, which comes April 22. For those of us in the Jewish community who have particular concerns about … Read more »
Sybil Sanchez and David Seidenberg in JTA: Jews should work to reduce fossil fuels, not ally with gas and oil companies
NEW YORK (JTA) – Two weeks ago, JTA reported on a new alliance between Jewish leaders and domestic gas and oil companies. Called the Council for a Secure America, the alliance is based on a “common interest” between American Jews and domestic … Read more »
Senator Whitehouse Quotes COEJL in Floor Speech
In his speech on the Senate floor last week, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse called attention to voices from faith groups who have spoken out about the need for action on climate change. The Senator stated, “Faith groups throughout America are acting … Read more »