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#GreenTipTuesday: #Unplug your devices to prevent phantom electricity from being consumed. What are some ways you save energy around your home?

Can your synagogue and Jewish organizations do more to protect the climate? Join Jewish Climate Action Network-MA at our Third Jewish Climate Action Conference: "Everything Is Connected" Sunday, April 25, 2021. Jewish Climate Action Network - MA #everythingisconnected #jewishclimateaction

"With our vegetable gardens, we go a step further by harvesting the produce and sharing half of it with local food banks." -Etz Chaim Green Team Member Mary Hason Article written by our very own Liana Rothman (National Programs Coordinator)! #homegarden #vegetablegarden

Each week Rabbi Robin Damsky is leading us on a journey exploring the mystical practice of #Omer meditations. This week we learned about Gevurah, though often understood as judgment and severity, it is also the Divine Container that holds the lovingkindness we receive in the world and all emotional energy we experience as feelings. Learn more about the series, and join in! https://hazon.org//planting-our-seeds-planting-our-souls/

This week on the #Shmita blog, Rabbi Miriam Midlarsky Lichtenfeld writes: "I challenge us all to think of ways to work to live up to this ideal. In order to sustain ourselves, we have to take the lives of others (even if we are vegetarian). Let us all think carefully before we eat about whether we are choosing foods that honor that sanctity." Read the full piece on the blog.

74% of Americans say they want climate solutions prioritized. Each of us can press for action and show elected officials we want action now. Join Hazon and a diversity of leaders at #ACLS2021 here: acls2021.org

"To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. This political moment is a time for rabbis and clergy of all faiths to speak out forcefully to protect both truth and democracy." Hazon Senior Fellow Rabbi Sid Schwarz writes in The Forward along with Rabbis Sharon Brous, Laura Geller, Jack Moline, and Shmuly Yanklowitz.

Hazon is excited to be co-sponsoring the Jewish Climate Coalition’s free Fossil Fuel Divestment Teach-in on divesting your organization from fossil fuels. On 11/16, 12-1:15 pm ET/ 9-10 am PT, we’ll hear from leaders in the divestment field: Mark Campanale, Founder of Carbon Tracker, Fletcher Harper, Executive Director of GreenFaith, Jack Gorman, Founder of Critica, and Nikhil Aziz, Director, Land, Water & Climate Justice at the American Jewish World Service - AJWS. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3lagFiR

"The way we interact with the land informs the way we are in relation with people. The measure of our faith in the land correlates with the measure of our generosity towards others." At the end of a long and trying week, please enjoy this week's message on the Shmita blog for Parshat Vayeirah from Eliezer Weinbach, our national programs coordinator. A shabbat shalom to all.

Join us for a #TBT in our conversation from April 26th with Jewish leader, Environmental activist, and academic Dr. Alon Tal from our podcast series After the Plague hosted by our President & CEO Nigel Savage. In this series, Nigel spoke with Jewish leaders from around the world on what the changing, post-COVID-19 landscape means for Jewish communities near and far.

"Voting is one of the most important ways for us to create the world we want to see." Thank you BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy for these wise words on this #ElectionDay. #Vote2020 #IVoted2020

Today is World Vegan Day! In celebration, join a growing community of people taking action to create a healthier and more sustainable world for all, including transitioning to a plant-rich diet! Make your commitment and sign up to take action today on our Brit Hazon page.

"Abram’s story is a reminder of how hard it is for the refugee, even with God at their side, to find a new place to call home." Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin writes for the Shmita Blog this week for Parshat Lech Lecha. Check it out! #ShabbatShalom

Live from The 2020 Virtual Israel Ride! Join Nigel & Hazon educators to hear about the different elements of our work.

Join us for a #TBT in our conversation from April 19th with Jewish leader, activist, and humanitarian Ruth Messinger from our latest podcast series After the Plague hosted by our President & CEO Nigel Savage. In this series, Nigel spoke with Jewish leaders from around the world on what the changing, post-COVID-19 landscape means for Jewish Communities near and far. Subscribe for free on your preferred podcast platform.

Lentil Soup, Creamy Vegan Apple Kugel, and Roasted Asian Broccoli? Sign us up! Check out this blog post from Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy for these recipes and more. Join us Nov. 5 to Cook with Megan Tucker: Hearty and Joyful Plant-Based Shabbat Dishes! RSVP for free: http://bit.ly/SPCookWith

On September 23, members of Congress introduced the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution (S.Con.Res.47 & H.Con.Res.119) joined by some of the Juliana v. United States youth plaintiffs! This resolution recognizes the rights of children, the disproportionate impacts from climate change on youth, and need for national climate recovery planning. More here: https://bit.ly/3kVAt9h. Visit www.youthvgov.org/congress4juliana today and join us in calling, texting, and/or emailing our legislators, then share this post. #Congress4Juliana #IStandwithJuliana #youthvgov

Intern with Hazon this winter! We have benefited greatly from the presence of energetic and passionate interns and are committed to offering interesting, fulfilling, and fun internship experiences. Get practical work experience and a firsthand view inside a nonprofit organization. While you will provide useful assistance to Hazon, you will gain valuable on-the-job training that is designed to assist you with your future career search. Find details and apply here:

Urban Adamah is an educational farm and community center in Berkeley, CA that integrates the practices of Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture, and social action to build loving, just, and sustainable communities. This fall, Urban Adamah is offering a 5 week, socially distanced, After School Program for children entering 1 5 grade. This program will feature hands-on projects and activities exploring themes that integrate nature-connection, crafts, farming, community-building, and Jewish values. UA is hiring for mulitple counselor positions for this program learn more at https://www.urbanadamah.org//fall-after-school-program-co/

You are invited to join Hazon for The Shabbat Project's Cook With Chef Megan Tucker and Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy. Megan Tucker is a professional chef and the owner of Mort & Betty's Vegan Jewish Deli. She has been making tasty meals plant-based, and even more delicious, for a decade. In this Cook With session, you will learn how to use mushrooms and jackfruit in place of chicken and brisket in your traditional favorite Shabbat recipes. Cooking with more plants is healthier for you and for the planet. You'll be amazed at the delicious Shabbat meals that are created using hearty plant-based ingredients. In partnership with Hazon, Jewish Veg, and the Jewish Initiative for Animals. November 5, 12pm ET. RSVP for free below!