November 17
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2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
EDT
Cultivating Jewish Climate Leadership in Southeast Michigan
The Adamah Detroit Community Summit is an annual gathering – coordinated by the members of the nearly 40 Adamah Detroit network organizations – to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year, create new connections, and provide learning opportunities to inspire, empower, and resource participants. The Summit aims to deepen the sense of community and to build knowledge and skills to increase the impact of the Detroit Jewish community’s environmental initiatives.
Join the members, lay-leaders, staff and clergy of Southeast Michigan Jewish organizations for an afternoon of learning and community building through diverse sessions and workshops that will inspire and empower this next chapter of our collective work.
This year’s Summit will feature breakout sessions on diverse topics, including empowering young people in Jewish environmental and climate action; explorations of Jewish food values and climate impact; climate action financing opportunities; integrating Jewish environmental education into supplemental school programming; and learning about the State of Michigan’s climate action planning.
Learning Session!
Building the Field of Jewish Environmental Education
Dive into the connections between Jewish traditions and the natural world at this interactive workshop. Focused on the winter holiday of Chanukah, this session will explore creative activities and fresh ideas to integrate environmental education into your programming. Discover how to highlight themes of light, resilience, and renewal as we bring Jewish values to life through nature-based learning experiences. The session will include a few hands-on activities that connect Chanukah traditions with the natural world, providing practical tools to enrich your educational offerings.
Eco Kashrut: Bridging our Jewish and Sustainable Food Ethos
This panel discussion will explore what it means for food to be Kosher or “fit to eat” in our modern food system. What can our ancient tradition guide us in making ethical food choices today? Stay tuned for more!
Leading the Way: Jewish Climate Leadership in Action
Join this enlightening session to discover how the JCLC is empowering Jewish institutions to champion climate action. Learn about the Coalition’s initiatives, best practices and strategies for integrating environmental stewardship with Jewish values. Explore how member organizations are making impactful changes through collaborations, education and advocacy. Gain practical tools and inspiration to elevate your institution’s role in the fight against climate change, fostering a sustainable future rooted in our shared heritage and commitment to be Shomrei Adamah: Guardians of the Earth.
Previewing Adamah’s Shamati Initiative: Supporting Young People Grappling with Climate Change Emotions
This fall, Adamah’s Youth Empowerment department launched the Shamati Initiative, a series of workshops training our extensive network of Jewish education professionals to provide relevant mental health support and action opportunities to our youth, who are experiencing unprecedented climate anxiety and grief. Session participants will gain a taste of the Shamati workshop series: we will combine discussion on climate grief, somatic resilience practices, and ancient Jewish environmental wisdom for strength amid existential loss. Participants will also learn more broadly about Adamah’s Youth Empowerment educational curriculum, how they can join upcoming Shamati training cohorts, and what it looks like for young people to channel anxiety into action.
Empowering Change: Funding Climate Smart Facilities Upgrades for Jewish Institutions
Dive into the word of climate finance with this engaging session, where we will explore how Jewish Institutions can access and leverage financial resources to drive environmental initiatives and facilities upgrades. Learn about low interest loans, grants, government subsidies and innovative funding mechanisms designed to support climate action within non-profit organizations. Gain practical insights into budgeting, planning and securing funding to equip your institution with the financial tools to take meaningful environmental actions and strength our Jewish community’s commitment to sustainability.
Cultivating our Future: Jewish Community Gardens & Farms
This discussion explores local stories of success and challenge in building gardens at Jewish institutions. What are best practices, things to consider, and tips for sustaining a productive garden in a communal space? More details coming soon!
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