About Adamah

At Adamah, we inspire and empower people to feel and act on the deep connection between people and planet.

We build community and cultivate a more sustainable future through immersive experiences, inspiring programs, and collective action. In this moment, we must be the bridge between our ancestors and our descendants, mobilizing the power of the Jewish people to respond to the existential crises of our time.

Our Mission

We cultivate vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the Earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through Jewish Environmental Education, Immersive Retreats, and Climate Action.

Our Values

We cultivate connections
We learn from the Earth
We take care of each other
We educate through experience
And, if not now — when?

Our Leadership Team

Jakir Manela

Jakir Manela

Chief Executive Officer

jakir@adamah.org
410.500.5366
Reisterstown, MD

Jakir’s Bio

Eve Wachhaus

Chief Operating Officer

eve.wachhaus@adamah.org
410.500.5374
Towson, MD

Eve’s Bio
Yoni Stadlin

Yoni Stadlin

Chief Program Officer

yoni.stadlin@adamah.org
Philadelphia, PA

Yoni’s Bio
Risa Alyson Cooper

Risa Alyson Cooper

Chief National Programs Officer

risa@adamah.org
212.908.2503
Toronto, Canada

Risa’s Bio
Rachel Siegal

Rachel Siegal

Chief Development Officer

rachel.siegal@adamah.org
212.908.2512
Baltimore, MD

Rachel’s Bio

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David Rendsburg

David Rendsburg

Chief Finance & Administration Officer

david.rendsburg@adamah.org
212.908.2509
Philadelphia, PA

David’s Bio
Adam Berman

Adam Berman

Chief Strategy Advisor

adam.berman@adamah.org
Berkeley, CA

Adam’s Bio