About Adamah
Adamah is the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America.
Our mission is to cultivate vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth. We believe in the deep connection between people & planet, adam & adamah.
Our Impact:
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20,000 people participated in Immersive Retreats and Jewish Environmental Education
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12,000 people participated in community engagement efforts, including retreat rentals, campus use and farming
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Over 200 organizations are members the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition
Our Mission
We cultivate vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth,
catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive experiences, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.
Our Values
Community and Belonging
We build authentic relationships and embrace diversity.
Joy, Love, & Hope
We create joyous experiences filled with love that give people hope for the future.
Nature Connection
We tap into the healing inspiration and wisdom of the natural world.
Jewish Wisdom
We draw guidance & inspiration from Jewish text, prayer, ritual, calendar, stories, and song.
Peoplehood & Planethood
The Jewish people need to come together, in Israel and the diaspora, to build a more sustainable future together.
Youth Empowerment
We center and support rising generations as they find their voice and drive change toward a brighter future.
Collective Action
We learn from our elders that we go farther together, building momentum with our partners and allies.
Our Leadership Team
![Jakir Manela](https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Jakir-Manela-New-150x150.png)
Jakir Manela
Chief Executive Officer
jakir@adamah.org
410.500.5366
Reisterstown, MD
![Rachel Siegal](https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Rachel-Siegal-150x150.jpg)
Rachel Siegal
Chief Development Officer
rachel.siegal@adamah.org
212.908.2512
Baltimore, MD
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Eve Wachhaus
Chief Operating Officer
eve.wachhaus@adamah.org
410.500.5374
Towson, MD
![Yoni Stadlin](https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yoni-Stadlin-1-150x150.jpg)
Yoni Stadlin
Chief Program Officer
yoni.stadlin@adamah.org
Philadelphia, PA
![Risa Alyson Cooper](https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Risa-Alyson-Cooper-150x150.png)
Risa Alyson Cooper
Chief National Programs Officer
risa@adamah.org
212.908.2503
Toronto, Canada
![David Rendsburg](https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/David-Rendsburg-150x150.jpg)
David Rendsburg
Chief Finance & Administration Officer
david.rendsburg@adamah.org
212.908.2509
Philadelphia, PA