There is something wonderful about New York Climate Week.
For one week each year, New York becomes a gathering place for people from around the world who are determined to find solutions to one of the greatest challenges of our time: how to protect the people and places we love from climate catastrophes while building a healthier, more resilient and more prosperous future.
Climate activists compile a Tisha B’Av prayer and repair repertoire aimed at healing a hurt environment. Adamah CEO, Jakir Manela was recently quoted in this Dayenu article published in The Forward.
This morning Adamah’s Rabbi Fred will be honored with the Steward of G!d’s Creation Award from the National Religious Coalition on Creation Care! Yasher koach to Fred, the second rabbi to ever receive the award, based on the NRCCC’s website. And what a powerfully appropriate award title to describe you and your work!
Happy Earth Day 2026! Read our message from the CEO right here.
As part of this year’s Climate Week SF, the Jewish Green Business Network will co-host a free three-hour summit on April 22, alongside the Beersheva-based DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center.
At the heart of the work of Jewish Climate Trust are questions about impact. How do we improve the performance of the Jewish community in relation to the climate crisis? Given finite time and money, what interventions, of what sort, might give the greatest possible return? How does one adjudicate between different mechanisms of influence?
[July 31, 2025] Jews have survived many tragedies. Temples destroyed; revolts quelled; expulsion, expulsion, Holocaust. This Saturday night, on Tisha B’Av, the ninth of Av, Jews around the world fast in recognition of these horrors. Now, environmental activists want to add global warming to the list.
WHAT A WEEK. Just one week ago, we embarked on Adamah-NY’s first Roots and Resilience environmental journey to Israel. Landing in Israel on a Friday afternoon was a powerful moment
[April 22, 2025] Bringing the themes of Passover to Earth Day, we connected with our partners at Adamah to discuss, “How can we all be free from environmental injustices?”.
[April 21, 2025] Global temperatures continue to rise, breaking records every year; fires, floods and other extreme weather events are increasing at a rapid pace.
As climate change accelerates, individuals and organizations are looking for ways to address climate concerns, invest in sustainability, protect our waters and make sure our critical resources, such as food, are used responsibly.
[April 3, 2025] In an era of growing climate disasters that threaten Israel, the United States, and Jewish communities worldwide, Jewish philanthropy is stepping up in an unprecedented way. The Jewish Climate Trust (JCT), co-founded by Michael Sonnenfeldt and Stephen Bronfman, marks a new chapter in collective action to mitigate climate risks and prepare for a rapidly changing world. This initiative is not just about philanthropy—it’s about survival, innovation, and responsibility.
[March 24, 2025] This week sees the public debut of Jewish Climate Trust, a new think-and-do tank which we co-founded and co-chair. Its mission is to improve the performance of both the Jewish people and the state of Israel in relation to the climate crisis.
[March 13, 2025] For many smaller agencies, navigating local energy laws is a major challenge. UJA is stepping in to provide guidance, helping them understand regulations and avoid costly fines.
Golda Och Academy (GOA) Chapter of the Jewish Youth Climate Movement (JYCM) joins other finalists for ecoAmerica 2025 American Climate Leadership Awards.
[February 24, 2025] We sat down with Shaina, a passionate Jewish community-builder and environmental advocate, to hear about her journey in the Greater Hartford Jewish scene, her love for sustainability, and the connections she’s fostering.
