Zahavah Sterling ’27 has found community and connection at Dickinson and around the world, studying abroad in Spain and Argentina during her junior year and helping build community through Jewish life and environmental initiatives on campus.
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How Adamah on Campus has Impacted my College Experience
Throughout my college experience, I have always been drawn to my Hillel at University of Wisconsin-Madison for social and religious reasons. I originally got involved after participating in the Jewish Learning Fellowship 1.0 and Shabbat Hosting Lab. My instructor for Shabbat Hosting Lab came up to me and a friend that I knew from my overnight summer camp growing up and asked if we were interested in starting a chapter at Madison for an environmental Jewish club called Adamah on Campus.
Adamah on Campus: My Semester in Italy
This past semester I had the opportunity to study abroad in Perugia, Italy. Through the
Umbra Institute, I participated in a program called Food, Sustainability, and the Environment.
Liana’s Reflections as the Adamah ATL Hub Climate Action Intern
For the past six weeks, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the Adamah ATL Hub Climate Action Intern. I came into the internship fueled by Tikkun Olam, hoping to deepen my understanding of how Jewish values can inspire climate advocacy, while helping translate big ideas into actionable solutions. I quickly found those values reflected in Adamah ATL’s work.
Adamah Hosts First Midwest Campus Shabbaton
College students gather at Tamarack for a weekend of Jewish environmental learning.
A Semester at the Arava Institute
[May 20, 2025] Since February, I’ve had the honor to study at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Ketura, Israel. Here, I have had the opportunity to study with incredible peers and professors, and have made connections which will last far beyond the conclusion of the semester.
Spotlight: Shaina Morrel
[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.
UCLA Hillel
[February 12, 2025] As Jewish organizations across the country navigate growing antisemitism on college campuses, UCLA Hillel has had to deal with more: the LA wildfires.
Supporting our LA community
[January 10, 2025] Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh. We are all responsible for one another. As our Los Angeles community suffers devastating loss, we wanted to check in with you, as you, your family, and your friends are in our thoughts with the fire and evacuations. You are not alone in this; we at Adamah are here to support you.
Psychology of the Climate Crisis
[November 22, 2024] Learning about the psychology of the climate crisis and its potentially devastating effects,
especially on young people, inspired me to integrate personal resilience into my activities with students.
Empowering Our Students
[November 22, 2024] Instead of triggering seclusion and anxiety, climate emotions can become anew touchpoint for students to engage.
Adam and Adamah
[November 12, 2024] I began wondering about God’s view of sustainability, and as I delved deeper into Biblical texts, I quickly discovered that this commandment is one of many sustainable practices sprinkled throughout the Torah.
Adamah is empowering the next generation of leaders
[June 21, 2024] Through Adamah’s youth empowerment programs, we are building a joyful and resilient generation of Jewish environmental leaders. This year’s highlights are captured
Announcing the Launch of Adamah on Campus
[August 31, 2023] Cultivating vibrant Jewish campus life through community-building, Jewish environmental education, immersive experiences, and climate action.
Questions For Our Future
[12.20.22] …JYCM leaders are now speaking about their COP27 experience at events nationwide, and poised to grow our campus impact moving forward. So how do we maximize more youth leadership