So much feels out of our control, like rising temperatures. According to NASA, the summer of 2023 was the hottest on record for our planet and just last week the globe reached the hottest temperatures ever measured. Temperatures continue to rise, something many of us are experiencing firsthand. Yet, so much is in our control, like our own actions! That is why we are excited to announce our latest round of Adamah Climate Action Fund grant and loan recipients—organizations that are members of the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, taking concrete action to reduce their own GHG emissions.
Please join us in celebrating these 16 innovative Jewish organizations and their leaders for their impactful work.
- Beth El Congregation of the South Hills (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Congregation B’nai Israel (Tustin, CA)
- Congregation Beth Israel (Austin, TX)
- Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, WA)
- Congregation Shir Hadash (Los Gatos, CA)
- David Posnack JCC (Davie, FL)
- Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center (Baltimore, MD)
- Jewish Community of Amherst (Amherst, MA)
- Michael-Ann Russell JCC (North Miami Beach, FL)
- Shir Shalom VT (Woodstock, VT)
- Siegel JCC Delaware (Wilmington, DE)
- Temple B’nai Israel (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Temple Emanu-El (Sandy Springs, GA)
- Tikkun HaYam – Repair the Sea (Tampa, FL)
- Westchester Torah Academy (New Rochelle, NY)
These awardees are members of the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, a growing cohort of 350+ Jewish organizations that recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and commit to taking action. They have collectively received $292,859 in loans and grants on projects that include solar installations, solar blinds, LED lighting, and energy efficient appliances. Combined, these projects are anticipated to reduce these sixteen organizations’ emissions each year by at least 1,020 metric tons and save them over $121,702 annually through reduced energy bills.
Join the Coalition and initiate a climate action project at your organization today!
Adamah has additional matching grant funding and interest-free loans to support you. Please make note of the November 8 application deadline for these funds:
- North American Climate Loans – 0%-interest loans up to $100,000
- Adamah-NY Climate Action Grant Fund – matching grants up to $10,000 for synagogues, day schools, and yeshivot in NYC’s five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester (made possible by a grant from UJA-Federation of NY)
- Orange County Climate Grant Fund – matching grants up to $10,000 for Coalition members in Orange County, CA (made possible by a gift from Robert S. DeLeon and Susan Mattisinko through the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County)
Learn how you can take action by signing up for a Coalition info session.
Climate and sustainability are now at the forefront of many Jewish organizations and more than ever, we’re making a difference. Our incredible Climate Action team and the generous contributions from donors and foundations nationwide, make this possible. Please donate today to support Adamah’s coalition and driving change across the Jewish community.
Sincerely,
Becky, Risa, & Liore
Director of Food and Climate
Chief National Programs Officer
Deputy Climate Action Director