Adamah NY
Cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth in New York
Adamah NY implements Adamah’s national mission on a local scale: connecting people and planet in New York through climate action, youth empowerment, and Jewish environmental education.
Together with UJA Federation of New York, and our municipal and regional community partners, Adamah NY is strengthening our communal resiliency in the face of global uncertainty and responding to the existential crisis of our time with the full power of the Jewish spirit.
Adamah NY is poised for tremendous impact in the months and years ahead – catalyzing vibrant 21st century Jewish life at the intersection of Jewish values and sustainability.
Meet Our Team
Miriam Ehrlich
JYCM NY Kvutzah Cohort Coordinator
Miriam is passionate about Tikkun Olam, and has over five years of experience working with non-profits and on political campaigns. She earned her Master of Social Work at Columbia University and was born and raised in New York City.
212.908.2514
New York, NY
Shahar Sadeh
Director, Adamah NY
Dr. Shahar Sadeh is a scholar practitioner with an extensive experience in strategic planning, program management and community engagement and a diverse background in environment, Jewish communal affairs, academic activism and peacebuilding.
914.893.4122
New York, NY
Jessie Rothfleisch
Climate Action Coordinator – Adamah NY
Jessie graduated from the University of Virginia with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in urban and environmental planning. She likes learning about climate policy in cities and enjoys taking long walks and painting in her free time.
New York, NY
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PAST Events
Adamah NY Climate Action Fund Info Session | July 31, 2024
Adamah is teaming with UJA-Federation of New York to offer $130,000 in matching grants to support energy efficiency in Jewish day schools, yeshivot and synagogues in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition
Powered by Adamah, the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition is a network of Jewish community organizations who recognize the existential threat and moral urgency of climate change and are committed to taking action.
The Adamah NY team works with local Jewish institutions to develop and implement organizational Climate Action Plans that both reduce institutional emissions and mobilize the broader New York Jewish community around climate action.
In July 2024 Adamah NY launched a local Climate Action Fund for day schools, yeshivas, and synagogues located in Adamah NY and UJA-Federation of NY catchment area (NYC’s five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester). Matching grants of $5,000-$10,000 are available to support efforts to get to net-zero GHG emissions through projects that source clean electricity, increase electrification, or enhance energy efficiency. Organizations need to join the Coalition to be eligible to apply. The next application deadline is Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET. Click here to learn more about the Adamah NY Climate Action Fund, that was made possible thanks to the support of UJA Federation of New York.
Other interest-free loans of up to $100,000, with a five year pay-back, and matching grants of up to $10,000 are available through Adamah’s North American Climate Action Fund.
For more information about the Coalition in New York, please contact Dr. Shahar Sadeh, Adamah NY Director, at shahar.sadeh@adamah.org.
Jewish Youth Climate Movement
The Jewish Youth Climate Movement (JYCM) is a Gen Z-led movement integrating Jewish identity and leadership development with community building and climate action. JYCM supports and empowers the next generation of Jewish youth to be leaders in the work to build a sustainable and equitable world for all.
Adamah NY supports and works to expand the impact of JYCM chapters in the Greater New York area.
For more information about JYCM in New York, please contact Miriam Ehrlich, JYCM NY Kvutzah Cohort Coordinator at miriam.ehrlich@adamah.org.
Adamah on Campus
Adamah on Campus is building a joyful, resilient generation of Jewish environmental leaders through education, action and community building.
Adamah NY supports and works to expand the impact of Adamah on Campus, and establish more chapters in New York-based university and college campuses.
For more information about Adamah on Campus in New York, contact campus@adamah.org.
Isabella Freedman
Situated on 400 acres just two hours north of New York City in the Berkshire Mountains, Isabella Freedman has served as a cornerstone for nature immersion, transformative retreats, and inspirational educational experiences for over 130 years.
Join one of several retreats offered year-round focused on Jewish holidays, farm-to-table food, music, meditation, yoga, and more. Or let us host your synagogue, professional group, wedding, b’nei mitzvot, or other private events!
Adamah NY Advisory Council
For more information, contact newyork@adamah.org
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