
Transitioning Organizations
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Jewish Federations Leading on Climate

Shelley Rivkin
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, Vice President of Local and Global EngagementThese federations are driving impactful climate action reducing carbon footprints while saving money and increasing communal engagement. Join us to hear three case studies from a diverse set of communities, and then participate as we think together about what models are most replicable and how we might accelerate the pace of change across the federation system.
Spiritual Audacity & Bold Political Action: What is a Dayenu Circle and How to Start One
Dayenu Circles are where people to take action to address the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action. There are more than 50 Dayenu Circles across the U.S., rooted in neighborhoods, congregations, on college campuses, and among friends. We're having an impact, from working to end neighborhood oil drilling in California to stopping a dirty fracked gas power plant in Connecticut, to working together across the country to pass the Build Back Better Act. Learn from Vicki Kaplan, Director of Organizing for Dayenu (a Jewish Climate Fest producer) and friends what Dayenu Circles are, our values and principles, how we work, and how to get started.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Navigating Local Resources and Connections to Take Action
So you’ve heard about ways to push for bold climate policies at the national level. But how does that translate into taking action in your own locality? Where do you start to find resources about incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency? What are the resources in your area that can help you start your projects on decarbonizing? What kinds of projects can you realistically take on given factors in your community, building, and region? Join us to learn more about how to find local resources, what to be looking for based on your organization’s objectives, and how to get started with the resources you have to take actionable steps in reducing your organization’s environmental footprint.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Decarbonizing Community Organizations
Learn about ways that you can decarbonize in your organization. This conversation will center around practical and proven solutions to the climate crisis and the importance of lowering the carbon footprint of the Jewish community. Join this panel of experts as they share and discuss their experiences decarbonizing in their own organizations. Learn about projects you can implement in your institutions and communities and how to make environmental concerns a priority.