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Climate Action Committee

Climate Action Committee (CAC) Mission Statement

The mission of the CAC is to educate the community about the climate crisis in the context of Jewish tradition, teachings, and values and create opportunities for community engagement as well as personal and collective action.

Some examples of our of initiatives are climate related tips for each month rooted in Torah, making Kiddush nearly 100% compostable, and bake sales to raise money for climate related organizations

Members of the Climate Action Committee

Rachela Elias*
Rachel Landsberg*
Leah Riegel
Maayan Lerner
Emma Yuan

* Comittee co-chair

Contact

To learn more about the CAC or to volunteer for specific CAC projects, please email cac@dnoam.org.

Climate Divrei Torah

The CAC hosts climate action Shabbats at least twice a year. In addition, the Shomerei Ha'Adamah Circle meetings each include a short D’var Torah. Click here to see a sampling of these teachings.

Darkhei Noam will be holding its next Climate Action Shabbat on Shabbat morning, September 21st.  Stay tuned for special kids programming, a tasty and zero-waste kiddush, and a special D'var Torah delivered by Rabbi Yonatan, founder and director of The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development based in Jerusalem. 

CAC Tip of the Month

The CAC publishes a climate action tip of the month that coincides with the Jewish calendar. 

Click here for a list of climate action tips with a theme related to each month of the Jewish Calendar”.

Wondering what to do with your etrog after sukkot?
Grow Torah can help you fulfill the mitzvah of Bal Tashchit and compost it for you! See more here: https://www.growtorah.org/etrog

Shomrei Ha'Adamah Dayenu Circle

Shomrei Ha'damah Dayenu Circle brings together Darkhei members and friends to work on climate action and make powerful, positive change with a Jewish voice.  We meet every 2 to 3 months, usually at a home on the UWS.  At every meeting, we ground ourselves in Torah, learn about a new climate issue, and take climate action in real time -- all in a supportive and open community.  You can learn more about Dayenu Circles here.  

Co-chairs: Rachel Belfer and Rachel Landsberg

Jewish Youth Climate Movement- PARK CLEANUP EVENT- Sunday, May 4

Are you looking for a way to be outside in this wonderful spring weather? Darkhei's Jewish Youth Climate Movement group has just the event for you!

We are organizing a park cleanup on Sunday, May 4th from 11 AM to 1 PM. We will meet at the entrance to Central Park on 85th and move to the swings and around the Great Lawn. All people of all ages are welcome-invite your friends! We will provide refreshments and supplies! Hope to see you there!

Thu, June 19 2025 23 Sivan 5785