Each month, Sinai congregants who are concerned about the environment gather together to share their enthusiasm and their ideas. This robust and inter-generational group takes the time to understand local and national initiatives. That awareness turns into action as members empower each other to take action, whether in the form of advocacy, attending events, or taking direct steps to reduce our carbon footprint and to repair the world.
This group is responsible for
- our recent energy audit in which deficiencies around our campus were identified… and then the group helped find the funding to make changes throughout our building (switching to LED lighting, installing motion sensors, etc.),
- our adoption of composting and recycling,
- our adoption of solar panels on our building,
- our use of organic foods before and after Shabbat services,
- our monthly “going green” tips that are distributed to the congregation,
- elevating the environmental conversation and activities in our preschool and youth programs,
- and so much more!
If you would like to join the monthly Environmental Awareness Committee meeting, visit the calendar for upcoming dates and the Zoom link. Got questions? Email ShomreiAdamah@templesianiatlanta.org.
The Temple Sinai Shomrei Adamah: Environmental Awareness Committee announces the 2024 Eco Challenge!
Each month throughout 2024, the EAAC will issue a new challenge for the Temple Sinai congregation.
The monthly challenges will highlight an area of environmental awareness and provide actionable tasks and educational resources everyone can do.
Participate each month and learn how to make being green part of being Jewish. Complete all twelve challenges and become a Shomrei Adamah - Guardian of the Earth!
Do you want to live a “greener” life, but don’t know where to start? Embracing eco-friendly practices is a powerful and faith-centric way to contribute to a healthier planet. Whether you're seeking to reduce your carbon footprint, conserve resources, or create a more sustainable lifestyle, these Green Tips offer practical and impactful ways to make a positive environmental impact in your daily and Jewish life.
