Sustainability Current Events and Programs
Join us for the next Sustainability Committee meeting on the third Sunday of the month, 11:00 am-12:30 pm via zoom. Check the Shir Hadash calendar for exact details. Help us plan our activities for the next six months.
hazon community of practice meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 12:30-2:00
Join us as community members introduce ourselves and our organizations, share where we are at on our organizational climate action journeys, and discuss how we want to structure/make use of this community of practice to maximize support of its members. Linda, Alissa and Shanda are our official representatives to this group but all Shir Hadash members are welcome.
Meeting ID: 225 841 6697
Passcode: coalition
https://hazon-org.zoom.us/my/
Dayenu of Jewish Silicon Valley, Big Banks Fuel Climate Change: How to Move Your Money Securely
Wednesday, February 28,
Worried about how your banking practices support fossil fuel investments? Come hear Jim Thompson, founder of This! Is What We Did and Shir Hadash member Robert Chaykin share their experience about how to move our money to banks and investment portfolios that will provide the benefits of banking and investing without abetting climate change. As well as how to encourage our organizations to make the change. Register here
Where is Your Recycling and Composting Really Going?
Sunday, March 5, 11:30-2 at Shir Hadash
Many of those who viewed The Story of Plastic and participated in the discussion have been seeking opportunities for action. Missed the discussion? Watch it here
Join us at Shir Hadash during the Purim Carnival to find out how you can follow-up with your waste management provider to make sure that the materials they say are composted and recycled are processed accordingly and share ideas to reduce plastic use.
Reform Action Center (RAC-CA) Regional Meeting at Sherith Israel, San Francisco
Sunday, March 19, 10:30-2:30
RAC-CA is focusing on Climate legislation for the next 2 years. This is our opportunity to:
- Share experiences and ideas for organizing in our communities
- Learn about our Climate Tzedek legislation priorities and help shape the 2023 campaign
- Participate in Jewish learning connected to climate change
- Learn skills to build an impactful campaign
- Enjoy social time and a delicious lunch!
Carpools will be organized the week of March 12. Register for the gathering here: RAC-CA Extended Bay Area Regional Gathering
Community Resilience Leadership Pilot Program
Wednesdays, March 15, April 12, May 3, May 31, 6-8 pm on zoom
Community resilience grows in many ways and sizes such as a community center or library providing shelter and supplies during emergencies, a church or school, going green, neighbors sharing locally grown food, and more. Come to learn how we can build community resilience together and consider possible directions for Shir Hadash.
The meeting themes are:
- Resilience overview and South Bay success stories
- Disaster readiness and recovery
- Community mutual support
- Sustainable climate-ready solutions.
See the attached flyer for more information.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Inflation Reduction Act
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Get a free Smart Thermostat or Smart Plugs and help end California blackouts!