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Countdown to Copenhagen: The Clock is Ticking
In just a few weeks, diplomats and heads of state
from around the world will gather in Copenhagen,
Denmark for the UN Climate Change Conference. We
must urge our leaders to go to Copenhagen and
advocate for a global deal to drastically cut global
warming pollution and help the most vulnerable
developing nations around the world adapt to the
effects of climate change.
Take Action:
Sign the Jewish community-wide "Countdown to
Copenhagen" petition calling on President Obama
to lead the way to a fair and effective
international agreement at Copenhagen. For more
information, contact Legislative Assistant
Rachel Cohen at
202.387.2800.
Ethical Eating Initiative Launches
At the Toronto Biennial, Rabbi Yoffie announced the
new Shulchan Yarok, Shulchan Tzedek (Green
Table, Just Table) Initiative on Jewish ethical
eating. The Initiative calls for a Movement-wide
commitment to "carefully, thoughtfully, Jewishly"
consider our eating choices in our synagogues and
our homes, take more time to eat together as
communities, and think critically about what we put
on our plates when we do.
Take Action:
Visit the Shulchan Yarok, Shulchan Tzedek
resource page to get involved with this exciting
new initiative. We've created a three-part
educational course, NFTY program on food issues, and
resource and program guides for congregations
developing new food policies and planting community
gardens to help you get started!
Let us know
what you're doing to get involved.
This Holiday Season, Travel Justly!
Planning on traveling this holiday season? Be sure
to travel justly! The RAC is proud to announce our
new Traveling Justly initiative, designed to help
Reform Jews make more earth- and labor-friendly
decisions when we travel, both every day and for
special occasions. Visit our new
Traveling Justly page to find tips on
eco-friendly and fair labor travel options and
contribute to clean energy projects in the United
States and Israel.
Take Action:
Help support a Jewish vision of stewardship and
sustainability when you travel by offsetting
your carbon footprint through the new URJ
Environmental Sustainability Fund! For more
information, contact Legislative Assistant
Rachel Cohen at
202.387.2800.
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