Environment
From left: Amanda Goodman from Ecotone Partners, Dina Bloom of the Jewish Climate Network and Darrell Godin, KTC COO.
October 6, 2023, 5:57 am
A step towards addressing environmental concerns
...Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton emphasised the institution's dedication to environmental responsibility, saying, "As a school that is guided by Torah, we see it as our sacred duty to teach our students to care for this world..."
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, with a recycled plastic Yad
September 26, 2023, 6:10 am
‘Blue is the new silver’
Rosenthal believes that as Psalm 95 says "Asher lo hayam", the sea is God's, and we should treat it as such.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Ed Rosenthal.
August 10, 2023, 7:29 am
Deep dive into environmental care
"While nature and the environment are very much a part of Judaism, when it comes to water, it's generally viewed as an agent of purification or metaphor.
By Peter Kohn
From left: David Marlow, Janice Furstenberg, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Joel Lazar. Photo: Peter Haskin.
July 3, 2023, 6:44 am
Environmental protection pledge
"Taking action on climate is vital if we want to provide a better future for our children and grandchildren."
By Mia Gardiner
Mount Scopus Memorial College, Burwood Campus. Photo: Peter Haskin.
May 18, 2023, 10:44 am
Schools taking sustainability action
Students from all levels complete gardening and cooking activities every fortnight. Community members beyond family, including the school's rabbis, are invited to the sessions.
By Mia Gardiner
New solar panels being installed at Beth Weizmann Community Centre. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 25, 2023, 7:15 am
Beth Weizmann going green
It is currently in the first phase of its move to a greener future by installing one of two solar panel systems that will meet the majority of its electrical consumption needs.
By Mia Gardiner
Parsia Abedini. Photo: NSW Labor
March 20, 2023, 7:18 am
Voice for Youth
Having lived all my life in Wahroonga and North Turramurra, I am acutely aware of the issues confronting our community and particularly my generation,"
By AJN STAFF
Volunteers at the MedEarth warehouse, packing a truckload of surplus donated hospital beds and medical equipment.
March 19, 2023, 4:30 pm
Helping global healthcare and the planet
'So far, we've saved over 300 tonnes of items going to landfill, which is about the weight of a Boeing 747.'
By Shane Desiatnik
A view from above: The new solar panels installed on the roof of Wolper Jewish Hospital.
March 18, 2023, 8:19 pm
Going greener with solar panel system
It's another impactful initiative to have emerged from its Environment and Sustainability Committee that was established last year.
By AJN STAFF
The Judean Scout Group recently organised a clean-up of Dudley Page Reserve.
March 18, 2023, 6:58 am
A year of growth and rejuvenation
"Being a scout is about learning the proper way to do things. It’s about being honest, friendly and trustworthy."
By AJN STAFF
July 21, 2022, 8:04 am
Environment’s downturn ‘a threat to Jewish tradition’
Australia's ecosystems have significantly declined in the past half-decade and we've lost more mammal species than any other continent.
By PETER KOHN & CARLY ADNO
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