Social Impact Archives - 糖心vlogl /hi_topic/social-impact/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:48:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Social Impact Archives - 糖心vlogl /hi_topic/social-impact/ 32 32 220799709 At Virginia Tech Hillel, Sustainability and Jewish Tradition Go Hand in Hand /at-virginia-tech-hillel-sustainability-and-jewish-tradition-go-hand-in-hand/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:30:40 +0000 /?p=17257 When it comes to getting an early start as Jewish program facilitators, Hillel at Virginia Tech鈥檚 Greg and Amanda Herring might have set a new Hillel record: They鈥檝e been running Jewish community meals since they were 12 years old.

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In celebration of Earth Day, we are excited to share the incredible work that Virginia Tech Hillel does to care for the earth and produce sustainable, kosher food for Jewish students.

When it comes to getting an early start as Jewish program facilitators, Hillel at Virginia Tech鈥檚 Greg and Amanda Herring might have set a new Hillel record: They鈥檝e been running Jewish community meals since they were 12 years old.

鈥淲e actually hosted a Passover lunch in middle school in the cafeteria, because we were tired of whatever our moms had been making for Passover by midway through the week,鈥 Amanda recalled. 鈥淪o we had a small group of Jewish friends and said, 鈥楬ow about everybody just brings one thing that your mom has made, and we鈥檒l have a little Passover potluck at school during lunch?鈥欌

It鈥檚 been a long journey from the middle school cafeteria to building a sustainable kosher food program at , where Amanda serves as the Kurtz Family Executive Director and Greg as the Hillel chef 鈥 but food has played a role at every step. 

Greg and Amanda began dating during their college years, while Amanda attended Virginia Tech, where she was Hillel president, and Greg attended culinary school in Jerusalem. Greg later moved back to Virginia to be closer to Amanda, and together, they helped open the , with Greg as the original head chef. They also spent several years in New York, where they were some of the first OneTable Shabbat hosts. 鈥淗osting Shabbat dinners in our sixth-floor walkup for anyone willing to walk up six flights of stairs,鈥 Amanda joked. 

After years working in farm-to-table and fine dining, and then getting even closer to where food came from by learning butchery, Greg had become deeply invested in sustainable food and farming 鈥 values Amanda shared as well. After a period of time in the Washington, D.C. area, they knew they wanted to live somewhere they could have enough land to do some farming of their own. 

That brought them back to Blacksburg 鈥 and back to Virginia Tech Hillel, where Amanda became executive director in 2023.

鈥淲hen we came back to Hillel, one of the most important things to us was living our food values and our Jewish identity of gathering people around the table,鈥 Amanda said. 鈥淎s we got in touch with the and the , we realized that so many of the rules around food in kashrut come from our agricultural ancestors. Getting in touch with where our food comes from makes so many kashrut laws more relatable.鈥

One example among many is the ways we make sure meat is safe for consumption.

鈥淛ews were about 3,000 years ahead of the USDA in terms of some things,鈥 Greg said, referring to antemortem and postmortem inspections of animals before and after slaughter 鈥 a USDA standard, and an ancient practice amongst kosher butchers. 

鈥淭he concept that the animal must be healthy and calm, and able to stand calmly and presently to be slaughtered is a foundational tenant of Jewish slaughter that dates back thousands of years, and it took the Mad Cow outbreak for the rest of the world to go say, 鈥楬ey, maybe if that animal can鈥檛 even stand up, it isn鈥檛 safe to eat,鈥欌 he added.

The Jewish tenet of being stewards of the earth has become a core value in how Greg and Amanda approach their Hillel鈥檚 food program, which has been transformational in their community. All of their meat comes from , a local kosher producer that is certified 鈥渞egenerative,鈥 which means that the way they farm animals is carbon-negative 鈥 actually reducing the carbon impact on the planet. Greg and Amanda have also worked to build partnerships with local farms so that as much of the produce they use as possible is locally sourced.

鈥淚t鈥檚 about knowing your farmers,鈥 Amanda explained. 鈥淚t鈥檚 talking to people, and building relationships, and saying, 鈥楲ook, we鈥檙e a nonprofit. We鈥檙e a Hillel. We鈥檙e trying to feed students. We鈥檙e trying to feed them well and healthy, because that makes your mind work.鈥欌

In return, Amanda explained, the farmers are able to look at what they have 鈥 for example, 10 cases of tomatoes that are perfectly good to eat, but probably won鈥檛 sell. That would be a product loss for the farm, and would harm their sustainability goals because of the wasted food. 

鈥淪o at Hillel, with our freezer space and our massive tomato mill, we can take all those cases of tomatoes, turn them all into sauce, freeze them, and use them throughout the year,鈥 she said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e helping our farmer, and they鈥檙e helping us, because we get them at a huge discount.鈥

That approach to sustainability has made its way not just into Hillel鈥檚 kitchen, but into their programming as well. At Shabbat dinners, after the blessings but before students are called up to get their food, Greg will talk the students through where the food came from, telling them the names of the farms and encouraging them to visit.

鈥淭his is maybe one of the only environmental movements that鈥檚 asking you to be kind of gluttonous,鈥 Amanda said. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e not giving up fast fashion, you鈥檙e not giving up something else. You鈥檙e just eating the most delicious food, because it鈥檚 as fresh and seasonal and tasty as it gets.鈥

When it comes to advice for others who might be looking to bring more Jewish-inspired sustainability to their kitchens, Amanda and Greg have one big suggestion: start small. 

鈥淢aybe it鈥檚 something as simple as saying, 鈥榃e鈥檙e going to make apple butter, and 100% of our apple butter is going to be from a local orchard,鈥欌 Amanda said. 鈥淭he students can pick apples at Rosh Hashanah, and we鈥檒l have an event where we process them, [and] make a ton of apple butter. And then every week when there鈥檚 a meat meal, we鈥檒l put apple butter with our challah, and the students will know it鈥檚 our apple butter. It鈥檚 one less thing we鈥檙e getting from a distributor 鈥 and students will see what an impact they can have.鈥

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Black-Jewish Unity Dinner Series Continues in Baltimore /black-jewish-unity-dinner-series-continues-in-baltimore/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:26:47 +0000 /?p=17221 The Black-Jewish Unity Dinner series is back 鈥 this time in Baltimore! On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, about 50 students gathered in the J. Millard Tawes Center Ballroom at Coppin State University, one of the nation鈥檚 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), located in the heart of Baltimore. An opportunity to 鈥渂reak bread and build […]

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The Black-Jewish Unity Dinner series is back 鈥 this time in Baltimore!

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, about 50 students gathered in the J. Millard Tawes Center Ballroom at , one of the nation鈥檚 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), located in the heart of Baltimore. An opportunity to 鈥渂reak bread and build bridges,鈥 the dinner brought together Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish students from multiple schools to highlight shared values, build new connections, and deepen understanding between communities.

鈥淏lack and Jewish communities have had a connection for a really long time, especially in the civil rights movement,鈥 said Abby, a Jewish student at Johns Hopkins University. 鈥淸And] both the Jewish students and the HBCU students I met tonight joined our respective institutions looking for a sense of belonging and we鈥檝e found that through our communities.鈥

This unity dinner was the latest in the Black-Jewish Unity Dinner series, organized by 糖心vlogl in partnership with the and (United Negro College Fund). These gatherings, now in their second year, connect Jewish students with students from HBCUs to build on the historic bonds between the Black and Jewish communities. The goal? 

To create opportunities for a new generation of young leaders to connect, communicate, build relationships, and work together on the issues that matter to both communities.

Like the other dinners in the series, the evening鈥檚 program included both speakers and interactive activities. Dr. John Eaves, founder of BJLOT, emceed the event, and Dani Levine, senior director of social impact at 糖心vlogl, facilitated an activity for students to use discussion cards to share their experiences and connect with one another on social, communal, and intellectual topics.

鈥淪tudents, you are center stage today,鈥 Dr. Eaves said. 鈥淵ou are the reason we鈥檙e here. We can hold complex identities and have complex conversations and reforge our historical communal ties.鈥

While students had many different reasons for signing up to attend the dinner, from wanting to learn more about other cultures to wanting to make new connections, the takeaways seemed universal: Our communities have a lot in common, and we need to stand together against those who would try to divide us.

鈥淲e鈥檙e actually really very similar,鈥 said Dasani, a student at . 鈥淓ven though we formed our connection during the civil rights movement, now we can use our voices to speak out for people and focus on our connections and similarities.鈥

鈥淚t鈥檚 good to see young adults from other religions and cultures and connect to each other. We are the face of the future,鈥 she added.

In addition to conversations about racism, antisemitism, campus climates, and civil rights history, students were able to discuss their own perspectives on the issues that have made it harder to build relationships between Black and Jewish communities, and how they can work together to heal those connections. 

鈥淢isinformation has pulled our two communities apart, and we want to fight that and bring each other together,鈥 said Gabrielle, a student at Morgan State.

Rabbi Josh Snyder, executive director at Goucher College Hillel, agreed. 鈥淲e can talk about why it鈥檚 important to join together to fight hate, but we have to be in relationship with each other,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t has to be about our relationships.鈥

Students, faculty, and administrators from seven institutions participated in the dinner, including , , , , , , and . 

The Baltimore event was the seventh installment in the unity dinner series, which has engaged hundreds of students as of this spring. To invest in the ongoing connections and collaborations between Black and Jewish students, students who attended are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in microgrants to host a follow-up event of any kind, as long as it is organized by at least one Hillel-participating student and one HBCU student.

鈥淭o our students, we need your leadership right now. We need you to answer the call to fight for justice and community,鈥 said Dr. Jenkins. 鈥淏e the agents of change 鈥 even when it鈥檚 not easy.鈥

We鈥檙e excited to continue the series this spring with students from across the country. Learn more about past unity dinners.

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How My Experience on a Farm Brought Me Closer to Judaism /story/how-my-experience-on-a-farm-brought-me-closer-to-judaism/ Fri, 17 May 2024 14:53:56 +0000 /?post_type=hi_story&p=11929 I have lived in Jewish communities throughout my life, but until recently, I never understood what being Jewish actually meant. In fact, when I entered college at Tulane University, I didn’t feel connected to my Jewish identity. However, during my freshman year two years ago, I saw an email from Hillel for a FREE trip […]

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I have lived in Jewish communities throughout my life, but until recently, I never understood what being Jewish actually meant. In fact, when I entered college at Tulane University, I didn’t feel connected to my Jewish identity. However, during my freshman year two years ago, I saw an email from Hillel for a FREE trip to Berkeley, California, to visit an Urban Farm, and I thought, 鈥淲hy not apply?鈥 Little did I know that decision would change my life.

On the day I arrived at Urban Adamah, an educational farm and community center in Berkeley, California that integrates the practices of Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture, and social action to build loving, just, and sustainable communities, we were given questions to think about, such as, “What does Judaism being inherently earth-based mean to you?”

I had no idea.

During that trip, I learned the utter joy of sticking my hands in the soil, and foraging to make spectacular pesto and nettle leaf tea. I even hung out with goats. And I learned about the land we were on, home to the Native American Ohlone tribe. After a freshman year filled with suffocating anxiety, I gave gratitude to the earth – the lemons growing on the trees, the sun setting. As we celebrated Shabbat and prayed with song, we gave thanks to the people who cherished this land and granted us the privilege to be there. That鈥檚 when I discovered that Judaism was what I had been missing.

Still, I didn鈥檛 feel 鈥淛ewish enough鈥 and thought I didn鈥檛 have a Jewish story to tell.

But when I returned from this one-week escape, I incorporated mindfulness practices into my daily life. I started attending Hillel activities and engaging with my Judaism 鈥 not necessarily in a religious way, but in a cultural way. Hillel was a safe space for me to eat falafel, attend Shabbat dinner, or just study. My love of Judaism also encouraged me to learn about other religions as well. I even worked as a barista at a nonprofit cafe and Methodist church.

I wanted to go back to Urban Adamah, this place that changed my perspective of the world. And two years later, this spring, I decided to go back to the farm as a student leader. While I was  concerned the experience wouldn鈥檛 be as transformative this time around, the second I was welcomed back by Kiki, the programming director, I realized I had nothing to worry about.

The first day, I connected with people in many different ways, whether in deep conversation or by playing competitive rock-paper-scissors. There were both Jewish and non-Jewish students, learning together on a farm rooted in Jewish practice, and everyone put their all into the trip. 

The most beautiful part of this experience was the engagement I had with others. On my first trip, I was the youngest participant, but this time I was one of the oldest. I shared my journey and my advice, helping people realize the idea of being 鈥渘ot Jewish enough鈥 is a myth.

Remember that question I mentioned earlier about how Judaism is inherently earth-based? Well, it wasn’t mentioned in the handouts we got. But the question is so integral to how I cultivated my relationship with Judaism. So I posed it to others, and suddenly, they were reflecting on it too. Those words started to mean a lot to all of us.

Moreover, I became a leader, a person people can confide in and trust. I lead through listening, giving advice, having fun, and just being there for others. My experience with Judaism gave me wisdom, and  taught me to think about myself as part of the world. We live in coexistence with the land, the air, the animals, and each other. And if you see yourself as a tiny piece of a puzzle, being there for others is innate.

The students on the trip were all so different. Many of us would never have known each other, or would have made assumptions about one another and never been friends. But now we had one thing in common. We all chose to be on a Jewish farm for spring break. And that meant something.

Together, we were questioning the world, ourselves, the land, everything. It was amazing. It was natural. And I think Judaism makes us question things; it makes us think.

One of my favorite memories on the farm was my first morning, when I came  down for breakfast and saw 15 people eating together. I was asked if I wanted scrambled eggs, so they could add it to the mix. I was offered coffee from a freshly brewed pot. I was in awe. Like, who are these people and how did I get so lucky to hang out with them? 

This feeling spread throughout the trip. Mindfulness in the morning was significant, with almost every day starting with Avodat Lev, where we would wake up singing, expressing gratitude, and stretching our bodies. We put effort into putting a good start to our morning, and one day, we woke up to watch the sunrise at the beach.

We also saw the beauty of Shabbat as a collective group. Although I regularly go to Shabbat dinner, I鈥檇 forgotten the beauty of services. No matter one鈥檚 religion, in just an hour, we all experienced a range of emotions,  joy, mourning, finding peace, and then eating. The feeling was indescribable. And since most of us gave up our phones for the 25 hours of Shabbat, we were connecting only with each other, leaving out the stressors from the outside world.

Before my time on the farm, I thought there was a 鈥渞ight鈥 way to be Jewish, and I did not fit that mold. Urban Adamah allowed me to cultivate my own relationship with Judaism, and embrace the parts that resonate with me. I was taught how to think, not what to think. Through song, meditation, conversations, games, music, dancing, services, and prayer, I found myself connecting to my identity. Judaism truly is empowering, but only when we are given the opportunity to empower ourselves with it. As I return to my normal life, I continue to liberate myself through Judaism.

I am Jewish and I am proud.

Hannah Rubinstein is a junior at Tulane University, majoring in finance and studio art, with a concentration in glass. 

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Black-Jewish Student Unity Dinner Series Continues in Atlanta /black-jewish-student-unity-dinner-series-continues-in-atlanta/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:52:45 +0000 /?p=11228 Earlier this year, Dillard University partnered with Tulane Hillel in New Orleans to host the first in a series of unity dinners aimed at bringing together students from Black and Jewish communities. Created by Dr. John Eaves of the Atlanta-based nonprofit Black and Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow (BJLOT), in close partnership with 糖心vlogl, the […]

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Earlier this year, Dillard University partnered with Tulane Hillel in New Orleans to host the first in a series of unity dinners aimed at bringing together students from Black and Jewish communities. Created by Dr. John Eaves of the Atlanta-based nonprofit , in close partnership with 糖心vlogl, the goal of the series is to enable a new generation of Black and Jewish college students to build relationships, learn about commonalities and differences through personal stories, and come together around shared values and priorities, such as combating antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and bigotry of all kinds.

On March 28, the series continued with a gathering at , a synagogue in Atlanta, Georgia. Nearly 40 Black and Jewish college students from , , , , , , , and attended the event, which was co-hosted by 糖心vlogl, , , the , the , and .

鈥淲hat a great honor to host this Unity Dinner at the Temple, the place once led by Senior Rabbi Jacob Rothschild, who had a strong friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Both of these men worked tirelessly to address discrimination against Blacks in Atlanta and other parts of the south,鈥 said Dr. Eaves. 鈥 I hope that this new generation of Black and Jewish emerging leaders will be inspired to rekindle this historical alliance to address antisemitism and racism on college campuses today.鈥

The evening鈥檚 program included remarks by special guests including Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. For the majority of the evening, Black, Jewish and Black Jewish students engaged over dinner in both facilitated and informal conversations with students of different identities and school affiliations.

鈥淭he evening reminded me of something that鈥檚 often easier to forget: the importance of conversation,鈥 said Jane Scanlan-Emigh, a student from Agnes Scott College. 鈥淐onversation gives rise to connection, which helps dissolve ignorance. Ignorance means unknownness, and unknownness breeds fear. Fear leads to division, which makes it impossible for us to fight for liberation for both of our peoples.鈥

At tables that blended those from different college communities, students were able to connect and communicate, talk about their campus environments, and find common ground. They also spoke about seeking community and safe spaces, finding pride in their identities, and fighting for what they believe in amid discrimination.

鈥淭here鈥檚 a Buddhist phrase I like to share with students as a goal for all of us, which is to have a strong back, and a soft front,鈥 said Adina Danzig Epelman, vice president for engagement and impact at 糖心vlogl. 鈥淓ach of us, regardless of our backgrounds, should be confident in and enriched by our own identities, and at the same time, very open to learning about the experiences of others, and coming together to speak out against hate, no matter who is targeted.鈥

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Dillard University Kicks off Black-Jewish Student Unity Dinners /dillard-university-kicks-off-black-jewish-student-unity-dinners/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:27:13 +0000 /?p=10219 This week, students gathered together at Dillard University to kick off a series of unity dinners, aimed at bringing together students from Black and Jewish communities.

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What makes a good meal into a great one? The people you gather with, and the conversations you have.

This week, students gathered together at to kick off a series of unity dinners, aimed at bringing together students from Black and Jewish communities. The goal of the series, created by Dr. John Eaves of the Atlanta-based nonprofit in close partnership with 糖心vlogl, is to highlight shared values, build new relationships, and focus on how students can work together to fight antisemitism, anti-Black racism, the intersection and overlap of both forms of hatred, and bigotry of all kinds.听聽

Tulane University second-year student, Mali Weitzman, shared, 鈥淚 found this event to be very impactful. All forms of oppression are interconnected and one way to fight that is humanization, which is what this dinner is all about in my opinion.鈥

By hosting these dinners, BJLOT 鈥 in partnership with 糖心vlogl, , and the 鈥 seeks to create a unique and critical opportunity for a new generation of Black and Jewish college students to connect, communicate, and build future alliances to fight racism and antisemitism through activism and advocacy.

The first dinner at Dillard University, the oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Louisiana, welcomed students from Dillard, Tulane University Hillel, Loyola University, and Xavier University, the state鈥檚 only historically Black and Catholic university. Over a meal of falafel and chocolate babka, students discussed their differing and overlapping perspectives, identified common ground, and made plans to take collective action as a united and diverse community through further discussion, student-run programs, and connecting with national leaders in the Black and Jewish communities.听

Dr. Rochelle Ford, the president of Dillard University and a recent speaker at the 2023 March for Israel, spoke during the dinner and shared the history of collaboration between Black and Jewish communities in New Orleans that led to Dillard鈥檚 founding. In reflecting on the evening, Dr. Ford said, 鈥淭onight is about getting beyond politics. We are going to lean into people instead of politics.鈥澛

Dr. Ford鈥檚 words and her actions at Dillard, including her work to reestablish聽 the Dillard University National Center for Black-Jewish Relations speak to the goals that BJLOT and 糖心vlogl hope to accomplish with further conversations among Black and Jewish communities.听

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Connecting Across Faith Traditions /connecting-across-faith-traditions/ Mon, 22 May 2023 14:32:12 +0000 /?p=7853 In partnership with the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Social Impact Department offers Interfaith Outreach Microgrants, which support projects that are the outgrowth of collaborative relationship-building between Jewish students and students from other faith traditions, and that result in expanding and strengthening relationships among students from different faith traditions. Below are some examples of […]

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In partnership with the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Social Impact Department offers Interfaith Outreach Microgrants, which support projects that are the outgrowth of collaborative relationship-building between Jewish students and students from other faith traditions, and that result in expanding and strengthening relationships among students from different faith traditions. Below are some examples of recent multifaith programs from across the country.听

Syracuse University:

Rabbi Ethan Bair and Imam Amir Duri膰, both chaplains at Syracuse University, were inspired to build relationships between the Jewish and Muslim students on campus as a way to strengthen their individual and shared faith communities. With an Interfaith Microgrant from 糖心vlogl, Imam Duri膰 and Rabbi Bair worked with their student leaders to host a that would serve as an iftar for Muslim students and an opportunity to observe Passover for Jewish students. 120 students with equal representation from both faith communities gathered for dinner, a Kahoot about the relationship between Judaism and Islam, and powerful conversations about the connections between these two faith traditions.

Students discuss their different faith identities at a multifaith Passover and Ramadan celebration
Students discuss their different faith identities at a multifaith Passover and Ramadan celebration

The celebration was followed by a community service project centered around the value of tzedakah or sadaqah, shared by both faiths. Both Rabbi Blair and Imam Duri膰 remain committed to continued shared learning and celebrations.听

Wake Forest University: 

During Passover and Ramadan, students from across multiple faith communities gathered together for a communal Interfaith Seder and Iftar. Over 60 students who identify as Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, and more attended the event. Aman Kimani, the President of the Hindu Student Association shared, 鈥淚t was a really impactful and immersive experience to learn about each other鈥檚 cultures and religions – not just with Jewish and Muslim people, but with people who hold all kinds of beliefs and traditions.鈥澛

University of Miami:

The University of Miami Hillel recently hosted an Interfaith Shabbat program, led by student leaders from multiple faith communities. Katherine Pratha, one of the student organizers of the event, shared this reflection, 鈥淲e had a fantastic time at InterFaith Shabbat! I truly enjoyed the ability to work with student leaders from other faiths on an event that meant so much to me. Coming from an interfaith family, dialogue surrounding shared traditions and differences has always been a conversation of value to myself and my learning. The ability to learn from other students of other faith practices while sharing the Jewish tradition of Shabbat with communities at the University of Miami was an enriching experience that I sincerely hope to repeat.鈥

For more information on 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Interfaith Microgrants, connect with the Social Impact team at socialimpact@hillel.org.听

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Announcing 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Climate Action Plan /announcing-hillel-internationals-climate-action-plan/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:54:00 +0000 /?p=7475 糖心vlogl is excited to announce the launch of its Climate Action Plan in partnership with Adamah.听

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糖心vlogl is excited to announce the launch of its Climate Action Plan in partnership with Adamah.听

糖心vlogl is a founding signatory of the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition. The Coalition is made up of Jewish organizations committed to climate action. Each signatory commits to publishing and then following a Climate Action Plan. Hillel鈥檚 participation in the Coalition and our Climate Action Plan are Inspired by Jewish values, our students, and our obligation to the next generation. Through this Climate Action Plan and our participation in the Coalition, we are working with organizations across the Jewish nonprofit sector to mitigate the worst effects of climate change and build a more sustainable future together. 

Young people have been leading the Jewish community in recognizing, learning, advocating, and taking action about climate change. Many Hillel student leaders are deeply concerned about the impact of climate change, and are seeking opportunities to put their Jewish values into action around environmental sustainability. 

In response to this critical concern, 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Social Impact department includes environmental sustainability and climate action as priority areas. Hillel also created an advisory committee to amplify current efforts on campuses and to guide the Hillel movement鈥檚 growing work in this area. 

As part of the Climate Action Plan, Hillel is dedicated to prioritizing organizational learning, student programming, a climate impact assessment, and a reduction of climate impact from conferences and events. 

The Jewish value of 鈥淭ikkun Olam (repairing the world)鈥 continues to be a guiding value for Hillel as we move forward in addressing the climate crisis and how it impacts communities across the world. 

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Five Things You Need to Know 糖心vlog 糖心vlogl’s Climate Action Plan /five-things-you-need-to-know-about-hillel-internationals-climate-action-plan/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:46:00 +0000 /?p=7472 Busy studying for midterms but want to know what steps Hillel is taking to address climate change? Here are the top five things you need to know about 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Climate Action Plan:

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Five Things You Need to Know 糖心vlog 糖心vlogl’s Climate Action Plan

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March 9, 2023

Busy studying for midterms but want to know what steps Hillel is taking to address climate change? Here are the top five things you need to know about 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Climate Action Plan:

1. It all starts with learning

One of the top priorities in 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Climate Action Plan is increasing organizational understanding of sustainability and climate change. Through professional development opportunities, education for board members and lay leaders, and student-focused education, Hillel is committed to ongoing learning and thought leadership around climate change. 

2. Enriching climate education for students across the Hillel movement聽

Hillel鈥檚 Service Engagement internship will increase its focus on and education about sustainability and climate action. Partnering with , , and is also an important part of enriching climate education for campus Hillels and for helping our partner organizations connect with students. 

3. Assessing Hillel鈥檚 climate impact with an eye towards action

This year, the 糖心vlogl Student Cabinet set climate action as one of their priorities and formed an Environmental Sustainability. Alongside 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Social Impact team, the Student Cabinet members will begin the process of assessing Hillel鈥檚 climate impact, both on a local and international level. This work will inform future recommendations and climate-related initiatives across the Hillel movement. 

4. Making events greener

糖心vlogl will work to reduce the impact of Hillel鈥檚 conferences and events. This collaboration will combine sustainability education at events with efforts to reduce the event鈥檚 environmental impact. 

5. 糖心vlogl takes the lead

As one of the inaugural signatories to the Climate Action Plan and a pioneer of the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, 糖心vlogl is committed to being a climate leader in the global Jewish community and beyond. 

糖心vlogl鈥檚 Partnership with Adamah and its implementation of the Climate Action Plan is part of Hillel鈥檚 ongoing dedication to protecting and repairing the world we live in. We look forward to sharing updates as this work continues.听

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