Green Newton

Sunday, June 8, 8:30am-5:00pm. Temple Beth Elohim (10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley).

The Fourth Jewish Climate Action Conference will focus on how we can work together to make necessary systemic change. The goal is to inspire participants by highlighting ongoing successful collaborative efforts and to offer strategies for living a resilient and hopeful life in these troubled times.

There will be both live and remote sessions, allowing local climate activists to gather together along with others from across the country for the purpose of strengthening community. Sessions will be presented by secular and Jewish climate organizations, members of synagogue green teams, public employees, private citizens, and others interested in sharing their challenges, successes, and commitments.

Registration and check-in starts at 8:30am. Our plenary begins at 9:30am, followed by morning sessions with parallel presentations and workshops. The keynote will be presented during a vegan lunch provided by a local restaurant. The conference will continue with afternoon sessions of presentations and workshops. The conference will conclude with music, singing, and dancing.

Vendors, exhibitors, and artists will be featured throughout the day. Zoom participants will be able to visit a virtual exhibit hall.

Sessions will cover topics addressing:

• the power of coalition and community to address climate change and environmental justice;
• changing the transportation, housing, and energy infrastructure;
• national organizing and advocacy;
• artistic expression as a practice for processing, healing, and moving forward;
• greening your finances;
• overcoming racism in climate justice; and
• ​how to implement Jewish values into our climate work.

Discounts are available for groups, young adults, and volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help ensure attendees have a powerful learning and networking experience. Volunteer shifts range from 1-4 hours; perks include lunch and access to the whole conference at a deep discount. Sponsorship opportunities are available for everyone from individuals and small non-profits to national for-profit corporations.

The activism of the Jewish Climate Action Network of Massachusetts is rooted in the Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) and Shomrei Adamah (guardians of the earth). JCAN-MA invites the participation of anyone who holds these same values, regardless of faith. And if we’re going to reach our global climate goals by 2050, we need everyone to do the work right now.