by Annie Wolock | Oct 30, 2026 | Climate
By Michael S. Simon, Beth Israel Congregation The Ann Arbor Jewish (A2J) Climate Circle is holding our fifth community combined climate-themed Shabbat services and potluck dinner on Friday, November 13, at 6 pm. The theme of this climate Shabbat will be “A Climate...
by Annie Wolock | Oct 30, 2026 | Climate
Rodger Wolff, Jewish Cultural Society for the A2J CC A2J CC welcomes the Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) as our newest member organization. JCS is Ann Arbor’s Humanistic Judaism congregation, with a thriving Social Action group, and is beginning its journey toward...
by Annie Wolock | Sep 30, 2026 | Climate
Shoshannah Lenski, Executive Director, Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility You’re probably tired of detours after construction season, but here’s one I think you will enjoy: next time you’re in the vicinity of the Jewish Community Center, head one minute south on...
by Annie Wolock | Sep 30, 2026 | Climate
By Joseph McFarland In late July, Jewish Family Services (JFS) received an urgent call: local garden crops were being cleared to make room for new projects. Guided by a core philosophy of recycling and upcycling (whether furniture, household items, clothing, or food),...
by Annie Wolock | Aug 30, 2026 | Climate
By Joelle Abramowitz Purchase your apples and parsley at any local farmer’s market. This month’s seasonal recipe is for an apple, pomegranate, and parsley salad, making the most of in-season local apples and parsley. The dish includes Rosh Hashanah staples, apple and...
by Annie Wolock | Aug 30, 2026 | Climate
By Michael S. Simon for the Beth Israel Green Team Task Force Tashlich was first introduced around the 13th century, performed on the first day of Rosh Hashanah as a means of casting off sin. The tradition involves proceeding to a moving body of water, preferably one...
