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...
by Annie Wolock | Aug 30, 2026 | Climate
The Leaves are Making Teshuvah as chlorophyll fades from their veins to reveal riotous colors of red. the leaves are making teshuvah by letting go of their verdant past. they drop from branches, float on eddies of air to the ground. the leaves are making teshuvah....
by Annie Wolock | Jul 29, 2026 | Climate
By Joelle Abramowitz Purchase your tomatoes at any local farmer’s market or harvest from your backyard! This month’s seasonal recipe is for tomato toast. In-season local tomatoes are the perfect balance of sweet, acidic, and umami flavors, a completely different...
