Ann Arbor Jewish Climate Circle (A2J CC)
Most Jews in the Ann Arbor area believe that climate change is an important issue—perhaps the most significant challenge of our generation. Most of us also understand that Jewish tradition calls us to improve the world for future generations.
The A2J Climate Circle is designed to bring our community together in climate action and create momentum and support.
Started by the Jewish Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, with Annie Wolock (Federation) as the leader, the A2J Climate Circle Planning Committee currently includes Ellen Abramson (JFS), Rena Basch (A2 Recon), Mike Shriberg (TBE), and Michael Simon (BIC). The Planning Committee contacted local Jewish organizations to partner with A2J CC on this initiative.
All area Jewish organizations and groups, large and small, are encouraged to join us.
Who are Current Partners of the Ann Arbor Jewish Climate Circle?
The A2J Climate Circle currently includes the following partners:
- Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation
- Beth Israel Congregation
- Camp Tavor/Habonim Dror
- Center for Jewish Studies at Eastern Michigan University
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
- Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
- Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
- Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor: NextGen
- Temple Beth Emeth
- Washtenaw Jewish News
Each partner organization distributes our content directly to its members monthly via their newsletters.
Current Initiatives
A2J Climate Circle provides articles monthly to the Washtenaw Jewish News on climate-related topics. Topics will include: what local Jewish organizations are doing for climate action; tips for taking climate action; monthly Climate Heroes; Jewish perspectives on climate change; and a monthly calendar of local climate action events.
→ Read Our Climate Articles
In addition to spreading information and awareness about climate action efforts, the A2J CC is sponsoring quarterly Shabbat potlucks open to all. Watch for information about our climate action events in the Federation’s community calendar.