WEDNESDAY APRIL 14 at 7-8:30 EDT
Exploring Climate Solutions with the En-ROADS Policy Simulator
Leaders: Yonatan Malin and Steve Moses
Did you know that you can model the Earth's climate on your personal computer? In the first part of this workshop, we will demonstrate the En-ROADS climate simulator, an online tool that allows users to explore different variables that affect the Earth's climate. For example, En-ROADS allows one to explore the effect of subsidizing more renewable energy, planting more trees, electrifying society as much as possible, or implementing a carbon price. In doing so, En-ROADs empowers people to realize that there is a solution to the climate crisis, but many different actions are required to get to an acceptable level of warming. The actions that help to solve the climate crisis have many co-benefits, including better health outcomes, fewer premature deaths, and more sustainable agriculture. In the latter part of the workshop, we will present carbon pricing policies that reduce emissions quickly while protecting low and middle-income households. We will also discuss current carbon pricing legislation that includes transition assistance for fossil-fuel dependent communities and support for environmental justice communities. Finally, we will share action steps to support these policies and stories from the inspiring work of youth climate activists in the organization Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
SUNDAY APRIL 18 at 5:30-7:00 EDT
All Gender Rosh Chodesh for All Creation
Leaders: Rabbi Moshe Givental and Catherine Bell
This Rosh Hodesh Circle will provide a ritual space for folx to honor the pain of doing environmental work and facing climate disruption head on, to ground their work in gratitude, history, and vision. We will begin our ritual by grounding in the history of Rosh Hodesh circles for Jewish women and in gratitude for the blessings of our lives. This will form the container for us to share and honor personal and collective struggles for environmental health, sustainability, and justice. The ritual will close with exploring new ways of seeing and going forth into action and time to reflect on how a monthly ritual like this might be adapted for environmental groups across the Jewish community. Our time together will draw upon Jewish wisdom and a process developed for providing emotional and spiritual support for communities facing seemingly overwhelming challenges called “The Work That Reconnects” by the Buddhist scholar and activist Joanna Macy (see here for more information). Bring a candle to light during the ritual and a journal to write in.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 21 at 7:30-8:30 PM EDT
A Mixed Marriage: The Science and Spirituality of Climate Change
Leaders: Rabbi Devorah Lynn and Dr. Fred Lipschultz
Our session focuses on the key messages of both the science and Torah, emphasizing values, frequently asked questions, and action. We will discuss how neither interfere with each other and how Judaism provides a rich tradition of both spiritual text and science. We will probably interject some partnership humor, banter and competition into the conversation. We will especially focus on language in communicating advocacy and action per Dr. Susan Hassol, what wording to use and not use and where to find Torah text that inspires and promotes provocative discussion.
Exploring Climate Solutions with the En-ROADS Policy Simulator
Leaders: Yonatan Malin and Steve Moses
Did you know that you can model the Earth's climate on your personal computer? In the first part of this workshop, we will demonstrate the En-ROADS climate simulator, an online tool that allows users to explore different variables that affect the Earth's climate. For example, En-ROADS allows one to explore the effect of subsidizing more renewable energy, planting more trees, electrifying society as much as possible, or implementing a carbon price. In doing so, En-ROADs empowers people to realize that there is a solution to the climate crisis, but many different actions are required to get to an acceptable level of warming. The actions that help to solve the climate crisis have many co-benefits, including better health outcomes, fewer premature deaths, and more sustainable agriculture. In the latter part of the workshop, we will present carbon pricing policies that reduce emissions quickly while protecting low and middle-income households. We will also discuss current carbon pricing legislation that includes transition assistance for fossil-fuel dependent communities and support for environmental justice communities. Finally, we will share action steps to support these policies and stories from the inspiring work of youth climate activists in the organization Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
SUNDAY APRIL 18 at 5:30-7:00 EDT
All Gender Rosh Chodesh for All Creation
Leaders: Rabbi Moshe Givental and Catherine Bell
This Rosh Hodesh Circle will provide a ritual space for folx to honor the pain of doing environmental work and facing climate disruption head on, to ground their work in gratitude, history, and vision. We will begin our ritual by grounding in the history of Rosh Hodesh circles for Jewish women and in gratitude for the blessings of our lives. This will form the container for us to share and honor personal and collective struggles for environmental health, sustainability, and justice. The ritual will close with exploring new ways of seeing and going forth into action and time to reflect on how a monthly ritual like this might be adapted for environmental groups across the Jewish community. Our time together will draw upon Jewish wisdom and a process developed for providing emotional and spiritual support for communities facing seemingly overwhelming challenges called “The Work That Reconnects” by the Buddhist scholar and activist Joanna Macy (see here for more information). Bring a candle to light during the ritual and a journal to write in.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 21 at 7:30-8:30 PM EDT
A Mixed Marriage: The Science and Spirituality of Climate Change
Leaders: Rabbi Devorah Lynn and Dr. Fred Lipschultz
Our session focuses on the key messages of both the science and Torah, emphasizing values, frequently asked questions, and action. We will discuss how neither interfere with each other and how Judaism provides a rich tradition of both spiritual text and science. We will probably interject some partnership humor, banter and competition into the conversation. We will especially focus on language in communicating advocacy and action per Dr. Susan Hassol, what wording to use and not use and where to find Torah text that inspires and promotes provocative discussion.