Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Come and learn about cold-climate air-source heat pumps, geothermal systems, and heat pump water heaters. You should attend if you… want to learn why heat pumps are […]
Missed it? We've got you covered: watch the recording here. If you cook with gas, you may not be aware of the drawbacks... and the alternative! Gas stoves likely make the air in your kitchen more polluted than recommended outdoor clean air quality standards Burning gas releases nitrogen dioxide, small particulate matter, and […]
Click here and we"ll send you the zoom link. https://community.massenergize.org/JCAN/events/733 Electrifying your home’s heating and cooling system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to make your home more comfortable and reduce your overall carbon footprint. Learn about cold-climate air-source heat pumps, geothermal systems and heat pump water heaters. You should attend if you […]
Are you stressed out by life and the state of the world? A climate or social justice activist? Dealing with trauma or loss in your personal life? Join Rabbi Katy Allen for a three-part online series of multimedia interactions and meditations on a journey through trauma and healing with her new book, A Tree of Life: A […]
Spend time exploring and reflecting on ancient and modern texts, poetry, and art that focus on trees and the interconnection of all life and then relax into a guided meditation inspired by our time studying together and themes of resilience in the face of climate disruption. Led by Rabbi Katy Allen, JCAN-MA Co-founder. Online and Free REGISTER […]
What was radical yesterday is reasonable today. Households all across the country are grappling with sudden spikes in energy costs, and a very short window to decarbonize. We and our fellow congregants are looking to upgrade our leak prone houses, but oy, what to do? For years, Rachel White (Byggmeister) and Audrey Schulman (HEET) […]
Calculating your synagogue's "benchmark" -- its carbon footprint -- provides a baseline for ongoing reduction efforts. The methodology is straightforward, all it takes is this webinar and 2-3 hours of concentration. Led by Andrew Webster. Learn how to use the overhauled Bentshmarking spreadsheet MIPL-JCAN Carbon Calculator for Houses of Worship. For years, JCAN has trained green-teams in how […]
Trying to convince people there is a climate crisis with common sense and science doesn’t work. People listen through their emotions, not through their reason. In this six-week class, you will learn a simple technique to write an emotional story from your authentic self. You will learn about the three voices of writing, and how to create an image/moment […]
It's a super-powerful, super-easy, peer-to-peer program, designed to motivate members of YOUR local synagogue/community to substantially reduce carbon in their households. You'll work on the steps, how it fits into […]
Calling all poets and poetry lovers! Spend an evening with the poetry of climate change at a virtual open mike. Rabbi Katy Allen and Dr. Thea Iberall will moderate the […]