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SUMMARY:Environmental and Climate Justice with John Walkey
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to have John Walkey\, the Director of Climate Justice and Waterfront Initiatives at Greenroots in Chelsea\, join us on April 13 at 7 PM for a discussion about local environmental justice efforts. He’ll share his work with Greenroots and a coalition of organizations to establish a microgrid for the city–and residents–of Chelsea. \nJohn is an East Boston resident who has been a committed advocate for environmental justice and immigrant rights in his neighborhood for the past twenty years. Starting in 2017\, John has led GreenRoots’ work in East Boston and along the waterfront of the Chelsea Creek. \nPlease watch this video of John at our conference in June of 2025 for a primer on environmental justice. \nThis event is free. \nAbout John Walkey \nJJohn Walkey is an East Boston resident who has been a committed advocate for environmental justice and immigrant rights in his neighborhood for the past twenty years. Starting in 2017\, John has led GreenRoots’ work in East Boston and along the waterfront of the Chelsea Creek. John worked for a decade in hazard risk assessment and mitigation\, and natural resource management in Central America and the Caribbean for NGOs\, the US government\, and the United Nations. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Archaeological Sciences from Boston University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/environmental-and-climate-justice-with-john-walkey/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
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SUMMARY:Author and Activist Gerry McGovern discusses his latest book\, 99th Day: A Warning About Technology
DESCRIPTION:Our current ways of life are unsustainable\, and we–and generations after us–are already living with the consequences\, in spite of decades of warnings. Gerry McGovern’s new book\, 99th Day: A Warning About Technology\, examines how we got here as well as what we can do for future generations. In his words\, “we must protect and resist”. \nCollapse is coming. Driven by AI\, data centers\, bitcoin\, greed. All the devouring mining\, the relentless toxic waste. And ‘great’ men’s fragile egos and insatiable need to dominate. What will we leave those who must come after us? How did we get here? \n“The timing is perfect: just as the public is waking up to the human and environmental toll of big tech and its ballooning infrastructure\, along comes this book. In 99th Day: A Warning About Technology\, journalist Gerry McGovern takes us around the globe—from Ireland to Spain to Brazil and West Africa and beyond—to share stories of those whose lives have been upended by mining\, chemical dumping\, and corporate land grabs. Deeply researched and written with heart\, 99th Day is essential reading as we grapple with what a “green transition” really means.”\nJudith Schwartz\, author of The Reindeer Chronicles \nThis event is free. \nAbout Gerry McGovern \nGerry McGovern has spent most of his career focused on reducing data waste\, particularly with his method Top Tasks. He has published nine books. His upcoming one\, 99th Day: A Warning About Technology\, deals with a rapidly oncoming environmental and civilizational collapse driven by the excesses and wastes of our abusive technological society\, and particularly by white male supremacy culture. His 2020 book\, World Wide Waste: How digital is killing the planet and what to do about it\, focused on reducing digital waste. His new book\, 99th Day: A Warning About Technology\, will be published in February 2026.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/author-and-activist-gerry-mcgovern-discusses-his-latest-book-99th-day-a-warning-about-technology/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Decarbonization,Environment,Spiritual Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:The Truth About Rare Earth Elements Mining with Dr. Jeremy Williams
DESCRIPTION:Rare earth materials play a crucial role in solar panels and electric vehicles. These materials possess unique properties that optimize the absorption and conversion of sunlight into electricity. All essential for electrification and decarbonization–but where are the rare earth materials coming from? What is being taken\, and how does it impact the sites it’s taken from? More importantly\, how does it impact the people? Is there a way to mine without creating new sacrifice zones? \nThis event is free. \nAbout Jeremy C. Williams \nDr. Williams is a geoscientist who utilizes geochemical and geophysical techniques to understand the fluid migration of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs\, investigate the role of redox conditions and mineral resources\, and understand the significance of acid-base reactions and their environmental effects. He is a Assistant Professor\, Department of Geology at Kent State University.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/the-truth-about-rare-earth-elements-mining-with-dr-jeremy-williams/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Decarbonization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T190000
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SUMMARY:Retire Your Lawn: Plant Hope with Judith Black
DESCRIPTION:30-40% of all land is privately owned.  What if the faith groups\, businesses\, local governments\, schools/universities\, and individuals with purview to this earth took responsibility for its’ and planets’ health? This program offers 5 models for transitioning from a traditional manicured lawn to the one that could: \n–   Save the efficacy of your lower back\n–   Eliminate mowing\n–   Limit watering\n–   Help our earth and waterways by eschewing added nutrients and lawn chemicals\n–   Support all rungs of the food chain\, by promoting biodiversity\n–   Up the ante significantly for both carbon and water absorption\n–   If you choose\, grow enough highly nutritious food to feed friends family and community \nWe have that power to do this! \nThis event is free. \nAbout Judith Black \nJudith Black is an American professional storyteller\, who has toured internationally\, telling stories to a wide ranging audience in the United States\, Europe\, and the Near East. She has produced thirteen CDs\, and won a variety of awards\, such as the coveted Oracle Award. Her work has been featured in venues such as the Smithsonian Institution and the Montreal Comedy Festival\, and has been featured seven times at the National Storytelling Festival. In addition she has produced a variety of seminars and workshops for storytellers. She has been commissioned by the U.S. Department of the Interior\, National Public Radio\, religious institutions\, and non-profit organizations to create original stories that strengthen their respective missions. \nBlack studied education at Wheelock College\, and drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. During her 24-year tenure as an adjunct professor with the Lesley University Graduate School\, Black developed and implemented instruction in the use of storytelling to extend cognitive\, curricular\, social and emotional objectives in the educational setting. Black has also been instrumental in introducing story slams in Amsterdam\, Finland\, and Sweden\, emphasizing personal experience and authenticity in shaping stories for public telling.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/retire-your-lawn-plant-hope-with-judith-black/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Decarbonization,Environment
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SUMMARY:Jewish Earth Alliance 2026 Tu'Bishvat Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:JCAN-MA is proud to once again co-sponsor the semi-annual Jewish Earth Alliance Lobby Days. Now more than ever\, it’s imperative that we make our voices heard to our legislators at all levels of government. \nPlease register here to join the team lobbying Senators Warren and Markey. While we have speaking parts for those who want them\, the most important thing is to show up (on Zoom!) and be counted. \n  \nSenator Warren’s office at 1 PM\nSenator Markey’s office TBA
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/jewish-earth-alliance-2026-tubishvat-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
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SUMMARY:Eight Days of Reflection\, One Night of Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Us for a Week of Reflection and a Night of Celebration on Zoom\nEight nights to celebrate the abundance we have today–and to reflect on how conservation and preservation of our one earth is so important for future generations \nThe miracle that a small amount of oil lasted eight nights reminds both the Jewish people and the rest of the world that there have been many times throughout our history during which we had to make do with very little by way of natural resources and material comforts. However\, our perseverance and faith have allowed us to both survive and thrive. \nWe ask that you reflect on what Chanukah means to you. Is it a time to celebrate abundance? Is it a reminder of the importance of conservation and preservation? What are some other themes you’ve seen in the holiday and the story of the Maccabean Revolt? What do we do with those insights? \nWe’ll share submissions throughout the week of Chanukah\, then meet on Zoom on December 18 at 7 PM. Our program will include our founder\, Rabbi Katy Allen\, playwright and novelist\, long-time member Thea Iberall\, and the works of playwright and storyteller Judith Black. \nPlease try to keep submissions to under 400 words. We will also accept photos and videos. We’ll be sharing the reflections on our website during the Chanukah holiday. \nPlease submit your reflection here
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/eight-days-of-reflection-one-night-of-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T150000
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SUMMARY:Midrash & Imagination: Writing the World We Want
DESCRIPTION:Join Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action for Midrash & Imagination: Writing the World We Want. In this interactive creative writing workshop we’ll ground in Jewish wisdom about resilience\, practice imagining together\, and create a collective vision for the world we are calling in. \nWhatever your experience with art making and your involvement with Dayenu previously\, this event is for you! \n  \nFrom Dayenu www.dayenu.org \n 
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/midrash-imagination-writing-the-world-we-want-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Chanukah with Laughtivism!
DESCRIPTION:Laughtivism is the use of humor to undermine authority and open minds. Satire and humorous events or social media have been used effectively to combat regimes around the world. When people laugh\, they feel more brave and less alone. \nThere will be a short explanation of Laughtivism\, followed by breaking into work groups to brainstorm and refine ideas about using this in an environmental context. At the end of the workshop\, groups report back to each other. \nRead more about activist humor here. \nMusician Shira Kline will light our inner candles with Hanukkah music.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/celebrate-chanukah-with-laughtivism/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Resilience
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SUMMARY:To Forever Inhabit This Earth: An Ethic of Enoughness
DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin will discuss how human beings need to redefine their relationship to the earth\, and how the wisdom found in our Jewish texts obligates us to the mitzvah of Yishuv Ha’Olam (Habilitability of the World). She will also discuss a new paradigm for reading Genesis\, and how the ancient Jewish concepts of Ba’al Taschit (Do not waste) and Shmita (Rest for the land) inform us how we must treat the land and each other. \nTo purchase Rabbi Cardin’s book\, go to Bookshop.org or through Berhman House.  Please click here for more information about Rabbi Nina Cardin. \n  \nCo-sponsored with FJMC International www.fjmc.org
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/to-forever-inhabit-this-earth-an-ethic-of-enoughness/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Resilience
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SUMMARY:The Poetry of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION: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 evening\, sharing some of their poetry\, inviting others to share theirs\, and facilitating a conversation on what the offered poetry brings up for each of us. \nWe’re in my sleek red Toyota on the 405 freeway\nnot far from the Pacific Ocean. It’s nighttime and\nwe’re passing through El Segundo. You ask\,\n“Should I hold my breath?”\nI’m staring at the power plant. I’m staring at my future.\nIt’s raw and stark \nExcerpt from “El Segundo” by Thea Iberall \nRabbi Katy Z. Allen is the co-founder of the Jewish Climate Action Network and also the founder and spiritual leader of Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope. She received rabbinic ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion in 2005. Rabbi Katy’s most recent book\, A Tree of Life: A Story in Word\, Image\, and Text is “a meditation on our universal journey through trauma toward healing.” \n  \n  \n  \n\nThea Iberall is ‘a shimmering bridge between heart and mind.’ An inductee into the International Educators Hall of Fame\, Thea has been published in anthologies and journals including in Blood to Remember: American Poets on the Holocaust. Thea’s poems springboard from the personal into moral issues and emotional truths.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/the-poetry-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Resilience
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