There are many organizations in Israel dedicated to tackling the environmental challenges of the region. Learn more about the issues they tackle and how you can get involved by visiting their websites.
JNF/ARZA GoNeutral Synagogue Affiliate Program Join the Affiliate Program today to help the environment and Israel. JNF and ARZA will provide your congregation with ample material to help you offset carbon emissions.
Kibbutz Lotan Kibbutz Lotan is a dynamic, Reform community in Israel’s Arava Desert. Committed to environmental protection and sustainable living, Kibbutz Lotan is a living example of a synthesis between Reform Judaism and eco-Zionism. It has become a study destination for all ages through its Center for Creative Ecology, a unique and engaging destination for tourists and an environmental resource center. Lotan’s Green Apprenticeship Eco-Design Program is a six week adult education experience which combines ecological design, green building, sustainable agriculture and community organization using the world-view and ethics of Permaculture, Ecovillage Design and Liberal Judaism. The Peace, Justice and the Environment college semester hosted at Lotan explores the connections between new forms of ecological identity and stewardship, social justice and community in Israel, providing undergraduate credits widely transferable to colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and worldwide.
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (AIES) AIES offers an environmental studies program in the Middle East with participants coming from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and a variety of other nations including the U.S., Canada, Sweden, China and Australia.
Friends of the Earth Middle East/EcoPeace A consortium of Egyptian, Jordanian, Israeli and Palestinian environmental NGOs that work jointly to promote sustainable development in the Middle East.
Green Course Student group aimed at promoting environmental issues inside and outside higher education institutes.
Greenpeace Mediterranean Regional Chapter of the global environmental organization, focused on peaceful, non-nuclear energy solutions for the region and the world.
Green Zionist Alliance Educates and mobilizes the Diaspora voice for Israel’s environment, to improve environmental practices within the world Zionist movement and it’s constituent agencies.
Guardians of the Environment Protecting Israel’s natural surroundings by raising environmental awareness and promoting the preservation and protection of the birds of Israel.
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs An independent, nonprofit institute for policy research and education serving Israel and the Jewish people. This site provides a list of recent Jewish Environmental Publications.
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