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Eco-Tips for When You are Out of Doors

Spring is here and that means most people will be spending more time outdoors. As the temperature climbs it is important to be conscious of the health and environmental impact of your outdoor activities.  Being mindful of environmental concerns  will be safer and will lead to less waste.  Being eco-friendly outside is a great way to honor God’s creation, the Earth.
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Posted by: ashyken (April 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM) | Comments (0) | Permalink

Eco-Friendly Baby Products

If you are expecting a baby or have little ones in your home, you may be wondering how to surround your infant or toddler with products that are environmentally safe.  Below are a few suggestions that will  help reduce waste (baal tashchit) and keep your baby healthy  too.
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Posted by: ashyken (March 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM) | Comments (0) | Permalink

Greening Passover

Passover celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery to freedom.  It is also rooted in the agricultural cycle of the year and coincides this year with the beginning of spring. It references a time when our ancestors were more connected on a daily basis to the natural world.  To become more connected to the Earth and go “eco friendly” for this holiday, consider following all or some of the tips below:  
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Posted by: ashyken (February 27, 2013 at 2:07 PM) | Comments (0) | Permalink

Tips for a Sustainable Purim

Coming up toward the end of the month of February is the Jewish holiday of Purim.  Purim celebrates unity and community as we commemorate how we were rescued from  Haman’s plot to kill the Jewish people.
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Posted by: ashyken (February 01, 2013 at 2:49 PM) | Comments (0) | Permalink

Honoring the Environment for Tu B’Shevat

January in the secular calendar brings the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat.  Tu B’Shevat celebrates the New Year of the Trees and was thought to have originated as an agricultural festival marking the emergence of spring.  Today, Jews celebrate Tu B’Shevat by expressing thankfulness for trees, harvests and the natural world. What better time to think about individual steps you can take even in the dead of winter to help the environment.
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Posted by: ashyken (January 02, 2013 at 9:43 AM) | Comments (0) | Permalink
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About Gail

Gail Wechsler is a longtime environmentalist and staff person for the Jewish Environmental Initiative,  a program of the JCRC.  As staff person for JEI, her work includes coordinating a teen environmental group and coordinating events throughout the year focused on environmental issues (such as tree plantings and workshops on biking, organic gardening and how to make your home more Green).  She is also heavily involved with advocacy on a number of environmental issues, both personally and professionally.

About Susan

Susan Mlynarczyk is a long-time member and current Chair of the Jewish Environmental Initiative and is a member of the steering committee of the Tuv HaAretz-Hazon CSA.  She is an accountant, and active in several organizations, including the Jewish Community Relations Council, where she received the Michael N. & Barbara Newmark Emerging Leader Award in 2007.  She credits her interest in the environment to her daughters, Beth and Carrie.

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