Dayenu Circle
"There is such a wealth of resources on this Dayenu page, that everybody can find something that appeals to them in fighting climate change." - Elli Gurfinkel
We Are Dayenu, a movement of American Jews confronting the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action. We care deeply about equity and justice in our world and about the future we create for our children and future generations. We believe that together, drawing from our Jewish tradition, experience, and faith, we have the power to create real and lasting change.
Global warming does not create our weather patterns but intensifies and accelerates them. These climate changing impacts are now accelerating in strength and duration here in Southeast Michigan. Instances of flooding, wind damage and power loss from extreme storms are becoming more common, and Southeast Michigan’s infrastructure is ill equipped to handle the increasing volume of storm water and wind velocities we are now experiencing. In other areas there have been instances of drought, extreme heat waves and wildfires (Pacific Northwest); increasing strength and regularity of Atlantic hurricanes (Atlantic Coastal areas), and extreme winter storms that brought debilitating ice damage and electrical and heating loss (Texas). Impacts such as these will only increase if we do not change business or lifestyle as usual.
We need to make changes to our lifestyle that reduce our burden on the natural world as well as the built environment. We offer recommendations of actions to moderate our own impacts and make our voices heard for sensible legislation and regulations that will reduce our carbon dependency and increase clean energy sources.
10 Ways You Can Fight Climate Change
Join us! Our TBE Dayenu group meets monthly on zoom on the fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom HERE.
For information, contact Elli Gurfinkel, TBE Dayenu Circle Chair, elli.dayenu@gmail.com.
Genesis of Ann Arbor Green Guidelines
Workshops & Teach-ins
In 2022-23, the TBE Dayenu Circle partnered with 6 other Ann Arbor congregations to host a workshop series entitled Reducing Your Carbon Footprint. Topics included electric cars, solar energy, heating and cooling, locally-sourced food, individual behavior choices and climate anxiety, local transportation, and investments in our planet. CLICK HERE for the recordings of those workshops and the slide shows used by the presenters.
We also partnered with 7 different congregations on the First Annual A2 Climate Teach-In. Over 225 people attended a day full of networking and climate change information. CLICK HERE to learn more and get involved in next year’s Teach-In.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Microplastic pollution in the Huron River
Resources for Discussing Climate Change with Children
NASA’s Global Climate Change Website
Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate website
NOAA Pacific Northwest Heat Wave
NOAA Climate Literacy: Understanding Climate
Learn about Carbon Pricing for Fighting Climate Change
Carbon Pricing Short Video – with a little humor
ADVOCACY: POLICIES AT LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LEVELS
Climate Change Health and Promotion Act
Protect Our Health from Climate Change
Tell Congress: Prioritize Climate Action
Michigan Climate Action Support
Jewish Earth Alliance Action Alerts
Tell Congress: Enact a Clean Energy Standard
Include Carbon Pricing in the Budget Reconciliation, Senate
Include Carbon Pricing in the Budget Reconciliation, House
Op Ed: Community Health Matters to Ann Arbor’s Plans for Climate Change
SOURCES & IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
What You Need to Know about Climate Change
TAKE ACTION: EDUCATION & ACTION
Grocery bag and plastic film recycling program: You can bring your clean and dry plastic grocery bags and plastic film (pallet wrapping material, cleaner’s bags) to the collection box in the TBE coat closet – Dayenu members will take it in for recycling.
Simple #WaterActions You Can Take
10 Ways You Can Fight Climate Change
A2Zero Energy Saving Behaviors
Youth – Take Action in Your Home and Community
Free Home Energy Products & Consultation
MIGreenPower Renewable Energy Programs
Michigan Saves Clean Energy Financing
Find a Clean Energy Contractor
Registry of Sustainable Electronics
Get Involved in Ann Arbor Sustainability
Washtenaw Trash to Treasure Guide
Ann Arbor Refill Station & Zero Waste Shop
Easy Steps Toward Sustainability
45 Sustainability Resources You Need to Know
