Green Congregations

Department of Energy, Energy Star® Congregational programs

The Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation of Evanston, Illinois has been awarded the Platinum (highest)level LEED green building certification by the United States Green Building Council. Check out their rationale, their commitment and take a virtual tour of their building by visiting:

Jewish Reconstructionist Federation's Sustainable Synagogue Initiative

In 1990 JRF passed a movement-wide resolution on the environment and congregational life. Since 2006 we have offered conference calls, electronic resources and workshops on Sustainable Synagogues and Living a Jewish Life Rooted in Ecological Values.

With the enthusiasm around JRF's Omer Learning Initiative, as well as the solid response of JRF congregations in the Climate Change Initiative, JRF is deepening its work with member communities, other religious movements and partner organizations (JCPA, COEJL) in the area of sustainability.

The 2008 JRF Convention in Boston will be supported by carbon offsetting and will highlight our leading congregations in the area of Sustainability.

Additional Study and Learn on Judaism and the sustainability are available at:

http://jrf.org/Sustainable_Synagogue_Resources

http://jrf.org/omer2008-enviro

http://jrf.org/node/1264#enviro

http://jrf.org/omer/2007

COEJL Greening Synagogue Guide by R. Fred Dobb of JRF congregation Adat Shalom:
http://www.coejl.org/~coejlor/greensyn/gstoc.php