The Jewish Greening Fellowship

Community Synagogue of Rye is proud to be participating in the Jewish Greening Fellowship, which strives to mobilize meaningful responses to climate change that are motivated by Jewish values of stewardship. 

As a participant in this network of over 50 congregations, JCCs, schools, and social service organizations, Community Synagogue of Rye is taking steps to improve our environmental impact and engage our community in Jewish environmental programs and education. 

All participants in the Jewish Greening Fellowship commit to taking action in 4 areas:

• Engaging and educating the community
• Increasing energy efficiency
• Reducing waste and pollution, and increasing health and safety, in operations
• Making an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship

The Jewish Greening Fellowship is a program of Hazon, funded by UJA-Federation of New York.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Community Synagogue of Rye is a Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat recognized by the National Wildlife Federation?