Jewish Sustainability Initiative

02/07/2024

Peace, equality and security are possible for all the people between the Jordan River and the Sea--Israelis - Jewish and Arab/Palestinian, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians, and others. The people have had enough of war and bloodshed, hatred and fear. They are rising and coming together to create hope and make peace a reality. 'It's Time to Make a Deal, to Stop the War, to Make Peace'.
Watch and share this livestream recording from the Great Peace Event in Tel Aviv on Monday night. If you don't understand Hebrew or Arabic, there are English subtitles with the gorgeous opening Gazan-Israeli music/dance collaboration video, and with the powerful and moving speeches, prayers and songs during the event from about 32 minutes in. (FYI-Yael Deckelbaum's powerful song 'Prayer of the Mothers' is from about 1hr 15min in.)

21/12/2023

JewSI is joining Jewish Climate Network (NSW)!
We are so proud of our achievements and thank you for your support. Jewish Climate Network - Australia(JCN) has been working like JewSI to empower the Jewish community to take part in implementing solutions to the climate crisis. We are so excited to be joining them!

You can follow JCN on instagram, facebook or by newsletter. See Jewish Climate Network Australia

20/11/2023

You can now watch our excellent webinar on Eco-friendly Investing through a Jewish Lens on our YouTube channel!!

Learn how your investments can be a significant force for Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and delivering solutions for climate change, while also benefitting you financially.

Rabbi Benjamin Elton from The Great Synagogue, Sydney, discusses what Jewish tradition has to say about the importance of ethics in business and what it means to invest in a way that reflects Jewish values.

Climate finance expert Blair Palese, from Climate Capital and Media, shares her insights into market trends and investment opportunities in the growing eco-economy and in low-carbon innovations that are poised for exponential growth, and suggests good sources of information to help you keep up-to-date on market trends and emerging opportunities.

Finally, long-standing experts in ethical investing, Trevor Thomas and Justin Medcaf from Ethinvest, introduce the history and aims of ethical investing and offer information and resources to help you align your investments with your values yourself or discuss opportunities with your financial advisor.

Every investment you make has an impact on the world. Learn how your investments can be a significant force for Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and deliver...

14/11/2023

The Jewish Climate Network - Australia has organised Climate Shabbats throughout Sydney and Melbourne this weekend. Details in the post.

5 days until our Climate Shabbat starts. The perfect time for us to gather with community and do what we do best - connect, talk and eat! Visit www.climateshabbat.com or the link in our bio to learn what events you can attend or how you may organize your own Climate Shabbat at home.

06/11/2023

Every year Plus61J sponsors a paid internship at Unions NSW. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in making a positive change in the world. You can read more about it here https://plus61j.net.au/andrew-casey-internship-program/
Last year’s intern was Dani Sacks . Here is her testimonial at https://plus61j.net.au/plus61j-voices/new-hope-for-movements-to-lead-social-change/

05/11/2023

Check out One Million Women's tips for what to read and watch to learn more about energy, electrification and gas!
Even better, join their WOMEN POWER group to explore with others how to transform your home to get off gas and go electric, saving carbon emissions and money!
https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/campaigns/women-power-1m-transforming-my-home/

https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/what-read-and-watch-learn-more-about-energy-electrification-and-gas/?fbclid=IwAR2j5HfEzYu-MwveYxYu0uPoLhTTshxynfNqBiJtA5NL4a-FJZ2e_xz7fVQ

We're going on a household transformation journey, exploring the small and large changes we can make in our home to help us move beyond fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas)! Join us!

14/10/2023

Our statement in light of recent events in Israel: