“We, as a family of faith, believe that it is the responsibility of all to Care for God’s Creation through environmental education, conservation and community outreach” “We, as a family of faith, believe that it is the responsibility of all to Care for God’s Creation through environmental education, conservation and community outreach”
- Pollution (3 sessions) - Environmental Justice (3 sessions) - Sustainability (3 sessions)
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL HEIFER INTERNATIONAL Christian Education committed entire Sunday School year on Heifer International:
Raised over $5000.00 to purchase an ARK full of animals from Heifer.
$10,000
Directors Commitment to CGIAs leaders of Jewish camping communities, we wholeheartedly commit to teaching, modeling and nurturing behaviors and attitudes that uphold the values of ecological stewardship inherent to Judaism.Whereas we as humanity are growing evermore aware of our interdependence with the natural world, we resolve to prioritize deeds that respect and care for the ecosystems of our planet.We will move toward building infrastructure that promotes sustainability and supports healthy lifestyle practices in our daily lives.Understanding that our children are our future, we will hold sacred the privilege of educating them to grow into caring, responsible members of the community who will embrace the connection between Jewish tradition and living a balanced existence.We, the undersigned, assert ourselves to the task of renewing creation by endowing our children with knowledge, awareness and appreciation, with the goal of empowering them to make wise and healthy choices that will have a positive influence on the environment.
Top Ten Ways to Green a Ramah Camp Top Ten Ways to Green a Ramah CampSign the Directors Environmental Commitment SIMPLE ACTION – Lead by Example, be a דוגמא אישית - Train staff to be environmentally conscious. They are the best eco-emissaries.
- Form a Camper-Staff Green Team
- Remember Ba’al Taschit – DON’T BE WASTEFUL (remember this for all programming)
- Encourage the use of reusable water bottles (drinking bottled water is like drinking crude oil)
- Make fewer copies and use half/quarter sheets when possible
- Turn off running water not in use
- Turn off lights and electrical appliances not in use
- Reduce the amounts of disposable goods used in camp, especially in the Hadar Ochel.
Offer Environmental Education Initiate an Awareness Campaign (see catalogue of Green Ramah items) Purchase Green Items Evaluate Camp’s Food Decisions Start a Small Organic Garden Install Water Saving Technology Reduce Energy Usage
Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Mark Robson, Dean of Agricultural and Urban Programs , Rutgers U. School of Environmental Studies and Biological Sciences.Dr. Robson spoke to us about some of his world studies on Environmental Justice Issues that effect all of us in the world community, both here and abroad.
Ran 2 totally vegetarian dinners per yearEco-tips are in the church bulletin weeklyDeveloped bulletin board as means of keeping congregation informedPosted local farm markets and stores which carry local and/or organic foods in NJ
Caring for God’s Creation is not an option, it is a responsibility. Caring for God’s Creation is not an option, it is a responsibility.Christ calls us to be his hands and feet in the world, to spread his love, and to do his work in the world. This includes caring for the gift of creation!Caring for Creation is easier than you think, if you just take it one step at a time and stay focusedOne person CAN make a difference
- GreenFaith - GreenFaith - Tevva - “The GreenDeen” – new Islamic source - Web of Creation - Presbyterians for Earth Care - Cokesbury - Heifer International - PC(USA) = Blessed Earth - Story of stuff - National Council of Churches - also can use things such as EPA and adapt to Religious Education
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