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SHOMREI HA’ARETZ -STEWARDS of the LAND
PROTECT vs. USE Jewish Foot Prints on the Land
FJMC & GreenFaith Energy and Water Shield Programs
By: Jeffry Charnow, Men’s Club President
Temple Torat Emet, Boynton Beach, Florida
Michael W. Miller, FJMC Shomrei Ha’Aretz Chair
Temple Beth O’r-Beth Torah, Clark, New Jersey
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FJMC & GreenFaith Energy and Water Shield Programs - Session Format
Common Properties of Energy Shield & Water Shields
Specifics of Energy Shield & Water ShieldQuestions & CommentsFrom floor: What Environmental activities
do Shuls/Clubs present
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National environmental merit badge for faith communities
Guides congregations to adopt easy sustainability practices
Manageable timeframe (can be earned in a month)
Effective measurable resultsReady-to-go project, Everything you need
is included
The Shield Program
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The Shield is not
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The GreenFaith Shields
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Synagogues behind the times
Already do it at homeLosing Money
This is not something new…
…just new to the Synagogue
Why Do it ?
Be part of the movement – FJMC, USCJ, WLCJ, RA
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Replacing an incandescent exit sign with LEDs usually has a payback of 1 year on averageSwap out 2 15 watt bulbs with 2 watt LEDs
Dust or drafts around windows indicate air leaksHot water heaters keep water hot 24 hours a day, whether used or not
Fluorescent bulb retrofitting and/or replacement may be the most important opportunity for lighting efficiency. Retrofitting T-12s with the ½ ’’ smaller T-8s T-12’s are no longer be made as of 2014, prices on
them continue to increase.
Energy: Did You Know?
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Install faucet restrictors reduce flow by 20%, maintain pressure
Replace old Toilets with models that achieve 1.3 gallons per flush, save 2-3 gallons.
Stop the leaks! Facets, appliances, and irrigation systems can waste 10-20% of water due to leaks
Use porous rubber hoses to irrigate landscaping can save 30-40%
Eliminate Plastic bottled water, to reduce your carbon foot print on the earth
Water: Did You Know?
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Create your Green TeamBuild a planHold a weekend event
Have a worship serviceClasses for kids, teens, and adultsParticipants take the Energy or
Water PledgePublicize your good workApply for the Shield
Shield Steps
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Choose a small dedicated groupDetermine the planOrganize weekend activitiesCommunicate with GreenFaithFollow up
#1. Create Your Team
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Can be inexpensive Quick and Easy to implementDefine your Energy/Water baselineAudit your facilityChoose from 13 best energy practices or from 7 water ones to initiate
#2. The Action Plan
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Your Energy Action Plan May Include:
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5 Easy Steps, 4 Indoors and 1 Outdoors
2 Challenging Steps, 1 Indoors and 1 Outdoors
Your Water Action Plan Includes:
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FJMC’s Shomrei Ha'Aretz page http://www.fjmc.org/content/stewards-land
Prayers and sacred textsLesson plans for adults, teens, and childrenFact sheetsBulletin inserts / handoutsFacts and figuresTelephone and email support
Use Your Planning Resources
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Worship ServiceEducational Classes
Different classes for different agesTake the pledge
#3. Hold Your Weekend Event
“I pledge to make my life a blessing for the
earth”
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Temple Beth Tzedek created an Energy Hero to better reach the kids3 different age-based programs
Temple Torat Emet (my Temple) held an energy weekend with our social action committee Energy sermons and activities Friday through
SundayOur Rabbi, Rabbi Edward Bernstein, is a
GreenFaith Fellow
Get the Congregation Involved
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Speakers on the different types of energy
Age appropriate activities
Temple-wide function
Our Energy Weekend was Busy!
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Water Activities
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Don’t keep it a secret!Announce plan Give updatesIssue preliminary bulletin Report progress
#4. Publicize Your Good Work
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Temple Bulletin & e-mail Local
Newspapers, websites, Jewish Federation News, etc.
Electronic MediaVideos on YouTube
Religious OrganizationsFJMC Regional and National publications
#5. Report Your Results
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Don’t keep it a secret!Article in Sun Sentinel
Temple Goes ‘Green’: http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-02-03/florida-jewish-journal/fl-jjpn-green-0205-20140203
YouTube VideosTemple Torah Goes Green: Mitzvah Day 2014. https
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTOmScEFC4o&list=UU4wiht0uuar1-DRXbKtPYPQ
Rabbi Lawrence Troster meets with JACATT 4th and 5th graders to discuss Judaism and the environment.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWq6XLz9LSI&list=UU4wiht0uuar1-DRXbKtPYPQ
Rabbi Lawrence Troster greets JACATT students at Temple Torah during Kabbalat Shabbat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WncEngTTCo&list=UU4wiht0uuar1-DRXbKtPYPQ
#4. Publicize Your Good Work
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http://greenfaith.orgCost: $50
#5. Apply for Your Shield
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*END OF PRESENTATION