Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools Sustainability
Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Schools was recently awarded the Jewish Climate Leadership Award by the Pearlstone Retreat Center, for our commitment to climate action.
An important goal for our synagogue and schools is sustainability, which means reducing waste and keeping our earth healthy for future generations. From solar panels to our new garden project, we are becoming ecologically responsible. This teaches our children to be eco-friendly and encourages the process of living in harmony with the earth.
The Garden provides an opportunity for members of the community to literally get their hands dirty - by planting, sowing, watering, harvesting, etc. The vegetables and herbs grown in this sacred space will be used for imparting to our children and families the importance of being the best stewards of our planet through community building and sustainability efforts.
Students have been enjoying our new outdoor area, which has been developing since Earth Day. This space features our nature trail, and over the summer, CA Camps and GECC added an outdoor kitchen or "mud kitchen” and a natural sitting area to further enhance our ever-growing outdoor classroom environment.
The garden is in full bloom; pumpkins, gourds, watermelon, beans, herbs, tomatoes, flowers - which have all been planted by the children during the school year and at CA camp. This fall, we plan to plant cole crops, harvest during Sukkot, and collect seeds for next season.
If you would like to contribute to this exciting project, please be in touch with Judy Mont at jmont@chizukamuno.org.
View real-time stats of our solar savings here!
We have identified sustainability and environmental stewardship as one of the core tenets of our celebration as we plan for the next 150 years. We firmly believe that Tikkun Olam should be a part of our mission to ensure that the future will be better for our children in the years to come. Ensuring that our children also learn about the importance of sustainability is paramount. Now is the time to act. We want to demonstrate to our members, our children, and our community that we can be leaders in sustainability efforts and do our part to combat climate change. By installing a solar system, Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools will provide real pioneering leadership in renewable energy, creating an example for our congregation and the broader Jewish community.
Adopt a Solar Panel Directly Here!
Chizuk Solar in the News!
Looking to the next 150 years, Chizuk Amuno installs solar panels - 11/8/21 - Baltimore Jewish Times
Chizuk Amuno Installs 150 Solar Panels to its Pikesville Complex - 11/4/21 - JMORE
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EV Chargers are up and running for free use!
EVs produce significantly less emissions than gasoline, which can dramatically reduce global warming emissions. These pollutants harm our health and contain greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
Solar Powered Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) in the Sanctuary
Our solar-powered eternal light is a beautiful symbol of the connection between Judaism and environmentalism. It is a shining beacon of Chizuk Amuno's commitment to being more sustainable.
A bioretention garden or rain garden is a vegetated pit that is designed to capture and treat water runoff during rain events. Rainwater is filtered through the dense soil and plants to help improve water quality in the canal, beautify the surrounding landscape and enhance biodiversity.
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