Adamah Detroit Community Summit
Cultivating Jewish Environmental Stewardship in Southeast Michigan!!
The Adamah Detroit Community Summit is an annual community gathering for
individuals, families, and institutions engaged in environmental stewardship
to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year, create new connections,
and provide learning opportunities to inspire, empower, and resource
participants. The Summit aims to deepen the sense of community and to build
knowledge and skills to increase the impact of the Detroit Jewish community’s
environmental initiatives.
Join community members, lay-leaders, staff and clergy of Southeast Michigan
Jewish organizations for an afternoon of learning and community building
through diverse sessions and workshops that will inspire and empower this next
chapter of our collective work. See this year’s learning sessions below:
1. Leading with Joy: Climate Action and Engagement in Jewish Congregations
* Discover how Jewish congregations can become vibrant centers of climate action and community connection in this interactive session rooted in Jewish environmental values, offering inspiring stories, practical strategies, and joyful ways to integrate climate work into synagogue life.
* Featuring: Rabbi Nosanwisch and Sammi Shapiro of Adat Shalom Synagogue, Judy Front of Temple Emanu-El and Ayala Kohn of Aish Detroit
2. Tikkun Olam Begins at Home: Jewish Climate Action for Families
* Explore how to transform your home into a resilient, eco-conscious sanctuary through practical, values-driven climate actions inspired by Jewish teachings and traditions.
* Featuring: Bethany Wilson of The Detroit Zoo, Josh Rubin of MI Rain Barrel, Amy Zeskind of NCJW | MI, Liz Traison
3. The Health Impacts of a Changing Climate: Building Resilience for Body and
Mind
* This session explores the physical and mental health impacts of climate change and features health experts sharing firsthand experiences, emerging concerns, and practical strategies to build personal and community resilience.
* Featuring: Dr. Erin Miller, Dr, Alex Rabin, Dr. Michael Simon of Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action and Dr. Stefanie Aronow (Chief Medical Officer of Tamarack Camps)
4. Art as Action: Climate Change, Expression, and Jewish Creativity
* This session explores how Jewish artists use creativity and tradition to respond to climate change, highlighting the role of art in inspiring action and offering participants a chance to engage in a creative writing exercise.
* Featuring: Lynne Golodner of Scotia Road Books, Olivia Guterson of Reboot Detroit, Amanda Koss of The Janice Charic Gallery
5. A Mitzvah Mindset: Fostering values of Shomrei Adamah (Guarding the Earth)
and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) from a young age
* Discover meaningful environmental volunteer opportunities for families preparing for the b’nai mitzvah journey.
* Featuring: Bethany Wilson of The Detroit Zoo, Rabbi Shribman of Temple Kol Ami, Repair The World, and Hannah Fine of Yad Ezra’s Giving Gardens
6. Teva and Torah: Integrating Nature Exploration and Jewish Connections for
Engagement Professionals and Educators
* This interactive session for educators explores the connections between Judaism and environmentalism through nature games, text study, and group sharing, offering inspiration and practical tools for integrating ecological wisdom into Jewish teaching and practice.
* Featuring: Rabbi Nate Degroot and Carly Silverman
Organized by: Adamah Detroit
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11003
