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ReJews, also known as ReJews Recycling & Solar, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. The organization focuses on promoting sustainability and and social entrepreneurship.
History
[edit]ReJews was founded by Henry Goodelman and originated from a student-led recycling initiative at Aish HaTorah in the Old City of Jerusalem. The program aimed to address the area's limited recycling infrastructure and promote greater environmental awareness among local residents. It received positive attention for encouraging sustainability in a community setting.[1]
The Aish HaTorah program expanded its outreach over time, eventually evolving into the ReJews nonprofit organization. As described in the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, ReJews engages Jewish communities in environmental action through clean-up events, educational campaigns, and outreach efforts related to waste reduction and sustainability.[2]
In 2016, ReJews received a micro-grant from the UJA-Federation of New York to support a community clean-up event held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.[3]
Jewish identity and culture
[edit]An early profile of the project published by Aish HaTorah highlighted its grassroots origins, emphasizing collaboration between students and community members to promote environmental responsibility from within Jewish cultural contexts.[4]
Programs and recognition
[edit]ReJews is listed as a participating organization in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Integrated Energy Data Resource (IEDR) Environmental Justice Stakeholder Working Group.[5]
A Hanukkah menorah affiliated with ReJews and designed using repurposed materials was featured at a White House Hanukkah reception in 2015, as part of an effort to highlight sustainability and Jewish tradition.[6]
ReJews is listed on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Partnerships platform for its work related to sustainable cities and responsible consumption.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "J'LEM OLD CITY STUDENTS HELP SOLVE RECYCLING ISSUES". The Jerusalem Post. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "ReJews: Environmental action aimed at helping community". Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "UJA-Federation of New York 2016 Annual Report". UJA-Federation of New York. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "Aish Students Launch Recycling Program". Aish.com (archived). Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "IEDR Program Participants – Environmental Justice Stakeholder Working Group". NYSERDA. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "We Asked, You Answered: "What's the Story Behind Your Menorah?"". The White House. 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "ReJews Recycling #SDGAction40365". United Nations. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
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