JEWISH HOLIDAYS & CLIMATE ACTION


Jewish holidays offer more than moments of celebration – they provide wisdom, practices, inspiration, and opportunities for action in confronting the climate crisis and building a better future.

From Passover’s call to liberation, to Shavuot’s call to responsibility, the Jewish calendar offers a roadmap for this moment. Together, these holidays teach us that another future is possible and that building it is sacred work. May these resources help nourish your spirit, strengthen your community, and deepen your commitment to creating a just, livable, and sustainable world for all.

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

SUKKOT

Sukkot challenges us to cultivate joy, gratitude, and resilience even and especially in the midst of precarious times, as we dwell in a temporary shelter.

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People gathered outside at night around a large outdoor menorah with all nine candles lit, participating in a Hanukkah celebration and climate action event. A diverse group of adults stand behind the menorah, dressed in winter coats against a dark sky.

hanukkah

We recall the ancient Hanukkah story of one night’s worth of oil lasting for eight days.

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tu bishvat

Tu Bishvat centers on the interdependence, renewal, and long-term responsibility for trees and our ecological systems.

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PASSOVER ACTIONS

PASSOVER

Passover carries powerful teachings that resonate deeply in the era of climate change.

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SHAVUOT

Shavuot marks the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, as well as the culmination of the Omer journey, and the wheat harvest.
 

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HIGH HOLIDAYS + MORE

We are still building out our library of holiday pages. For more, check out our Resources page. 

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Why Jewish Holidays Matter in the Climate Era

Throughout the Jewish Calendar, we encounter stories of liberation, responsibility, resilience, gratitude, repair, and hope. These themes are ancient but resonate with relevance today.

At Dayenu, we explore how Jewish holidays can help us respond to the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold action. Through rituals, reflections, music, learning, and advocacy, we connect timeless Jewish teachings to the work of creating a just, livable, and sustainable world.

Whether you are gathering around a holiday table, studying with your community, or seeking personal spiritual grounding, these resources are designed to help you bring climate conversations into Jewish life.

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