November offered a perfect encapsulation of what makes Dayenu special. On Election Day, thousands of voters who care deeply about the climate crisis – but don’t always vote – cast their ballots because Dayenu activists called and helped get them to the polls.
And later that week, more than 120 of us joined together for our latest virtual Gathering for Song & Solidarity, enjoying inspiring live music and community in a trying time.
Dayenu’s combination of strategy and spirit is what makes us unique.
bold climate action
GETTING OUT THE CLIMATE VOTE WITH CHUTZPAH 2025
This election proved that democracy and elections are still holding strong, with Dayenu activists like you taking action to get out the climate vote. With your support, more than 200 Dayenu supporters made more than 100,000 calls across 17 phonebank shifts, mobilizing nearly 7,000 climate-concerned voters in key races across the country.
Partnering with the Environmental Voter Project, we spoke with climate-concerned voters who don’t always get to the polls, providing them with vital information to cast their ballots. More on our blog.
ADVANCING STATE CLIMATE ACTION
NEW YORK: Together with our partners, we are leading an effort by the New York Jewish community to call on Governor Hochul to uphold her commitment to climate justice – and we need your signature! New Yorkers, sign here.
After mobilizing New Yorkers to call Governor Hochul’s office over the past two months, we denounced her decision to approve the dangerous and unnecessary proposal to extend the NESE (Northeast Supply Enhancement) pipeline. Our call for her to invest in renewables is even more urgent.
CALIFORNIA: Dayenu activists continue to build energy for the Climate Superfund Bill, which would require fossil fuel polluters to pay their fair share to cover the costs of climate damage. Learn more and get involved.
MASSACHUSETTS: Western Massachusetts Dayenu Circle leader Emily Koester led the effort to pass a resolution in her town of Greenfield, MA to support the Make Polluters Pay law. Learn more about the current Massachusetts state-wide campaign.
SUN DAY SEPTEMBER 21 – AND BEYOND
From coast to coast, Dayenu activists participated in Sun Day events to celebrate renewable energy and people power.
Just a few examples of how we mobilized for Sun Day:
- In Northern California, the Dayenu Circle of Silicon Valley organized a climate fair celebrating Sun Day and Sukkot inside a sukkah. California Assemblymember Ash Kalra talked about the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act.
- In Willimantic, CT, the Dayenu Circle at Temple Bnai Israel organized a day of activities to celebrate Sukkot and Sun Day.
- In Boston, Rabbi Laura Bellows, Dayenu’s Director of Spiritual Activism & Education, spoke at an interfaith rally in front of the State House.
RALLYING TO SAVE THE ENDANGERMENT FINDING
After EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency planned to repeal the Endangerment Finding, the “10 Commandments” of federal climate policy, Dayenu sprang into action, mobilizing hundreds of Jewish climate activists to speak out about this dangerous and regressive move.
We registered hundreds of public comments in the federal public record; rallied outside the EPA headquarters with other faith leaders to deliver the comments; testified at a public hearing with the EPA; and published numerous opinion pieces.
In addition, hundreds of us sent emails directly to Administrator Zeldin, the first Jewish administrator of the EPA, appealing to Jewish values that align with the EPA’s founding mission to “protect human health and the environment.”
CLIMATE MUSIC, ARTS & JEWISH WISDOM
Spiritual Adaptation Workshop in Western Massachusetts: In October, Rabbi Laura Bellows and Dayenu facilitator Ida Assefa offered our signature workshop to a multigenerational gathering, hosted by Dayenu Circles of MA. We have run this workshop with more than 60 Jewish communities across the country – from young Jewish activists to synagogue Green Teams, from campuses to communities in the wake of climate disasters. Learn more and consider hosting a workshop.
Gathering for Song & Solidarity: More than 120 attendees joined our latest Gathering for Song & Solidarity on November 6, just two days after this year’s pivotal elections. Three talented musicians, Rena Branson, Rachel Chang, and Aly Halpert, led an inspiring program. Check out the recording for a taste of the music and magic.
Midrash & Imagination: Kislev Edition – Creative Writing Workshops: In December, we are hosting three virtual creative writing workshops on Thursdays, December 4, 11, 18, 3-4pm ET/12-1pm PT. Ground in Jewish wisdom about cultivating courage, try your hand at creative writing, and create a vision for a thriving future. Drop into any one or all three. Learn more and sign up here.
Marking Shabbat: Each week, we welcome Shabbat with a reflection drawing on the collective wisdom, tradition, and inspiration of our Jewish sages, new and old. Please follow us on these channels to enjoy: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky.
Celebrating the meaning of Sukkot: We continue to create new Jewish resources to ground our work. Check out our new page for Sukkot, featuring resources for the holiday (including how to craft a tiny paper sukkah).
BUILDING A JEWISH CLIMATE MOVEMENT
Trainings for Dayenu activists: We are launching a new series of workshops to empower Dayenu activists with the skills and resources needed to build power across the country. Join us on Thursday, November 13 for the first workshop: Power through Story and Relationship.
Young People organizing: Dayenu continues to offer special events for young people and college students. Join our next monthly Campus Meeting on November 19.
Jews of Color Caucus: Our JOC Caucus meets monthly, creating a special community for Jews of Color in our movement. Our next monthly JOCC Meeting is on Thursday, November 20.
Dayenu Circles: We offer regular meetings for new activists to connect and learn about organizing in their communities. Come to our Interest Meeting Tuesday, November 25.
CLIMATE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
- The Los Angeles Times podcast Boiling Point featured Rabbi Jennie Rosenn in a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of the climate movement in the US and the crucial role people of faith can play.
- Dayenu’s reel about Jewish climate activism was featured on the Sun Day social media channels.
- The National Catholic Reporter and Times of Israel covered our leadership in opposing the repeal of the Endangerment Finding.
- Ahead of Sun Day, Rabbi Jennie Rosenn collaborated with two clergy colleagues on an op-ed in Religion News Service about the urgency for people of faith to take action on climate.
- More on our media page.