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Jewish philanthropy can and must act on climate — before it’s too late

JL;DR SUMMARY Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi argues for increased Jewish philanthropic involvement in combating climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for action as natural disasters continue to escalate, affecting communities globally. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Climate ChangeJewish ValuesJewish PhilanthropySustainabilityCarbon FootprintEnvironmental ResponsibilityNatural DisastersCommunity ActionIsrael InnovationPhilanthropic Networks

Places mentioned

Los Angeles, California, United States
"Los Angeles is still burning."
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
"like the hurricane damage in Asheville, are a grim reminder that climate catastrophes are escalating, threatening lives, livelihoods and the planet."
Israel
"From rising seas threatening Israels coastline to extreme heat, rain and wind endangering vulnerable communities everywhere, the climate crisis demands our attention."

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