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Jews excel at collective organizing. The LA fires are a call to rally resources to fight climate change

JL;DR SUMMARY Rabbi Jennie Rosenn highlights the detrimental impact of wildfires in the Los Angeles area, reflecting on the urgent need for collective Jewish organizing and action against climate change. 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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Jewish TraditionJewish CommunityClimate ChangeActivismCaliforniaDayenuRenewable EnergyWildfiresPolicy ChangeCollective Action

Places mentioned

Los Angeles, California, United States
"The devastating images of wildfires coming out of the Los Angeles area right now are apocalyptic."
Altadena, California, United States
"The remains of a home lost in the Eaton fire Altadena, Califonia."
Florida, United States
"Milton, a Category 5 hurricane, slammed into Florida, causing 35 fatalities and $85 billion in damages."
New York, United States
"And just last month, New York passed the Climate Change Superfund Act, which holds fossil fuel companies responsible for damage from extreme weather and provides funding for climate-resilient infrastructure."
California, United States
"In the past year, California preserved a law prohibiting oil drilling near homes and schools and passed a $10 billion bond to fund climate projects, wildfire prevention, and clean drinking water."

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