Hazon, the largest faith-based environmental organization in the U.S., and Pearlstone, one of the largest Jewish retreat centers and Jewish outdoor education sites in North America, announced today that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a proposal to merge the two organizations, with Jakir Manela serving as the inaugural CEO.

The City of Boulder envisions building a circular economy to make a big impact on our consumption emissions. The infrastructure they envision is an impressive goal! We can start working toward this vision right now by changing the way we think about gifting this holiday season and buying less stuff! 

The Boulder JCC is spotlighting ways to make your Chanukah and holiday season more sustainable.

What if Chanukah were actually the antithesis of “the holidays” and an antidote to some of the most toxic societal messaging that we absorb on a daily basis?

Meet our new Mini-Grant recipients and learn about their projects at our annual fundraising event.

The Boulder JCC is hosting a Zero Waste Tu B’Shevat Seder for adults on Sunday, February 9 in partnership with Congregation Bonai Shalom, Congregation Har HaShem, Congregation Nevei Kodesh, Hazon, Moishe House, Tuv Ha'aretz, and Morah Yehudis Fishman: Community Educator.

Change is coming, and let's plan for it, and be part of it, for good.

Hazon in Colorado is awarding $20,000+ in mini-grants for projects that will make the Colorado Jewish community healthier and more sustainable.

The Boulder community is invited to join Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects (SIPP) on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the West Boulder Senior Center, for presentations about their work, hors d'oeuvres and dessert.

On March 1, we will daven and honor our earth by celebrating our effort to “green” our Shul. 

In a world where clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, a new documentary is highlighting the Israeli role in the international effort to counter that trend. See it at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival.

What does it mean that Hazon is the Jewish lab for sustainability?

If Israel is the land of milk and honey, then Colorado is the land of tomatoes and peppers!

“Sustainability is a team sport,” says founder Chava Tzemach, “Individual actions are important, but community support and institutional changes are where the magic happens.”

Join us for our year-end party on Saturday, December 9, 2017, with music by Sheldon Sands and project updates from our special guests.

Join us for our year-end party on Saturday, December 9, 2017, with music by Sheldon Sands and project updates from our special guests.

Hazon in Colorado is awarding $25,000 in mini-grants for projects that will make the Colorado Jewish community healthier and more sustainable.

All Bonai Shalom events are zero waste, its community supports and participates in urban farming initiatives, and it supplements its Kiddush and Shabbat dinners with food grown from its own six raised garden beds.

Come learn about a new kind of Jewish camp!

In line with their pro-environmental views, Moishe House Boulder, a community building organization for Jewish young adults, held a "Where is the gas in glass?" open house at Fire glass-blowing studio in Denver.

Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects President Peter Ornstein and electronic waste expert Anne Peters of Gracestone, Inc. will update the community on their recent trip to Israel and the West Bank on Thursday, January 19th.

Bonai Shalom is partnering with Hazon to receive the Hazon Seal of Sustainability, which recognizes Jewish organizations’ commitment to becoming more sustainable.

Black Thumb? No Problem. Green thumb? Even better. The Boulder JCC is now offering gardening classes that can help turn your black thumb green and your green thumb greener.

Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects is sending Eric Lombardi, former director of Eco-Cycle, to Israel this month to meet with Israelis and Palestinians about sustainable environmental projects.

Get better connected with the other Jewish cheese-makers, gardeners, goat-milkers, CSA members, chefs, hikers, tree huggers, and activists in Boulder!