Hi friends, 

We’re knee deep in planning for ROOTED: A Jewish Day of Service for the Earth, and now is the time to join!  On Sunday, September 21, 2025—just before Rosh Hashanah and during Climate Week NYC—over 1,000 volunteers across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island will come together for a joyful day of hands-on service to restore parks, beaches, and open spaces. Individuals, families, and groups are all welcome! 

Also in this newsletter: Adamah NY is growing! Get to know our 4 new team members and get inspired as I am! We’re planning an amazing fall & winter season full of climate action, environmental education, holiday events, volunteering programs and so much more!

In the past month, the U.S. climate movement has faced significant setbacks, including federal rollbacks that threaten clean energy progress and government defunding of crucial climate and scientific agencies. Corporate investment in climate action is also declining, making local and grassroots efforts more essential than ever. Adamah NY is proud to be part of this movement, and respond to the current situation with the full power of the Jewish spirit. Part of our response is ROOTED, that will kick off Climate Week NYC and Sun Day, anchoring a week of reflection, action, and environmental justice and filling it with joy and community. 

To continue this momentum, we need your support, please consider supporting Adamah NY.  

With gratitude, 
Shahar and the Adamah NY Team 

[From left to right: Hannah, Eliana, Amber and Daniel]

Daniel Dray is the new Climate Action Coordinator, he joins Adamah NY with a background in Environmental Engineering from Columbia University and an MBA from Ben-Gurion University where he focused on sustainable business strategy. He’s worked on ESG tools for startups, climate-tech innovation, and cross-sector environmental initiatives in the U.S. and Israel. At Adamah, Daniel is excited to help Jewish institutions take meaningful steps toward climate resilience. 
 
Eliana Hiam is the Adamah on Campus New York Coordinator. She’s a recent graduate of Barnard College, where she studied Environmental Science and Russian. As a former Adamah on Campus chapter leader, she is very excited to engage the college community in New York through social justice and the climate justice movement. In her free time, Eliana enjoys finding beetles in parks, exploring museums, and crafting.   

Hannah Kahn Glass is Adamah NY’s new Jewish Environmental Educator and Community Engagement Coordinator. Hannah comes to this work with a background as a farmer, cook, community organizer and Jewish educator. She is thrilled to be in a role that sits at the intersection of her diverse experiences. Hannah is passionate about Judaism’s entwinement with the natural world and would love to guide your community in Jewish environmental learning that speaks to you! In her free time, Hannah loves to bike, cook elaborate meals and has a constant rotation of new hobbies and projects.   

Amber Otwell is the administrative assistant of Adamah NY. She was born in California and currently lives in Queens. For the past four years, Amber has provided high-level support to Executives, Owners, and Founders across a range of industries. When she is not working, Amber is most likely walking through Central Park or attending a Broadway show. 

• ReTreat Yourself! Jewish communal professionals can apply for a fully funded retreat: August 11-13, November 7-9, and January 11-13, 2026
• Rosh Hashanah: September 22-25 at Pearlstone and Isabella Freedman
• Sukkahfest: October 6-9 at Pearlstone and Isabella Freedman

• Pesach 2026: April 2-10, 2026 at Pearlstone and Isabella Freedman (Early Bird Pricing Ends July 31!)

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