Our Social Action Activity on Jewish Ethics and the Environment last Saturday was well received and generated much enthusiasm to get our congregation involved in the environment. Rabbi Oler gave an eloquent introduction to Jewish ethics for the environment and we want to continue that momentum by forming a Social Action Green Team committee at Kadima. 

This committee will plan future topics for discussion, education, and provide our congregation with a connection to getting involved with environmental issues and activities. We also have the support for resources via the Green Team with an organization known as Faith In Place.

Faith In Place ( https://www.faithinplace.org/) is a collaboration of houses of worship of all faiths throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin that helps to cultivate environmental justice through connection, education, and advocacy. 

We are inviting any of our congregants at Kadima who may be interested in learning and participating in the environment to join Kadima’s Green Team.

You may contact Dr. Randy McCool via the congregation e-mail (office@nrck.org) if you have any questions or are interested in joining our Green Team.

The Kadima Green Team at New Reform Congregation Kadima had its first meeting to plan the next congregation opportunity related to Jewish Ethics for the Environment!!!

The next project will be soon announced, so watch for upcoming details!

The Kadima Green Team will meet on Zoom the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm and all New Reform Congregation Kadima members are invited to attend!

If you have any questions about the Kadima Green Team, feel free to contact us at: office@nrck.org

Jewish Ethics and the Environment: How We Can Make A Difference In Our Community

September 13, 2025 at 10:00 am

We will take a guided twenty-five minute (low impact) walk at Ryerson Lake County Forest Preserve. After the walk, we will go to Kadima for an introduction to Jewish ethics and the environment. We will then learn what we can do as a congregation to advocate and participate in environmental activities to benefit the areas in our local community.

For those who prefer not to participate in the walk, you are invited to join us at the Kadima location at approximately 10:45.

For those going on the guided walk, it is suggested that you wear long pants and long sleeves.

It is also recommended that you bring a hat, sun block, and insect repellant.

We will be walking on a marked flat trail. If the weather is not cooperative, we will meet at Kadima instead of walking the trail.

RSVP by email at office@nrck. org or call 847-229-9500 by Thursday, September 11, 2025