About AvA
 
Adam va-Adamah ("Humans and the Earth") is a regional affiliate of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), dedicated to educating British Columbians about Judaism's deeply-rooted environmental values. Adam va-Adamah was founded in 1998/5758 and is incorporated as a society in British Columbia.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Adam va-Adamah Environmental Society is to advance the education of the public about the principles of Judaism that address the interactions among human beings, other species and the common biophysical environment by

(a) developing educational materials and designing and creating courses for children and adults that address environmental thought, principles and practices arising from the Jewish faith

and

(b) working with schools, colleges and other educational institutions, as well as synagogues, churches and other houses of worship in British Columbia to organize and deliver educational lectures, seminars and activities on this subject.


Past Events and Programs

 
COEJL (The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life)
Founded in 1993, engages Jewish institutions and individuals n bringing the moral passion of Jewish tradition and social action to environmental stewardship - in order to preserve the integrity of creation, advance social justice, protect future generations, and strengthen the Jewish community.