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Green Beanies
JTA proudly presents the winners of the Green Beanie Awards, a special competition in honor of Tu B’Shevat. The two Greenest Beanies are splitting the $360 first-place prize courtesy of Hazon. We encourage you to check out all of the entrants: You’ll find an inspiring commitment to tikkun olam from across Jewish communal life -- and might even pick up a few environmentally correct ideas for your organization or institution.
First Place (tie):
UJA-Federation of New York
Green Beanie judges selected UJA-Federation of New York as an excellent example of a large organization using its resources and network to effect environmental change. More
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
The 475-member synagogue in Evanston, Ill., has shown what can be accomplished with good intentions and an environmentally-conscious board. More
Corner view of the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation's Platinum LEED-certified building in Evanston, Illinois.
Click here to see all the 2008 entries, including photos and video.
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