Copenhagen Campaign - Climate Change
Liberal Judaism is leading a delegation to the Copenhagen Climate Conference in December 2009, to join thousands of others in calling for world leaders and the UN to commit to reducing domestic carbon dioxide emissions by at least 40% by 2020 and to ensuring that developing countries have the support and resources they need to adapt to climate change. More information on the conference is available here: en.cop15.dk and you may also find this resource, from The Guardian website, useful.
Minyan for Climate Change and 'The Wave'
Liberal Judaism is part of the Minyan for Climate Change and 'The Wave', on Saturday 5th December ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. Part of a global series of public actions, The Wave will call on world leaders to take urgent action to secure a fair international deal to stop global warming exceeding the danger threshold of 2 °C. The Wave, organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, will show mass support by people from all backgrounds for a better, low carbon future for the UK and the world. People are encouraged to wear blue clothes as it is the colour of the day.
West London Synagogue will host a group of climate activists from the Reform and Liberal movements, for prayer and study before they take part in The Wave. Rabbi Danny Rich, Chief Executive of Liberal Judaism, will run a shiur entitled 'How Green is your Judaism'. Following the shiur, Rabbi Rich will lead a special 'Minyan for Climate Change', for any members of the Reform and Liberal community who are taking part in the march.
Schedule
- 9.30 am Shiur: 'How Green is your Judaism', followed by
- 10.40 am 'Minyan for Climate Change', both led by Rabbi Danny Rich
- 11.30 am-1.00 pm March assembles in Grosvenor Square
- 12.00 pm - 12.15 pm Group leaves WLS for Grosvenor Square
- 12.15 pm Stage programme begins
- 12.50-2.30 pm March leaves Grosvenor Square
- 2.50 pm March stops and supporters take part in mass participatory moment
- 5.00 pm Event ends
"Let justice well up like water, righteousness like an unfailing stream" Amos 5.24
Delegation to Copenhagen
The delegation will be travelling by train Thurs 10th - Sunday 13th December (price: approximately £300). If you wish to join them, please email Student Rabbi Sandra Kviat. Limited hospitality is available from Shir Hatzafon, the Copenhagen Progressive Jewish community. Download more information here.
Programme:
Friday night: Chavurah supper with songs and prayers and discussion and lighting Chanukkah candles.
Saturday: Shabbat service, potluck lunch and then joining march to Bella Centre with other groups and Chanukkah candle lighting.
Sunday: Chanukkah fun with Shir Hatzafon for children and adults, then a possibility of joining other groups in the main square, and/or listening to 350 shofar blasts.
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