// Union for Reform Judaism: Divesting from Fossil Fuel, Advocating for Renewable Energy

“As humanity struggles to address the worsening climate crisis, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest denomination in North American Jewish life, has taken a landmark step to encourage positive climate action through the Movement’s investment strategies. In a newly adopted resolution, the URJ has committed to ‘till and tend the earth,’ as the Book of Gensis teaches, by divesting the organization’s pensions and investment plans from direct investment in fossil fuel companies; engaging in shareholder advocacy with companies adjacent to or supporting the fossil fuel industry; and adjusting holdings in mutual funds. The resolution also makes clear the URJ’s commitment to redirecting investment into the development of renewable and clean energy solutions.”
— URJ.org
 
Quote: “The Jewish divestment push is being led by the climate advocacy group Dayenu, whose founder and CEO, Jennie Rosenn, is a Reform rabbi. ‘I commend the Reform Movement for drawing a clear ethical line, ensuring our investments are not furthering climate destruction,’ Rosenn said in a statement. ‘It is time for all Jewish institutions to follow the Reform movement’s leadership and make their own public commitments to move their investments out of fossil fuels and instead invest toward a just and livable clean energy future.’ ”
— URJ.org
 
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