This Jewish response to global warming, dubbed “How Many Jews Does it Take to Screw in a Light Bulb” by COEJL, gives new meaning to the Festival of Lights, which lasts eight nights and celebrates an ancient triumph of energy conservation. This modern day commemoration of Hanukkah will include helping congregations, Jewish institutions, and individuals purchase and install energy efficient, cost effective compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs during Hanukkah, 2006. The campaign also aims to engage the Jewish community in energy legislation, greening synagogues, and to help our youth get involved in activities to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by offsetting one’s own energy usage.

For a complementary perspective, check out Andrew Sullivan’s comments on the “missed opportunity” in the COEJL initiative.