The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life in partnership with the Religious Action Center and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs have launched the next phase of their initiative A Light Among the Nations called “Conservation Conversations: Invite your Elected Official to Synagogue” aimed at engaging elected officials in dialogue around the issue of climate change. This initiative hopes to bring elected officials (such as U.S. Senators and Representatives, Governors, State Representatives, Mayors, and others) to synagogues participate in meaningful conversations about solutions to the issue of climate change.

To kick this campaign off we have created a number of online resources to help congregations participate in the “Conservation Conversation” campaign and invite their elected officials. Sample invitation letters, sample agendas, questions and background materials, and advocacy guides are available online. Click on the links provided or visit the campaign homepage at http://www.rac.org/climatechange these and other resources including our introductory packet and frequently asked questions.