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a progressive Reform Jewish congregation |
2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa California 95404(707) 578-5519 fax: (707) 578-3967 email: shomrei@shomreitorah.org |
Environmental Action Committee meets on the fourth Monday of the month at
7:00pm. To find out more contact Sue Lewis or call her at 539-7681.
To coordinate a carpool ride to services
with a CST member near you or on your route, please call coordinator Fran Danoff at 539-7394.
Rabbi Zutra said, “One who covers an oil lamp, or uncovers a naphtha lamp, transgresses the
prohibition of bal tashchit, since these acts cause the lamp to burn with unnecessary speed.”
Energy Saving Tips
Move your thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in the summer.
This will save about 2,000 lbs of CO2 each year.
Clean the air filters on your furnace and air conditioners
This will save 350 lbs of CO2 each year.
Use weather stripping at the bottom of all external doors.
Use coverings on all windows.
Turn off your heater 15 minutes before going to bed.
