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Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas - The Dallas JCC empowers people to pursue wellness of mind, body and spirit with rich programming, fitness facilities and an accredited preschool.

Protecting Our Planet Begins With You

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repeat.

Come Celebrate Earth Day at the J, Friday, April 22!

Earth Day Yoga Flow at 10:15 am
Get ready to find your outdoor yoga vibe with the sweet sounds of mother nature. Join the amazing yoga instructor team of Renee Austin and Gina Chew. Afterward, let’s get social with healthy snacks and tea.
Location:Grassy area- main front building entrance.

Sign up on the MY J app:

Everybody loves a giveaway. Be sure to pick a free earth day stress ball on Friday, April 22, 2022. While supplies last.

E-Waste & Paper Drop-off from 8:30 -11:30 am

Gather your E -Waste and you’re your outdated paper documents to shred! The JunkLuggers of Greater Dallas and a Secured Shred truck will be on our main JCC parking lot from 8:30am to 11:30am on Monday, April 25.  Join the J green movement and say goodbye to your E-Waste and Shred your paper documents.

Free to attend

Earth Day 2020
April 22

A core Jewish value is tikkun olam, Hebrew for repairing the earth or making the world a better place. It is a natural fit for the JCC to celebrate this day with our community.

Participate virtually as we celebrate Earth Day’s 50-year celebration!

View a list of events and activities below

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repeat.

A core Jewish value is tikkun olam, Hebrew for repairing the earth or making the world a better place. It is a natural fit for the JCC to celebrate this day with our community.

Participate virtually as we celebrate Earth Day’s 50-year celebration!

View a list of events and activities below

I Pledge Campaign
Choose from over 10 different pledges from recycling to saving energy or reducing water usage. Make a pledge and do your part to keep our Earth around for another 50 years. Participate on social media by using #jgreenpledge

WATCH OUR STAFF PLEDGE VIDEO

Share Your Pledge on Social Media

Share your pledge(s) on social media by

  1. Download your pledge
  2. Post to your social media account using #Jgreenpledge and tag us @JCCDallas

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 

Change Your Facebook Frame

Share your pledge on Facebook!

  1. Visit this link facebook.com/profilepicframes
  2. Choose your pledge for Earth Day.
  3. Reposition your photo so we can still see your face in your profile photo.
  4. Click “use as profile picture” so all your friends can see your pledge!

Make an Earth Day Pledge

Recycle

I PLEDGE TO RECYCLE
Recycle what you can to prevent adding waste to landfills.

Download Pledge

Skip the Water Bottle

I PLEDGE TO SKIP THE WATER BOTTLE
Pick a nice re-useable water bottle and fill up at water stations instead.

Download Pledge

Shop Wisely

I PLEDGE TO SHOP WISELY
Use re-useable shopping bags so you can use less plastic.

Download Pledge

Conserve Water

I PLEDGE TO CONSERVE WATER
Turn off water when you’re not using it and make an effort to use less.

Download Pledge

Scoop Smart

I PLEDGE TO SCOOP SMART
Use biodegradable pet waste bags to prevent plastic waste.

Download Pledge

Here's a Bright Idea

I PLEDGE TO A BRIGHT IDEA
Use LED bulbs to be more energy efficient AND save money on electricity.

Download Pledge

Upgrade from Paper/Plastic

I PLEDGE TO UPGRADE FROM PAPER/PLASTIC
Stop using disposable plates and cups to decrease single-use items that end up in landfills.

Download Pledge

Finish Those Leftovers

I PLEDGE TO FINISH THE LEFTOVERS
Before buying more food, use your leftovers (by eating, cooking or composting) to prevent food waste.

Download Pledge

Turn it Off

I PLEDGE TO TURN IT OFF
Unplug and turn off any devices not in use to save energy. Even standby mode still uses electricity.

Download Pledge

Take it Digital

I PLEDGE TO TAKE IT DIGITAL
Opt in to paperless billing whenever you can to prevent unnecessary paper waste.

Download Pledge

Earth Day Agenda

Wake Up & Get Wellthy
Join us LIVE on Instagram at 10 AM with Brett and Lavalle for our Earth Day segment. Learn what you can do to participate and all the fun we have planned throughout the day. @jccdallas

Webinar Earth Day series
Earth Day root to stem recipes.
Recipes and Photos courtesy of: thekitchn.com, healthyslowcooking.com, loveandlemons.com, insonnetskitchen.com, veganricha.com, and tastingpage.com.

ROOT TO STEM RECIPES

Roasted Potato Peels

Click here for recipe

Vegan Kale Stem Pesto

Click here for recipe

Flow Yoga Class – Earth Day

Get ready to practice your flow to the sounds of percussions with our Earth Day flow yoga class with three of your favorite instructors!

Lineup includes:

Setting your Earth Day Intentions  with Stefanie Tovar*
Earth Day Flow Celebration with Renee Austin*
Ground and Reset with Marco Delossantos*

* Accompanied by Leisha Anders on drums

Earth Day Celebration
Join us LIVE on Facebook to keep moving and grooving with Earth Day Celebrations!
Dance Jam with Diana at 5:45 pm @JCCDallas, @DianaLynette
Dance Jam Barre Fusion with Gina at 6:15 pm @JCCDallas, @GinaChewUSA