Energy Activities for Adults

Our Jewish Sources on Energy and its Uses

Instructions for Discussion Group Leader
Intended audience: Adults

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This activity will involve study of the basic concepts regarding energy and why it needs to be saved and a number of applicable Jewish sources, and an optional demonstration of the efficiency of Compact Fluorescent bulbs. Bulbs may also be sold at the event.

Preparation

• Review the activity materials, and depending on the time available and the type of audience, pick and choose what you will cover.
• Serve refreshments in washable, biodegradable or recyclable utensils
• Reduce use of photocopied paper by planning to share sheets, and/or using books which are passed around and read out loud

The Session

• Start with a short discussion about, “What Is Energy, Why and How Do We Save It?”
• Turn the discussion to, “What do our Jewish sources have to teach us about the use of and the waste of energy?” (See “Texts to Explore”)

Optional Activities

• Demonstrate the efficiency of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLS) compared to incandescent bulbs. (download activity sheet)
• Provide CFL bulbs for sale to participants in the study session. (Download a chart to help people choose the right lightbulbs)
• Distribute and review “Home Energy Audit” check list for home follow up.

Resources used in this lesson

• Printable Version of this Activity
• What is Energy, Why and How Do We Save It?
• Texts to explore energy
• Demonstration of CFL vs. Lightbulb
• Home Energy Audit check list
• Chart for Choosing Lightbulbs

Much thanks to Judy Adler Sheer for preparing these resources.

This content originated at Canfei Nesharim.org.

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