The Temple Named Jewish Solar Challenge Winner

The Jewish Solar Challenge (JSC) has awarded grants to nine Jewish organizations across America to purchase and install solar panels. This year’s grantees include seven temples, one camp, and one Jewish school:
The Temple (Hebrew Benevolent Congregation) in Atlanta, Ga.
Congregation Sons of Israel in Nyack, N.Y.
Westchester Torah Academy in New Rochelle, N.Y.
Bet Torah in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
Temple Hillel B’nai Torah in Boston, Mass.
Temple Emanuel in Newton, Mass.
Temple Emanuel of South Hills in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder, Colo.
Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa in Big Bear Lake, Calif.

“We are honored to help such an incredible group of organizations across America make the transition to solar power,” said Jewish Solar Challenge Founder Mitchell Schwartz. “This round – our largest ever – marks the first time a majority of our grantees were located outside California, and includes our first recipients in New York, advancing our mission to make solar energy accessible to Jewish communities everywhere.”

During this grant cycle, JSC awarded $300,000, bringing the total awarded for solar projects to more than $1 million since the Jewish Solar Challenge launched three years ago. Since its founding, JSC has supported over $10 million in solar projects, totaling over an estimated two megawatts of capacity. These installations generate approximately 3.28 million kWh of electricity per year, preventing the release of 1,272 metric tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere and saving nearly $500,000 in annual electricity costs.

“Solar is one of the best ways to take direct climate action with clear, measurable impact,” said Josef Abramowitz, a pioneer of the Israeli solar industry and a JSC Board member. “Investing in solar reduces operating costs, but also helps us build more resilient, self-sustaining communities, benefitting our people and our planet long term.”