Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, at The Blogs

Sep 18, 2023, 10:54 PM

Forgiveness without Forgetting & My New Austrian Citizenship

Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi holds up her new Austrian citizenship while at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, DC. Photo credit & courtesy of JLM.

It’s the Jewish high holidays where Jews ask for -- and give -- forgiveness for bad deeds, no matter if these actions were done intentionally or accidentally. We also ask for forgiveness for wrongs we committed by standing idly...

Sep 15, 2023, 7:02 AM

Jews Are Approaching High Holidays with a Goal of Preventing Climate Disasters

Jennifer and Victor Mizrahi review climate solutions that have lasted hundreds of years so far in Holland. Photo courtesy of JLM.

The Jewish High Holiday of Rosh HaShanah is fast approaching. It celebrates what Jews consider to be the birth of the world. Soon after is Yom Kippur, a day of atonement and judgement. During Yom Kippur Jews around the...

Sep 8, 2023, 3:34 PM

Saving people and the world through state policy

Maryland's Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Governor Wes Moore look on as Senator Brian Feldman, chair of Maryland's Committee on Education, Environment and Energy, speaks about a sustainable future.

While many leaders are making promises around climate action, the gap between political promises and action is still dangerously large. Climate activist Greta Thunberg calls it "bla, bla, bla." She, and many in her generation and beyond, are fighting...

Sep 5, 2023, 8:48 PM

On Climate: Less Kvetching. More Action.

Nigel Savage with Former Israeli Prime-Minister Naftali-Bennett. Photo credit and courtesy of Hazon.

"Less Kvetching. More Action." It's the slogan on a sign Nigel Savage was carrying at an environmental rally. It also sums up his personality, impact, and his message for us as we approach the high holidays. A deeply caring, inspiring...

Sep 1, 2023, 4:14 PM

Battling National Security Threats from Climate Change

Today key top military leaders, analysts and experts are joining the frontlines in the battle against climate change. Rob Levinson, an extremely talented retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served for decades in a variety of posts both in...

Aug 31, 2023, 8:09 PM

Groundwork BioAg Brings Sustainable Food to the World

Demonstration of how Groundwork BioAg's products do in growing soybeans compared to others. Photo credit Breno Teles, Ativa Biotecnologia, NovaTero. Courtesy of BioAg.

People are both the perpetrators and victims of climate change. Fortunately, there are innovators on the frontlines -- fighting to save humanity and our shared planet. One of those key innovators is Dan Grotsky, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer...

Aug 31, 2023, 1:29 AM

Criaterra delivers beautiful solutions to help protect our planet

Criaterra is already providing beautiful solutions for buildings while saving people and our shared planet. Photo credit Eyal Tagar and courtesy of Criaterra.

Breakthrough solutions in how we create buildings can save lives and our shared planet. Fortunately, Adital Ela, an Israeli expert in industrial design and sustainability, has created such progress with her highly innovative women-led company, Criaterra. She brought her...

Aug 30, 2023, 5:02 AM

Using Tikkun Olam to Create Partnerships and End Climate Change

Sonia S. Cummings is one of the true heroes in the Jewish community on a wide range of issues. Born in Europe, multi-lingual and talented, she and her husband James have been working on environmental issues for decades. From their...

Aug 23, 2023, 12:09 AM

Climate Hero Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb & COEJL Bring Faith Groups Together

Jewish activists protest against fossil fuels and for a sustainable future. Photo credit and courtesy of Dahlia Rockowitz of Dayenu and COEJL.

Climate hero Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb has a long and deep record of leadership on climate and environmental issues. Today he serves as chair and Rabbinic Consultant for the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), which deepens...

Aug 18, 2023, 9:00 PM

Bioplasmar Eliminates Plastics While Creating a Sustainable Future

Flowers growing in biodegradable pots made by Bioplasmar at their R&D site in Israel. Photo by Zamir Eldar and courtesy of Bioplasmar.

As someone deeply concerned with finding and implementing climate solutions before it is too late, I love finding win-win-win solutions. One of those rare gems is a fabulous Israeli start up, Bioplasmar, which simultaneously reduces the use of fossil...

About Me

Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi is the co-founder/director of the Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund (a DAF). She has worked directly with presidents, prime ministers, 48 governors, 85 Ambassadors, and leaders at all levels to successfully educate and advocate on key issues. In July, 2023 Mizrahi was appointed to serve as representative of philanthropy on the Maryland Commission on Climate Change. She has a certificate in Climate Change Policy, Economics and Politics from Harvard. Her work has won numerous awards and been profiled in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Inside Philanthropy, PBS NewsHour, Washington Post, Jerusalem Post, Jewish Sages of Today, and numerous other outlets. Mizrahi has published more than 300 articles on politics, public policy, disability issues, climate and innovations. The views in her columns are her own, and do not reflect those of any organization.

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