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Krantz sug- gests taking on a new environmental commitment for each day of the holi- day: On the first day, change incandes- cent light bulbs to compact fluorescent or better yet, LED bulbs; on the second day, commit to wearing sweaters in the winter instead of turning up the heat; on the third day, plan a garden for the spring; on the fourth day, make a dona- tion to an environmental organization; on the fifth day, disinvest your stock portfolio from fossil-fuel stocks and invest in renewable energy instead; on the sixth day, contact your collegiate alma mater, your synagogue, your local Jewish federation and other institutions to ask them to follow your example of disinvestment and reinvestment; on the seventh day, commit to eating less meat, which is the largest contributor of greenhouse gases; on the eighth day, call your local member of Congress to advocate for climate-smart policies. Krantz recommends additional mea- sures that he calls "low-hanging fruit": unplug appliances and chargers when they aren't in use; turn off lights when you leave the room; use fans instead of air conditioning when possible; walk or take public transit instead of driving when possible; and use timers rather than leaving lights on for the duration of Shabbat and Yom Toy. Solar power pioneer Yosef Abramowitz, co-founder of the Arava Power Company and CEO of Energiya Change incandescent light bulbs to LED bulbs like the ones pictured (from Philips) is a sustainability measure that can be taken for Chanukah, Jewish environmental activist David Krantz says. Global Capital, uses a Chanukah meno- rah shaped like a bicycle each year. It was a gift from Nigel Savage, head of the environmentally focused Jewish nonprofit Hazon, after Abramowitz's wife and daughter rode in Hazon's annual bike-a-thon. "This year the festival of lights is about trying to make Israel a renewable light unto the nations, especially as we get solar energy into underprivileged parts of the world:' Abramowitz tells JNS.org. Rabbi Michael Cohen — a founding faculty member of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, an Israel- based research and education institute that offers accredited academic pro- grams on cross-border environmental issues for undergraduate and graduate students — says the "timeless message" of Chanukah's oil-miracle story is not to give up hope, even when things seem hopeless. "Certainly when we look at the state of the world's environment, that can be the case," he tells JNS.org. "But we can't give up hope. The miracle lies in our hands:' The average Jew can prioritize con- servation not only during Chanukah but year-round, according to Cohen, who suggested turning off the lights in the room where the Chanukah meno- rah is lit and performing an energy audit of one's home. "Make changes so less energy is needed:' he says. "Buy a better fuel-effi- cient car and find the best heating sys- tem that is better for the environment. Compost. Use low-energy light bulbs; don't idle your car. Reduce consump- tion. Chanukah means to dedicate. The holiday is a good time to step back and take stock, and dedicate the deci- sions we make in our lives to affirm the health of our shared planet." ❑ -With reporting by Deborah Fineblum Schabb