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Why is Israel’s environment a concern for Diaspora Jewry?
The land of Israel is of concern to all Jews. Our historic and spiritual connection to this lend, makes her survival a matter of concern for all who love her, whether we live in Israel or not.  Though we may live around the world, we love the land of Israel and are dedicated to work for her preservation

Shouldn’t Israelis take care of their own environment? 
Wonderfully the Israeli environmental movement has grown rapidly in the last few years, and environmental consciousness is growing nationwide.  The Green Zionist Alliance aims not at directing that environmental awareness, but supporting it.  We work with partners in Israel to support their projects and their ideas.  All GZA campaigns and initiatives are supported by our Israeli Advisory Committee of leading environmentalists in Israel.

What difference can we really make for Israel’s environment?
While Israel has become a robust independent economy and government, many avenues still remain in which Diaspora Jewry sets policy for the State.  Through the infrastructure of the World Zionist Movement and the Keren Kayemet, Diaspora Jewry appoints many of the people who make important decisions daily.  Plus donor directed initiatives allow Diaspora Jewry to direct many initiatives from education, to new settlements.  By working within the structure of the World Zionist Movement, the GZA is able to assist in the allocation of millions of dollars to environmentally progressive causes.

Shouldn’t we as Diaspora residents worry about our local and global environment first and not Israel?
Yes and No.  Each of us has a connection to a number of specific places that have served us in our lives.  While we must work to protect those places closest by, we must also remember those places far away that we also love.  Fortunately, many activities like energy conservation can serve both local, global and Israeli interests simultaneously. Think Israel, act local!  

How can Israel care about the environment, when it under constant threat and economically struggling.  Don’t people need to come first?
The old paradigm of nothing is as important as security and development has started to shift.  Israel’s are starting to realize that preserving water, air and agricultural/recreational land are issues of national security and economic development.  While environmental concerns may not pose a national threat at present, air pollution deaths more than double terrorist attack deaths each year, and some predictions indicate shortages of water and agricultural land could further destabilize the region and undermine a final status agreement with the Palestinians.

What is the Green Zionist Alliance’s position on Peace and Palestinian statehood?
Wild species and environmental pollutants do not stop at borders and as such environmental solutions must be cooperative in nature. To that end the Green Zionist Alliance calls on the State of Israel to work collaboratively with neighbors to solve environmental issues. Israel must stand as a regional leader for environmental protection. By deliberating on environmental issues with her neighbors, Israel will begin to form close working relationships with currently hostile countries in the region and promote peace with Jordan, Egypt and the Palestinians.

What about the Bedouin, Israeli Arabs, and others suffering environmental justice concerns?
The Green Zionist Alliance believes that in accordance with the Israeli Declaration of Independence, the State must work towards a permanent and equitable resolution to internal land disputes and environmental justice concerns.

Does the Green Zionist Alliance operate in Israel?
No.  The Green Zionist Alliances operates in the Diaspora, choosing to support a broad range of environmental projects within Israel.

What can I do to help?
Join the Green Zionist Alliance, distribute materials in your community, spread the word!!  For more information on how to get involved click here or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Is my donation to the Green Zionist Alliance tax deductible?
If you pay taxes in the United States - yes.
For other countries we are unable to provide tax receipts, but are always looking for a fiscal partner to make this a reality.