Our Impact
JSC helps Jewish institutions turn solar plans into built projects with measurable environmental and financial benefits.
Impact to Date
The Numbers
$1.2 million granted to 23 recipients in seven U.S. states.
More than $10 million in supported solar projects representing over 3 MW of capacity.
An estimated 4.6 million kWh of clean power generated each year.
An estimated 1,700 metric tons of CO₂ emissions avoided each year—the equivalent of not burning approximately 190,000 gallons of gasoline.
$35 million in projected savings for Jewish institutions over the life of the solar systems.
Solar Across the Jewish Community
From schools and synagogues to camps and community organizations, JSC-supported projects demonstrate what practical climate leadership can look like across the Jewish community.
Our Grantees
Explore the Jewish institutions that have received support from the Jewish Solar Challenge.
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Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa — Los Angeles, California
Congregation Sons of Israel–Nyack (CSI–Nyack) — Nyack, New York
Westchester Torah Academy — New Rochelle, New York
Bet Torah — Kisco, New York
Temple Emanuel of South Hills — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Temple Emanuel — Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Congregation Bonai Shalom — Boulder, Colorado
The Temple–Hebrew Benevolent Congregation — Atlanta, Georgia
Temple Hillel B’nai Torah — Boston, Massachusetts
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Tikvah Chadasha Uganda — Modesto, California (office)
Valley Beth Shalom — Encino, California
Camp JORI — Wakefield, Rhode Island
Camp Tawonga — Groveland, California
HAMAKOM Synagogue — West Hills, California
Burbank Temple Emanu El — Burbank, California
Hillel at UCLA — Los Angeles, California
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JSC did not conduct a grant cycle in 2023. Funds were reallocated to support Israeli needs following the events of October 7.
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De Toledo High School — West Hills, California
Berkeley Hillel — Berkeley, California
Temple Beth Am — Los Angeles, California
Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Urban Adamah — Berkeley, California
Bnei David–Judea Congregation — Los Angeles, California
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Temple Israel of Hollywood — Los Angeles, California
From Grants to Broader Impact
More Than an Installation
The “Challenge” in the Jewish Solar Challenge extends beyond transitioning individual institutions to solar energy. We encourage grantees to engage their communities, expand sustainable practices, and serve as visible examples of what is possible.
Help Build the Next Solar Project
Philanthropic support allows JSC to bring this model to more Jewish institutions and communities.
