Think of it as the Darchei Noam’s new green yarmulke – a row of solar panels and a reflective, white membrane covering the synagogue’s new roof.
But here, it’s a symbol of the congregation’s commitment to the environment, as well as God.
“It’s a Jewish value – to heal the world and take care of the planet,” says Tamara Zielony, looking out at the newly-arrived burgundy chairs lining the sanctuary.
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