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Solihull Synagogue leads the way in eco-friendliness

The congregation is also known for its commitment to volunteering

March 3, 2025 15:10
Solihull Synagogue's Rabbi Yehuda and Rebbetzin Dinie Pink and Solihull's mayor, Shahin Ashraf MBE (Photo: Solihull Synagogue)
Solihull Synagogue's Rabbi Yehuda and Rebbetzin Dinie Pink with Solihull's mayor, Shahin Ashraf MBE, outside the building which has undergone energy-saving alterations (Photo: Solihull Synagogue)
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A West Midlands’ synagogue is believed to have the most energy efficient building in the country after installing over 60 solar panels, cavity insulation and new heating and cooling systems.

Solihull Synagogue, an independent Orthodox synagogue under the auspices of the Chief Rabbi, received a grant of nearly £60,000 from the local council to carry out the environmentally friendly transformation.

The grant was part of the government’s £25.5m funding scheme to help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations improve their energy efficiency.

Speaking to the JC, the shul’s rabbi, Yehuda Pink, said: “From a Jewish point of view, we have a big responsibility to care for the world that God gave us and to be environmentally friendly. So, when we are able to do something which is a clear way of helping the environment, Judaism pushes us in that direction.”