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The Green Maven (by Dayenu Circle)

Eating for the Earth: The Benefits of Consuming a Plant-based Diet

Our monthly blog, edited by Dayenu (climate action and environmental justice) Circle members Chris Wynn and Sharon Smaller,  will give you ideas, information, resources, and things you can do to …

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Congregational News

BE Recordings: March-April 2023

Missed an event this month? All virtual events that were recorded will be featured here. Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky Wednesday, March 15 A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary …

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Congregational News

Purim 2023 Was a Blast!

Purim 2023 at Beth Emet included a BESSY Purim Carnival, Purim Shpiel, Megillah reading, and a young family Purim celebration! See them all below! If you have more photos to …

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Divrei Torah (Sermons)

“The Torah of Reproductive Justice” On Reproductive Rights Shabbat

Thank you to Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg for sharing this past Shabbat’s D’var Torah titled, ”The Torah of Reproductive Justice” in honor of Reproductive Rights Shabbat. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg is an …

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The Green Maven (by Dayenu Circle)

BE Like a Tree

Our monthly blog, edited by Dayenu (climate action and environmental justice) Circle members Chris Wynn and Sharon Smaller,  will give you ideas, information, resources, and things you can do to …

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Congregational News

Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients

For our first event, Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who have had abortions. Our goal is to provide …

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The Green Maven (by Dayenu Circle)

Think Before You Toss: Decluttering and Sustainability

Our monthly blog, edited by Dayenu (climate action and environmental justice) Circle members Chris Wynn and Sharon Smaller,  will give you ideas, information, resources, and things you can do to …

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Congregational News

Second Baptist Church of Evanston Interfaith Racial Education Workshop Series

This new eight-part series, sponsored by Northwestern University’s Racial Equity and Partnership Grant, will meet every two weeks, in-person for an interactive, learning, and action-based experience. Led by professionals within …

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