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A Jewish Call to Climate Action: Dayenu Circle Forming in Madison

11/15/2021 03:31:51 PM

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Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action is a new national organization that brings a Jewish voice to this urgent public issue. Local circles are connected to a national network so that our actions can be more powerful together. Dayenu’s approach is to hold public leaders accountable through strategic public action of the scale that science and justice demand.

Representatives from Jewish Congregations for Social Justice (JCSJ) spoke at length with the leaders of Milwaukee’s Dayenu Circle and with the outreach coordinator of Dayenu National, and decided to partner with Dayenu as a Jewish focus for climate action in Madison. JCSJ is a collaboration of the social action committees of the three Madison synagogues: Temple Beth El, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Beth Israel Center.

Two groups are currently being formed to begin with: a smaller steering committee that will meet monthly and direct strategic activities for the whole community, in collaboration with Dayenu National, and an advisory panel of local individuals with particular expertise for consultation. The goal is to have representation from all three congregations and a diverse, multigenerational steering committee. If you would like to help or have suggestions for individuals who would be a good fit for either of these groups, please contact Sherie Sondel.

TBE’s Environment and Climate Change Action Team also welcomes new members. To join the team, contact Marta Karlov, chair, or Aleeza A. Hoffert.

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