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Uniting to Combat Climate Change through Dayenu Circle

03/01/2022 04:36:42 PM

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We have all been learning with alarm about the growing occurrence of climate-related disasters affecting millions of people around the world. Since 1981 the earth’s temperature has been rising at twice the rate than it did from 1880 to 1981. And it is now clear that our fossil-dependent economies are largely to blame.  
 
Our Jewish values such as l’dor v’dor (generation to generation), shomrei adamah (protecting the earth), and tzedek tirdof (pursue justice) compel us to add our voices to the fight to address the climate crisis. 

 
Dayenu is a national organization established to help us live these values, by building grassroots groups across the country that come together to advocate for change. We are in the process of building the Madison Dayenu Circle by creating a positive movement that is radical, smart, bold, and multigenerational. The goals of Dayenu are to:

  • Fight for climate-positive policies.
  • Have a Jewish voice that is heard by many.
  • Pay special attention to the effect of the climate crisis on historically marginalized communities.

The Madison Dayenu Circle invites you to form part of our local community. What this means is that you will occasionally receive emails prompting you to act in support of a specific action, if you choose. Click here to sign up for updates from Madison Dayenu Circle, or join us at one of our upcoming meetings or events. If you have any questions, please contact Marta Karlov.

April 19, 2024 11 Nisan 5784