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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks to community members about the rise of antisemitism on Tuesday. The event, hosted at Beth Emet synagogue, featured a panel.

Community leaders discuss surge in anti-Semitic incidents

March 4, 2020

Community leaders and residents discussed the recent rise of anti-Semitism and its historical context at Beth Emet Synagogue on Tuesday. From 2015 to 2017, the Midwest saw a 110 percent increase in...

Author Mark Caro (left,) U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Northwestern assistant Medill Prof. Jon Marshall participated in a panel about politics hosted by Beth Emet Synagogue on Sunday. Members of the synagogue ate brunch as they listened.

Jan Schakowsky, community leaders emphasize positive action in politics

February 9, 2020

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) said it is “imperative” Democrats win this year’s presidential election while speaking Sunday at a panel hosted by Beth Emet Synagogue. “There's the largest...

Community organizers outline guidelines for deconstructing white privilege, racial inequality

March 6, 2018

Organizers of a seminar series aimed at deconstructing white privilege and racial inequality introduced a curriculum and objectives for future discussion at an event Monday evening. About 80 Evanston...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an interfaith rally on Sunday. The event encouraged solidarity in the face of discrimination and prejudice.

Interfaith rally calls for solidarity 1 year after presidential election

November 12, 2017

Local religious leaders held a rally at Lake Street Church on Sunday to encourage solidarity one year after the election of President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Mayor Steve Hagerty,...

Rabbi Andrea London. London and students from Beth Emet Synagogue hosted an event Sunday to discuss immigration and efforts to address the issue in Evanston.

Jewish students, local activists discuss immigration policies

May 21, 2017

Local students, clergy and activists gathered Sunday afternoon at an Evanston synagogue to discuss stories of immigration and ways to address the issue in the local community. About 50 people gathered...

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