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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 Shofar Walk harnesses joy in Jewish community

Evanston Shofar Walk harnesses joy in Jewish community

October 2, 2024

Evanston’s Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation hosted its annual Erev Rosh Hashanah Shofar Walk Wednesday, bringing around 200 people together to celebrate the holiday. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish...

A white box of matzah and seder plate with greens, an egg and an orange.

Passover seders in Evanston display ‘reform’ and ‘reconstruction’ of traditions for some

April 16, 2023

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is a Jewish holiday rooted in tradition, repetition and curiosity. Passover seders traditionally bring together family and friends for the retelling and commemoration of...

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Evanston climate community reconnects, plans for future together

January 30, 2023

Evanston and Citizens’ Greener Evanston brought together about 30 local organizations Saturday to reconnect the Evanston climate community.  The Reconvening on Climate Action and Resilience meeting...

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‘The urgency of now’: Faith leaders, residents raise awareness for winter shelter, remember MLK’s legacy

January 16, 2023

On May 19, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached to Evanston residents at First United Methodist Church about each person’s role in creating a strong community.  “We cannot all be doctors...

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Local religious leaders discuss faith-based efforts to fight racism during ‘Civic Love’ event

October 25, 2022

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Rabbi Rachel Weiss recalled her time at Evanston’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lab Experimental School during a Tuesday event hosted by Northwestern Leadership Development...

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