By Ellie Meyerstein, VRG Intern
In May, I had the opportunity to attend the Green Mitzvathon Environmental Fair at Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in Baltimore, Maryland. I attended the fair to help with tabling for VRG. There, I was able to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds about vegan and vegetarian issues. I talked to many people who were already vegan and simply looking for new recipe ideas or nutrition information. But, I also met several people who had family members that were vegan, and they were visiting the event and our table to learn more about veganism. Whether that was buying a vegan cookbook for their family member or friend or taking a copy of the Vegan Journal so they could try out some new vegan recipes, I was very glad I could help them. I have been at many meals and events where I could not eat the food because the main course was all meat, so it meant a lot to me that there were many people stopping at our table so they could learn how to make meals that accommodated everyone’s needs.
I also had the opportunity to walk around and see the other organizations in attendance. I learned about all the environmental activism that is happening both locally, on college campuses and through local groups, and nationally, through groups like Adamah. It was an incredible experience to see so many people united because of their passion for the environment. Each organization did something different, but that is why we need all of them; they all specialize in what they do and by working together we can truly make the world a better place.
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