Asylum
Asylum is becoming nearly impossible; we can’t let it
Fleeing Egypt taught us what it should mean to be a powerful nation with the capacity to help those who need entry or safe passage.
Over 1,400 Rabbis Sign Letter Supporting Asylum Seekers
A delegation of rabbis, attorneys and advocates for asylum seekers delivered the HIAS-organized petition to Capitol Hill.
The AOC ‘Concentration Camp’ Debate Has Jews Divided. 18 Jews Weigh In.
18 Jews, infinite opinions.
You Should Watch Rachel Maddow Break Down About Immigrant Baby Shelters
Maddow apologized, but she was doing us a favor.
Like The Holocaust, Family Separation In The U.S. Will Scar Generations To Come
We are living in a country that is intentionally traumatizing children for political purposes.
How American Jews Can Help Immigrants And Asylum Seekers
A humanitarian nightmare is happening right now in our backyards — and the Jewish community needs to step up to help.
Stop Comparing Immigrant Deportations To The Holocaust
Comparing the deportation of immigrants to the Holocaust loses sight of our power to effect positive change through democracy.
Why Isn’t AIPAC Talking About Israel’s African Refugee Crisis?
AIPAC is missing an opportunity to help Israel solve it’s current refugee crisis — or at least address it in a friendly environment.
Holocaust Survivors Debate: Is It Okay To Compare African Migrants To Jews Under Nazis?
As the battle wages over the intention of Israel’s government to expel thousands of African migrants who entered the country through its southern border, Holocaust survivors are speaking up against the move and, at times, are being criticized for doing so.
Jewish Groups To Netanyahu: Don’t Deport African Asylum Seekers
In a rare rebuke of Israeli government policy, two major Jewish American organizations are publicly expressing their concern over a plan to deport thousands of African asylum seekers.