Refugees
U.S. Cuts Refugee Numbers To Lowest Level In Decades, Drawing Jewish Criticism
The ADL called the move “a moral failure and yet another attack by this administration on refugees seeking haven from unimaginable circumstances.”
Netanyahu Praises U.S. Decision To Halt Funding To Palestinian Refugee Agency
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the United States announcement to halt funding to the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
Kushner Tried to Strip Refugee Status From Millions Of Palestinians
The UN refugee agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, “perpetuates a status quo, is corrupt, inefficient and doesn’t help peace,” Kushner wrote.
Can Syrians Find Political Asylum In Israel?
Millions of Syrian refugees have fled to Turkey, Lebanon and Syria. They’ve never sought refuge in Israel — but that is now starting to change.
What The Torah Teaches Us About The Power Of The Powerless
The Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants and refugees is appalling. The Torah reveals how we can transform that curse into a blessing.
Canadian Rabbis Call On Trudeau To Rescind Refugee Agreement With U.S.
“Our own Jewish people’s history instructs us of the necessity to find safe refuge in times of turmoil and lethal threat.”
The Court Has Been Wrong Before. We Must Keep Fighting.
The Supreme Court’s upholding of the Muslim travel ban was painful, but unsurprising — and we must overcome it.
Melania Wears Jacket Reading ‘I Really Don’t Care, Do U?’ To Child Detention Center
We don’t have words. But Melania does.
Jews Have A Moral Obligation To Support Refugees
Refugees want the same things we do: safety, opportunity and the ability to contribute to society.
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.
