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Perspective: A trip to El Salvador shaped my outlook on U.S. immigration

Perspective: A trip to El Salvador shaped my outlook on U.S. immigration

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 22, 2021 | Featured, Ideas, Immigration, JCJ Blog, Judaism

By Ben Weiner In the spring of 2018, I had the privilege of traveling with a small group to the beautiful country of El Salvador. The trip was led by a non-profit organization whose mission is to build solidarity between Salvadorians and Americans. Over the course of...
Why We, As Jews, Have An Obligation to Help Immigrants

Why We, As Jews, Have An Obligation to Help Immigrants

by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 27, 2018 | JCJ Blog

By Sam Wolf In the midst of the Administration’s continued attacks on refugees and asylum seekers, I feel compelled to speak out. Let me tell you why. On April 15, 1940, my great grandparents — Ferenc Rakos and Aranka Neufeld — arrived in New York on the USS...

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