Join us for three events to learn and advocate for refugees.
Dear John,
With the 2020 election fast approaching, we are even more acutely aware of the
importance of this country becoming a more just and welcoming place for all
those in need of safety.
Join us this month for three calls that highlight the importance of a
compassionate response to the global refugee crisis, all of which feature the
voices and stories of refugees themselves.
In particular, three additional speakers, all of whom came to this country as
refugees, will participate in the October 15 call, below.
Please join us.
Merrill
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From:
[email protected]
Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Subject: Reflect and Take Action with HIAS in October
Dear John,
In this season of reflection and action, I am writing to share three upcoming
opportunities with HIAS.
Please join us.
Merrill Zack,
Vice President, Community Engagement
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Spiritual Anchor of Love and Hope
[[link removed]]
Wednesday, October 7 | 3:00pm ET | Webinar
What is the Jewish response to immigration reform and advocacy? What does Jewish
tradition say about loving the stranger and remembering the tribulations of
migration? Join Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer of HIAS and Eddie Chavez Calderon of
Uri L'Tzedek for an emotional and spiritual conversation that links the personal
migration narrative to Torah text analysis, moral dialogue, and contemporary
social action.
Register for this online event here
[[link removed]] .
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Refugee Resilience and Mental Health During COVID-19
[[link removed]]
Tuesday, October 13 | 12:00pm ET | Webinar
Hailing from countries with extreme hardships in the form of war, dictatorships,
and oppression, refugees often show true resilience, rebuilding their lives
despite the adversities they have faced. One of the main pillars of HIAS’ work
is to help our refugee clients work through the psychological distress they have
experienced in order to settle into their new communities. Join us in marking
World Mental Health Day and learn more about how HIAS and our partners build
community-based mental health programming for refugees, and how this work has
evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Register for this online event here
[[link removed]] .
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It’s Time to Vote for Welcome
[[link removed]]
Thursday, October 15 | 1:00pm ET | Webinar
Amid the largest refugee crisis in recorded history, the U.S. has slammed its
doors on tens of thousands of refugees. The future of refugee resettlement and
asylum hinge on the positions of the leaders we elect in November, and we are
calling on all candidates from all political parties in all parts of the country
to commit to welcoming refugees. During this “action call” we’ll hear stories
from refugees and activists impacted by anti-refugee policies, and map out a
plan for these last few weeks before the election.
Register for this online event here
[[link removed]] .
[
[email protected]] [[link removed]] [[link removed]] [[link removed]] [[link removed]] 1300 Spring Street
Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-844-7300 Click here to unsubscribe from emails from HIAS.
[[link removed]]
