Take action for refugees.Dear John,

The last year has seen unprecedented and unrelenting attacks on refugees and
asylum seekers in the United States and around the world and an alarming
increase in anti-Semitic violence. Against this rising tide of hate, the Jewish
community has stood strong in our commitment to welcome.

HIAS’ second annual National Refugee Shabbat will take place on March 20-21,
2020 [[link removed]] . I invite you to once again join thousands of individuals and hundreds of
congregations to raise awareness, celebrate our advocacy efforts, and recognize
the powerful work that has been done to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to
our communities.

Our Sukkot celebrations this week help us recognize our own fragility and remind us that, for so many, shelter remains
impermanent. This holiday, express your commitment to standing with today’s
refugees and asylum seekers by registering for National Refugee Shabbat 5780/2020
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Moadim l’simcha – may this be a season of joy for all,

Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer
Rabbi-in-Residence

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