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Supporting Immigrant Justice
Supporting Immigrant Justice
On Shabbat, Feb. 12th from 3-4pm, JRC seniors, Abby Persell and Emily Feingold-Fisher, will lead us in learning about Immigrant Justice efforts in the U.S. They will guide us through tangible and meaningful ways to make a difference - both in supporting individuals as well as addressing root causes of injustice.
Take a look below for the different opportunities we will have to support Immigrant Justice together.
OPTIONS FOR SERVICE
Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants (ICDI)
Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants (ICDI)
Art Exchange Option
ICDI has a program known as Art Exchange. We will participate by making cards and simple but meaningful works of art to send to children who are detained in various ICE facilities. Rev. Sara Wholleb of ICDI says "...these pieces of art are SO meaningful for those who receive them because it sends a physical and powerful message to them saying that there are many people in U.S. who want them here, and are sending them love.
To do the art project you'll want color paper, scissors, glue and pens. Read Details Here
Heartland Alliance Kovler Center
Heartland Alliance Kovler Center
Book Collection Drive
The Marjorie Kovler Center is a Chicago-based program of Heartland Alliance International. Since 1987, the Kovler Center has been dedicated to providing survivors of torture with opportunities to heal, access justice, and rebuild their lives with dignity.
They are hoping to receive books for their clients and are most interested in books that touch on the immigrant experience in some way, or books that address topics such as being different or unique. Participants come from many countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Congo, Rwanda and more. Stories that represent those cultures would be fantastic. Books written in foreign languages also very welcome. Lastly, comic books/graphic novels/anime are of particular interest. Both picture and chapter books welcome, however, keeping in mind that it would be best if they're not linguistically challenging.
Following Kallah we will arrange how to collect your donations.
Calling Our Legislators
Calling Our Legislators
Beyond sending support in the form of books and art to individuals and families, we are also designing call scripts that kallah participants can use to call their legislators to share their voices as young people and soon to be voters.
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