Supporting theTrans-Gay Caravan
by Julie Litwin The Kehilla Immigration Committee has volunteered to assist a young trans activist, Valeria, who is part of a caravan of trans and gay youth from Central America […]
BART Board Passes Sanctuary Rule with Kehilla Support
by Jeanne Finberg Four Kehilla members attended a BART Board of Directors meeting on June 22, 2017 to speak in favor of a proposal to protect undocumented immigrants using its […]
Kehilla members featured for their immigrant rights work
On July 9, Kehilla members and members of Bend the Arc: Bay Area gathered for a vigil in front of ICE Headquarters to oppose cruel immigration enforcement policies. Video footage from KTVU Fox […]
Immigration Committee at the SF Jewish Film Festival
The Kehilla Immigration Committee is proud to co-present 5 films at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival focused on refugees. The festival runs July 20-Aug. 6, 2017. Hope to see […]
Protecting Immigrants in Our Community
Submitted by Julie Litwin, Kehilla Immigration Committee Whether we are immigrants ourselves or are concerned about the safety of immigrants in our community, it is important for all of us […]
Help Needed for Immigrant Family
During this year’s High Holy Days, we were called to find ways to welcome immigrants and refugees to our community. Here is a new opportunity to do so! Last week […]
Housing an Immigrant Family: Creating Meaning, Safety, and Connection
by Lili Shidlovski In response to our anger and helplessness after the election in November and the need to do more than sign petitions and make phone calls, my partner […]
Another Way to Support Nueva Esperanza Accompaniment Teams
by Karen Rachels and Julie Litwin, Immigration Committee Over the past two years, Kehilla members, in conjunction with the organization Nueva Esperanza, have formed four accompaniment teams that provide welcome […]
Help Support Immigrants and Refugees in Our Community
Dear Kehilla Members, During this year’s High Holy Days, we were called to find ways to welcome immigrants and refugees to our community. Here is an opportunity to do […]
Proposal on Sanctuary
As updated at November 22, 2016 Board meeting and approved unanimously by the Board at that meeting Prepared by Julie Litwin (Immigration Committee) Marjorie Cox (Board) and Rabbi Dev Noily […]