It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are right around the
corner! For better or worse, this tumultuous year has flown by.Dear John,
It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are right around the
corner! For better or worse, this tumultuous year has flown by.
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, I want to express my deep gratitude to
you all. Together, we have stood up for and supported asylum seekers and
refugees; signed our names to petitions and letters that advocate on behalf of
these vulnerable people; donated our time and resources; and gathered to advance
our learning so that we can become stronger and more powerful advocates.
In these troubling times, your efforts are not taken for granted. Thank you for
all you do to support refugees and asylum seekers. Below you will find
opportunities to continue that work and to celebrate the upcoming holidays in
community. I hope to see you there!
With immense gratitude,
Chelsey Berlin,
Community Engagement Director for Greater Washington, DC
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Press Conference: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
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November 21 | 9:30 am | Captiol Hill
Join us for a press conference in which Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) will introduce the Refugee Protection Act of
2019, a critical piece of legislation that provides a comprehensive blueprint
for restoring our refugee and asylum systems.
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Mini GATHERings: A Gather DC Mini Fellowship
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Applications due November 21 at 11:59 pm | Washington, D.C.
This December, join HIAS and Gather DC for a 3-week mini fellowship with a group
of 15 diverse Jews in their 30s. Together, we’ll have deep, meaningful
conversations about Judaism’s historical connection to asylum seekers and how to
apply Jewish ethics in advocacy on behalf of today's refugees.
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HIAS Action DC Shabbat Dinner: Stories from the Southern Border
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December 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Northwest Washington, DC
Join HIAS Action DC, Moishe House Bethesda, and Avodah DC Service Corps for a
Shabbat dinner drawing attention to the experiences of asylum seekers at our
southern border. A HIAS attorney who recently returned from El Paso and Ciudad
Juárez will speak about their experience on the ground. Note: this gathering is
for folks in their 20s and 30s.
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HIAS Letter Writing Program
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December 10 | 6:30 pm | Downtown Washington, DC
Join HIAS for a monthly program offering compassion and solidarity to asylum
seekers in detention through a formal letter writing program with individuals
who have requested correspondence, helping them access hope and connection.
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Hanukkah Happy Hour: Havana Nights
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December 17 | 6:30 pm | Northwest Washington, DC
Please join HIAS Action DC and EntryPointDC, a program of the Edlavitch DCJCC,
to celebrate Hanukkah. Note: this gathering is for folks in their 20s and 30s.
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3rd Annual People's Hanukkah Party
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December 23 | 6:30 | Northwest Washington DC
Come celebrate the festival of lights, rededicate yourself to building a better
world, and get your nosh on! Hosted by Chefs Alex Levin and Ed Scarpone from the
Schlow Restaurant Group and The Micah Storefront Project, this annual
celebration and party features classic Jewish dishes along with some delicious
surprises. Raffle proceeds support HIAS!
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