What is HIAS Refugee Shabbat?
Join us at CBS in supporting the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome. As borders turn away asylum seekers and climate change worsens existing challenges, it's crucial to reaffirm our commitment to refugees and take a moment to reflect and celebrate our progress.
On Saturday, February 3...
Shabbat Learning | 1 - 2 PM | Why we volunteer; lead by CBS members
On Sunday, February 4 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM...
- Wide World for Refugee: poetry, live music & spoken word
- International Rescue Committee: a conversation with Nicky Smith, Regional Director Pacific Northwest IRC
- Your Story is Our Story: individuals sharing their experiences as immigrants and refugees
- Project Feast: a conversation with Van Nguyen; Executive Director of Project Feast
Put Advocacy into Action and Make a Lasting Impact! Nibble on Project Feast snacks and visit opportunity & information tables to put your inspiration to work!
Our tables include representatives from local organizations: World Wide for Refugee, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Project Feast, Jewish Family Services (JFS), Faith Action Network (FAN), Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW), Literacy Source, Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice Northwest (JCIJ), HIAS, CBS Social Action Committee (SAC).
Meet two of our Sunday Presenters...
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