Refugee Awareness Shabbat

Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay (JFCS East Bay), in partnership with Temple Sinai’s Social Action committee, will sponsor a community-wide “Refugee Shabbat” at our Friday night service. Refugee Shabbat is a HIAS-initiated project, giving congregations across the U.S. the opportunity to dedicate time to reflect on the refugee crisis around the world and to raise awareness of local resettlement efforts of refugees and immigrants from such countries as Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Central America. The themes of Refugee Shabbat include oppression, escape, and the rebuilding of lives. A guest speaker from HIAS will present current information on immigrants and refugees. We will also hear from an individual who was resettled by JFCS East Bay. Learn about the particular challenges that HIAS and JFCS East Bay face in the coming years with refugee resettlement and support for immigrants. We hope that you can attend.

In partnership with HIAS, JFCS East Bay, and Temple Sinai Social Action Committee Artwork by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan