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The Struggle Against Deportation: Past and Present
A Discussion with Professor Rachel Buff
Sunday, April 22, 9:50-11:30 a.m.
RISE, 2120 Fordem Avenue.
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Professor Rachel Buff, historian at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She will give an historical overview of the critical but forgotten legacy of multiracial immigrant rights organizing and advocacy and examine contemporary efforts to counteract the mass detention and deportation of a new generation of immigrants. She'll pay special attention to organizing in religious communities.
Professor Buff is the author of Against the Deportation Terror: Organizing for Immigrant Rights in the Twentieth Century (2017).
Spring Beginner Hebrew Class
CSS is offering a 5 part crash course in Hebrew where participants will learn the Hebrew alphabet and how to form syllables and read. Registration is required. Learn more and sign up here.
In Focus
Refugee Welcome Program
Shaarei Shamayim is welcoming a refugee family to Madison in partnership with Jewish Social Services. This is a significant project for our small community, but we are confident that together we can do it.
Read more about this important project and how you can get involved.
Multiple Narrative Tour in Israel-Palestine
February 26 - March 5, 2019
Deadline to register September 30, 2018
Shaarei Shamayim is sponsoring a 7-night trip to Israel and Palestine through MEJDI Tours. This tour will offer a combination of rich historical, cultural, and spiritual experiences, introducing participants to Israeli and Palestinian narratives with the goal of building understanding and respect for the people living in the region. It will focus on the impact of the Israeli occupation and explore obstacles to a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For more information or to book your tour, visit our tour web page or contact Danielle DiVerde at danielle@mejditours.com. We will also have an informational session April 23 at 6:00 p.m. Contact the office for details.