Asylum Seekers

Some Jewish groups protest Biden’s executive order on immigration, but others are staying silent

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 6 Jun

Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with past refusals of Jewish refugees.

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Join the Club: Ep. 406

Unorthodox · 4 Apr

Lihi Lapid discusses her novel "On Her Own," which explores the struggles of two marginalized Israeli families, reflecting broader societal issues in Israel.

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Yearning to breathe free

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Feb

The article discusses the importance of Refugee Shabbat, an event organized by HIAS, which aims to advocate for compassionate refugee policies.

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An Anti-Migrant Offensive In Israel - Recent police violence against Israel’s Eritrean minority is a window into the government’s escalating hostility towards non-Jewish immigrants.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 12 Sep 2023

The Israeli government's escalating hostility towards non-Jewish immigrants, particularly Eritrean migrants, is evident in recent police violence and crackdowns.

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Yonatan Jakubowicz on Israel's African Immigrants

Tikvah · 7 Sep 2023

The text discusses the situation of African immigrants in Israel, particularly those from Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan.

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The Privilege of Being Nobody

Blake Smith in Tablet · 9 Jun 2022

The essay discusses how the perception of being a refugee has changed over time.

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The “The People Demand What, Now?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 Jul 2021

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss important topics including Israel's Supreme Court upholding the Nation-State Law, the impact of Yeshiva students losing daycare subsidies, and the legacy of Israel's historic protests.

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The “The People Demand What, Now?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 Jul 2021

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss several topics.

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Talking to Kids About the Refugee Crisis, Again

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 17 Mar 2020

National Refugee Shabbat is set for March 20-21, 2020, prompting discussions on the refugee crisis amidst rising xenophobia.

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Tel Aviv’s Global Menu

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 27 Jan 2020

Neve Shaanan, a neighborhood in Tel Aviv, has transformed into a diverse area filled with migrants from various countries including Eritrea, Sudan, West Africa, India, and more.

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Stop Wasting Time Arguing About Concentration Camps

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 24 Jun 2019

The text urges readers to focus on the humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border, particularly concerning migrant children in US custody.

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Across the Pond: Ep. 123

Unorthodox · 8 Feb 2018

This episode of "Across the Pond" was recorded at Limmud Festival in Birmingham, U.K., featuring guests Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and Gabby Edlin.

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No Return: Non-Jewish Migrants in the Jewish State

Tel Aviv Review · 14 Aug 2017

American-Israeli journalist Mya Guarnieri Jaradat explores the challenges faced by non-Jewish migrant workers and asylum seekers in Israel in her book "Unchosen: The Lives of Israel's New Others."

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Satisfying Refugees’ Thirst for Education

Josie Glausiusz in Tablet · 27 Jul 2017

The Schoolhouse in south Tel Aviv offers adult education to refugees from Eritrea and Sudan, among other countries, providing hope and opportunities for those who have endured hardships on their way to Israel.

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Indecision makers: How Israel forces asylum seekers into legal limbo

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Dec 2016

Dr. Ruvi Ziegler, a law lecturer at the University of Reading, examines Israel's treatment of African asylum seekers, noting their impact on Israel's migration law.

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