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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.

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Immigrants, Strangers and us

Marc d. angel

Torah's teachings provides empathy and responsibility towards immigrants and strangers, drawing from Jewish experiences in Egypt and throughout history.

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Because We are Jewish

Mark hetfield

How has HIAS evolved from assisting Jewish refugees to helping refugees globally due to Jewish values?

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19.5

german Jews in Response to the Refugee Crisis in germany – notes from a german Rabbi

gesa S. Ederberg

The Jewish community in Berlin, particularly the Oranienburger Strasse Synagogue, actively engages in aiding refugees by forming partnerships with shelters, providing assistance in various forms and cooperation between different religious and cultural groups.

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how Can We not? Temple Shalom Responds to the Refugee Crisis

Michael L. Feshbach and Karen green

In response to the refugee crisis, Temple Shalom, guided by Jewish values and the moral imperative to welcome strangers, united its community in a powerful effort to support and integrate a Syrian refugee family, transforming strangers into family and exemplifying the spirit of collective action and compassion.

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Israeli humanitarian aid agency IsraaId Responds to the global Refugee Crisis

Tamar Lazarus

IsraAID, an Israeli non-profit organization, actively responds to global humanitarian crises by providing life-saving disaster relief and long-term support, utilizing Israeli expertise in various fields, and fostering cross-cultural, ethnic, and faith cooperation, significantly impacting the lives of refugees and disaster-affected populations worldwide.

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19.11

The Jewish State’s Responsibility to Refugees

Galia Sabar and Noga Malkin

The State of Israel's response to non-Jewish refugees suggests a complex challenge in balancing international obligations and maintaining a compassionate approach rooted in the Jewish experience of persecution and migration, calling for a global perspective on displacement and a moral commitment to inclusive asylum policies.

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19.13

They are us

Manferd Lindenbaum

Manny Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor and refugee activist, reflects on his experiences as a refugee and draws parallels to the current global refugee crisis, focusing on the importance of empathy, assistance, and welcoming refugees.

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our responsibility as Jews for Refugees in the 21st Century: the View From a British- Based humanitarian Charity

Rebecca Singer

Does the Jewish history of migration and the work of World Jewish Relief, rooted in Jewish memory and values, guide and inspire the British Jewish community's response to the current refugee crisis, demonstrating a moral imperative to assist refugees regardless of their background?

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The american Jewish Community: awake and Mobilized

Jennie Rosenn

Inspired by their history as refugees, the American Jewish community is deeply engaged in the current global refugee crisis, advocating, volunteering, and mobilizing to assist displaced individuals worldwide.

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From Empty pockets to Silver Linings: Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay Resettles Refugees

amy Weiss

JFCS East Bay, with a rich history of aiding vulnerable groups including refugees, currently focuses on resettling refugees from various backgrounds, offering them extensive support and integrating them into the community.

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For you were strangers in the land of Egypt

Reut Michaeli

As a leading organization dedicated to upholding the rights of refugees, migrant workers, and human trafficking victims, the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants exemplifies Jewish values of protecting the stranger and embracing diverse communities, reflecting a deep commitment to justice and equality rooted in the Jewish experience of migration and seeking refuge.

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among You he Shall dwell, In That place Which he Shall Choose

Tomer persico

Tomer Persico's essay criticizes Israel's inadequate response to refugees, advocating for a compassionate approach rooted in Jewish values and history of supporting those in need.

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CJPE

The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education serves as a resource and catalyst for developing the field of Jewish Peoplehood. It also serves as the central entity to address the challenges of Jewish Peoplehood education. CJPE offers institutions and individuals the resources and support to obtain professional development, content and programmatic development. It will achieve this through research, resource and content development, evaluation, convening, lectures, and mentoring and consulting.

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