Rights and Roots– Exploring Immigration and Jewish Ethics

Join us for Rights and Roots: an engaging evening for young adults to explore the challenges facing both documented and undocumented immigrants in the U.S. through the framework of Jewish values and ethics.

Hear speakers from diverse immigrant communities share their personal experiences and join in a reflection and discussion on Jewish textual and cultural perspectives on immigration issues of today. Kosher food from various immigrant communities will be provided.

When: Thursday, May 19, 7-10 pm

Where: Russian Moishe House, 474 N. Lake Shore Drive

The event is free, but space is limited so reserve your spot today.

[Download a PDF flyer of the event to share with your friends]

For more information contact Emily Zucker Burns at 312-663-0960 or emily@jcua.org.

This event is organized by young leaders from the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Associate Division, Birthright Israel NEXT Chicago and Moishe House-RSJ (Russian-Speaking Jewish).

Freedom and Justice Seder 2011: Exploring Themes of Displacement

The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation invite you, your family and friends to join us in song and celebration at our annual Freedom and Justice Seder.

Our Seder includes Jewish choral music and readings from many ethnic traditions. This year’s theme focuses on displacement in relation to Chicago history, incarceration, immigration and housing.

Tickets sell quickly so RSVP today! We are looking for event sponsors. Purchase extra tickets for our friends who may not be able to afford the cost for the event.

JMCBI News: Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Israeli-Palestinian Artists, and More

Check out the latest JMCBI newsletter and find out about:

• A meeting JMCBI had with a delegation of Israeli and Palestinian artists
• An opportunity to become a community ambassador
• An upcoming Human Rights Day event
• An upcoming forum for Chicago mayoral candidates

View the newsletter here and share it with your friends!