African Refugees

"There is still one other question arising out of the disaster of nations which remains unsolved to this day, and whose profound tragedy, only a Jew can comprehend. This is the African question...I am not ashamed to say, though I may expose myself to ridicule for saying so, that once I have witnessed the redemption of the Jews, my people, I wish also to assist in the redemption of the Africans." -Theodore Herzl

Take Action

• Israel, Release African Victims of Torture and Trafficking: Since June 2012, all African asylum seekers arriving in Israel have been automatically incarcerated for a minimum of three years without even a trial. Detainees include those previously trafficked, raped, and tortured in the Egyptian Sinai. Israel is the destination country and not responsible for abuse suffered prior to entry, but it nevertheless has obligations as to how it treats these people once they arrive. Urge the Israeli government to immediately discontinue its policy of detaining victims of trafficking and torture.

 

• Rabbis, Cantors, Rabbinical Students, and Cantorial Students: Sign the T'ruah and Right Now Rabbinic Petition for a Fair Asylum Policy in Israel. Add your name to the over 200 clergy members who have already signed!


• Resources.

 

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