Immigrant Justice 2006 July 26, 2006

Immigration is currently the most contentious issue in the country. This spring, millions of people took to the street for immigrant rights. Join Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) at this important and timely forum to learn more about the growth and challenges of the current immigrant rights movement, the historical context for this round of struggle, and how to take action and speak up as Jews. Co-sponsored by: The Jewish FundS for Justice and The Workmen's Circle/ Arbeter Ring. Speakers will include:

Raquel Batista, Director of the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights
Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, Congregation Rodeph Sholom
Ariella Rotramel, Active JFREJ Member and Graduate Student, Women's and Gender Studies, Rutgers University

Moderated by Jon Moscow, Managing partner of the Sterner-Moscow Partnership, long-time education and social justice activist, and JFREJ Board Member

Official Website: http://www.jfrej.org/documents/immigrantjusticeforum7.26.06.pdf