The Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council have officially committed to backing the refugee response. I am truly stunned that our little effort helped push this forward because this change belongs entirely to the hundreds of people who refused to stay silent. Let us keep a close eye …
October 23, 2015
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On the eve of the 2nd world war 10,000 Jewish children were brought to safety in the UK on the Kindertransport. Many of them never saw their families again, and the majority of Jews did not make it out of Europe, perishing at the hands of the Nazis.
And now, some 75+ years later, the world and Britain is again facing a major crisis with millions of refugees fleeing for safety. We cannot sit by as British Jews when Britain has said it will not open its doors to those in need of a safe haven. We are proud that Britain made a contribution towards saving lives of Jews in the 2nd World War. And now it is our turn as proud citizens of this country to ensure Britain can provide safety for those fleeing war in 2015.
We call upon our communal leaders and organisations – the Board of Deputies, the Jewish Leadership Council and others - to speak out – to back a Jewish community response to this unfolding tragedy and to tell our government that we want Britain to open its doors to refugees fleeing war. This is not a migrant crisis, it is a refugee crisis, and it is time for the Jewish community to play it’s part.
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September 4, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
September 3, 2015
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Great to hear the Chief Rabbi on the radio today saying exactly this! Regardless of the medium and long term solutions, there is a humanitarian crisis going on now and a short term response to help those in need is required every day spent discussing is more lost lives.
James Parkes asked for the British government in 1943 to let as many Jewish refugees into this country as possible - even if there were 3 million of them. We should do the same now. there is no excuse
As the child of refugees who owes her existence to the generosity of Britain in taking in her parents fleeing from Nazi Germany I appeal to the British Government to assist the refugees who are seeking assistance. I can offer rooms in my house to help with accommodation.
“[w]hen a stranger lives with you in your land, do not ill-treat him. The stranger who lives with you shall be treated like the native born. Love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”-- Leviticus 19:33
I am running an initiative at the Council of Christians and Jews which started with a month of reflection in all synagogues of every denomination in the month of August. We are working closely with the only Anglican Syrian Priest and the Coptic Bishop on practical needs of refugees and gifts in kind
I couldn't agree more
“Share your bread with the hungry, provide shelter for the destitute, and clothe the naked.” (Isaiah 58:7)
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The Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council have officially committed to backing the refugee response. I am truly stunned that our little effort helped push this forward because this change belongs entirely to the hundreds of people who refused to stay silent. Let us keep a close eye …
October 23, 2015
Final supporters
On the eve of the 2nd world war 10,000 Jewish children were brought to safety in the UK on the Kindertransport. Many of them never saw their families again, and the majority of Jews did not make it out of Europe, perishing at the hands of the Nazis.
And now, some 75+ years later, the world and Britain is again facing a major crisis with millions of refugees fleeing for safety. We cannot sit by as British Jews when Britain has said it will not open its doors to those in need of a safe haven. We are proud that Britain made a contribution towards saving lives of Jews in the 2nd World War. And now it is our turn as proud citizens of this country to ensure Britain can provide safety for those fleeing war in 2015.
We call upon our communal leaders and organisations – the Board of Deputies, the Jewish Leadership Council and others - to speak out – to back a Jewish community response to this unfolding tragedy and to tell our government that we want Britain to open its doors to refugees fleeing war. This is not a migrant crisis, it is a refugee crisis, and it is time for the Jewish community to play it’s part.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 4, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
September 3, 2015
94 Comments
Obviously have to sign when both parents were refugees. Public forget the 20,000 who came on domestic service visa including my mother and two of my father's cousins. My mother's parents were also left behind and perished
Great to hear the Chief Rabbi on the radio today saying exactly this! Regardless of the medium and long term solutions, there is a humanitarian crisis going on now and a short term response to help those in need is required every day spent discussing is more lost lives.
James Parkes asked for the British government in 1943 to let as many Jewish refugees into this country as possible - even if there were 3 million of them. We should do the same now. there is no excuse
As the child of refugees who owes her existence to the generosity of Britain in taking in her parents fleeing from Nazi Germany I appeal to the British Government to assist the refugees who are seeking assistance. I can offer rooms in my house to help with accommodation.
“[w]hen a stranger lives with you in your land, do not ill-treat him. The stranger who lives with you shall be treated like the native born. Love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”-- Leviticus 19:33
I am running an initiative at the Council of Christians and Jews which started with a month of reflection in all synagogues of every denomination in the month of August. We are working closely with the only Anglican Syrian Priest and the Coptic Bishop on practical needs of refugees and gifts in kind
I couldn't agree more
“Share your bread with the hungry, provide shelter for the destitute, and clothe the naked.” (Isaiah 58:7)
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Obviously have to sign when both parents were refugees. Public forget the 20,000 who came on domestic service visa including my mother and two of my father's cousins. My mother's parents were also left behind and perished