Easton temple hoping to create coalition to take action against separation of immigrants

EASTON, Md. – Over the past year, images of undocumented families being separated have become more and more common. Because of this, Temple B’Nai Israel in Easton is stepping up to help. they were drawn to the cause because it mirrors something from their past.

The chairman of the effort, Dave Bobrow says, “Jews have this experience and a very vivid memories of being immigrant about fleeing. So, I think for Jews this has a very special residence.”

We’re told family separation is not just happening at the border, it’s happening on the Eastern Shore.

In order to offer a helping hand, they have several actions that they hope to accomplish.

They hope to get a coalition with as many faith-based groups as possbile. Although the plan is in it’s early stage, Bobrow says they want to provide sanctuary locations and support groups and post signs that say “Hate Has No Home Here”. Beyond that, they hope to reach out to public officials at all levels of government to persuade them to support family friendly immigration policies. Another idea is to develop rosters of quick responders to immigrants’ needs for legal advice, child care, and transportation. They are also working hand-in-hand with the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center for resources.

They had their first meeting in July but they plan to have another one on October 16th at 3:30 at the temple in Easton. They encourage everyone to join in order to come up with concrete plans.