NCJW Weekly Advocacy Wrap-Up:
February 18, 2022
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In this issue...
Protecting American Democracy – February 23rd
Go Beach. Go Vote. Voter Equity Conversation – February 24th
Planned Parenthood OSBC Advocacy Night
2nd HIAS Call-in Day for Afghan Adjustment Act – February 28th
HIAS Refugee Shabbat – March 4th & 5th
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Live from the Frontlines:
Protecting American Democracy,
a Conversation with Journalist Ari Berman
Wednesday, February 23, 4–5 pm PT
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National Council of Jewish Women is proud to co-sponsor The Workers Circle conversation with Ari Berman, senior reporter at Mother Jones and author of the award-winning book, Give Us the Ballot. We’ll discuss how we got here, what’s at stake, and how “we the people” can protect American democracy at this crucial moment. Immediately following the conversation, there will be a live call-in to the Senate.
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Voter Equity Conversation
Horn Center/ CSULB Campus or on Zoom
Thursday, February 24, 3 pm
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Go Beach. Go Vote. Voter Equity Conversation
CSU Long Beach & League of Women Voters Long Beach Area
In-person at Horn Center/ CSULB Campus or on Zoom
Listen to and interface with a panel discussing Voter Equity. Speakers will be two California State University Long Beach professors-- Dr. James Binnall and Professor Matthew Mendez Garcia, along with two CSULB students, Irene Sotelo and James “Jemmy” Monroe who are all engaged with Project Rebound, which has a focus on the civic marginalization of those with criminal convictions, parole and post release restrictions and conditions of confinement.
Parking information for in-person registration
Parking is $10 in general parking lots and is identified here. Anyone visiting campus must use the Visitor COVID-19 prescreen. Entry into some campus spaces will be contingent on display of the current day's "green checkmark" on your mobile device resulting from clearing online health screening. Face masks must be work while indoors. Gaiters and bandanas are not considered acceptable face coverings for students and visitors. Masks with one-way bypass valves are not allowed as they do not provide the necessary protection. Light refreshments will be available.
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We are one week away from our upcoming Advocacy Night on Thursday February 24 at 6:00pm virtually via Zoom. This will be a special Advocacy Night; we will be creating personalized digital thank you cards for Health Center staff in preparation for the National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day on March 10th. We want to take the time to thank the honorable Abortion Providers and Health Center Staff for providing essential care throughout the pandemic.
What: Monthly Advocacy Night
When: Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 6–7 PM
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Bring your favorite beverage of choice and join Planned Parenthood to hear the latest updates on current events and talk about how you can stay involved.
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HIAS
2nd Call-in Day for Afghan Adjustment Act
Monday, February 28
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February 8th, the Advocacy Day for the Afghan Adjustment Act, was a huge succes with more than 1,000 calls made by HIAS supporters.
There will be a second call in day on Monday, February 28. As you all know, it is essential that everyone that arrived with a humanitarian parole status be granted a permanent legal status, and we will be encouraging Congress to include this language in the next federal budget package. You can easily make the calls using HIAS’ automatic dialer.
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It is less than a month away from HIAS’ fourth annual Refugee Shabbat, March 4-5, 2022. Please encourage your congregation to celebrate and lift up the vibrant, growing, global Jewish movement acting in solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, and the forcibly displaced. Participation does not have to happen on March 4 or 5 but can be at your congregation’s convenience.
There are many moments when we, as individuals and communities, grapple with the pain and devastation in our world. Refugee Shabbat is a moment to focus on the good: on the strength of the Jewish movement for refugees; on the changes we help bring about when we engage in advocacy and direct service; and on what we can learn together locally, nationally, internationally, and globally.
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The Cave Screening and Panel Discussion
Screening: Thursday, March 3–March 10
Discussion: Tue
On Zoom
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Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees presents The Cave screening from Thursday, March 3–March 10, followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, March 8 at 1 pm, PST, featuring Shadi Martini, Executive Director, Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees.
The Cave tells the story of a doctor and her female team claiming their right to work as equals alongside male counterparts inside a subterranean hospital in war-torn Syria, despite the oppressively patriarchal Syrian culture. Shadi Martini will share his story of running a hospital in Aleppo and the life-saving work MFA does to deliver aid to Syria as well as MRA’s work with Israel.
To watch the movie and join in on the discussion, click here.
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