07/26/2025
“Once, we helped immigrants because they were Jews. Now, we help immigrants because we are Jews.” — Rabbi David Saperstein
This line resonates to my core. I’m not worried about Jewish survival — I’m committed to Jewish purpose. Our tradition calls us to compassion, justice, and love for the stranger. That’s the Judaism I live. That’s the Judaism I choose, every day.
At the Pico Union Project, I believe we made a difference this past month. We did not stand idly by. Our outcry was heard.
We were once strangers -always neighbors. This is who we are.
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Hilda Solis Anne Frank LA Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Jewish World Watch Eunisses Hernandez Seeds of Hope Alex Sanchez