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Statement on Executive Order Signed by President Trump
Regarding Immigration Restrictions
The
Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and the Jewish Community
Relations Council are troubled by the recent Executive Order
against refugees looking to come to the USA to escape the
horrors of their war-torn countries.
Historically, we are a country of immigrants who came to
these shores to escape the horrors of war, to seek religious
freedom, and to earn better opportunities for our families
and succeeding generations.
Jews
have made innumerable contributions to American culture,
arts, entertainment, science, government and more areas, and
continue to do so.
There
were times when Jews were turned away from these shores.
Like Moses, who saw the land and was not allowed to enter,
we pray for those who wish to come here and live in peace,
but are denied safe harbor.
We urge
President Trump and his administration to come to a
resolution soon and to allow another generation of future
citizens to add their uniqueness to the melting pot that is
America.
"You
shall not wrong nor oppress a stranger, for you were
strangers in the land of Egypt." (Exodus22:20)
Signed,
Gary
Delman
President, JFGT
Scott
Rothstein
Chair,
JCRC
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