“We once helped refugees because they were Jewish. Now, we help refugees because we are Jewish.” (Mark Hetfield, President and CEO, HIAS)

Thank you for joining the NSS Beth El community in helping to welcome a refugee family to the Chicago area. This family of 6 will be arriving on May 10th and we are responsible for raising $10,000 to support them for their first 3 months. Separate from that, we will need about $1,000 to purchase new bedding, towels, household and pantry items. Furniture will be donated by the Chicago Furniture Bank and some kitchen items can be gently used.

“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.” Leviticus 19:34.

For questions, please contact Jeff Baden at jbaden@nssbethel.org.