Tikkun Olam Network

“And the work of tzedakah shall bring peace.” – Isaiah 32:17"

Immigration Forum & Networking
Sunday, October 21 | 3—5 pm
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Avenue
After reading headlines and hearing sound bites describing the perils of immigrants and refugees in our country, are you trying to figure out what’s going on and how you can help? Join other concerned neighbors in learning about the current immigration situation —both big picture and on the ground, and network with organizations that are taking action and can help you get involved.

Hear from our panel of experts about documented and undocumented immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers:
• Cathryn Miller-Wilson , Executive Director, HIAS -PA
(Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)
• Professor Abel Rodriguez, JD, Director, The Center on Immigration, Cabrini College
• Margarita Contreras, Director of Social Services, ACLAMO
(Latin American Community Action of Montgomery County)
• Philippe Weisz, JD, Managing Attorney, HIAS-PA

Network with these and other organizations about advocacy and volunteering. It is a critical time in our country. Discover what we can do to continue welcoming and supporting those searching for a new and better life. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available.
Co-sponsored by Bethel AME Church of Ardmore, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Main Line Reform Temple, and St Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Questions? Please contact Deacon Karen Kaminskas, St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 610-649-1486 or stmarysardmore@verizon.net (subject line: immigration forum).

MLRT CARING COMMITTEE

One Mitzvah Makes All the Difference
Can you commit to helping a Congregant in need by delivering one Shabbat care package or offering one ride to services? Just one mitzvah in the coming month?
If so, the Caring Committee wants you, and the Congregation needs you. Please contact Sandy Norman if you are able to deliver packages or Eileen Roberts if you are able to give a ride.

Join Community Connections Committee of MLRT and Zion Baptist Church for the "What Happened, Nina Simone?" Movie Night
Saturday, October 20 | 7:15 pm
This biographical documentary film opened the 2015 Sundance film festival, and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 88th Academy Awards. Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist, dive-bar chanteuse, black power icon, and legendary recording artist who lived a life of brutal honesty, musical genius, and tortured melancholy. We will learn more about this
soul singer of tremendous originality and personality, and yes, there will be popcorn and snacks.

No Charge for Admission, donations appreciated. RSVP helpful but not necessary to Amanda Becker or 610-964-9473.

HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) Pennsylvania

HIAS, since 1882, has been committed to the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger, as well as the American sentiment of sanctuary. HIAS PA provides legal and supportive services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from all backgrounds in order to assure their fair treatment and full integration into American society. It also advocates for just and inclusive public policies and practices. HIAS PA does this through four programs: Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Legal Services, Citizenship Assistance, and Asylee Outreach. Main Line Reform Temple has had a long and extensive involvement with HIAS PA helping in a variety of ways, including providing critical assistance with in-kind donations for the Refugee Resettlement Program, and volunteering to work with refugees through the Philly Neighbor program. We also have several congregants serving on HIAS PA’s board.

For additional information, please contact: Linda Brock, or Adele Margulies.

If you are interested in joining these efforts, click here to go to the HIAS Pennsylvania web-site Volunteer page.