A four-part webinar series designed to help Jewish communal leaders, professionals, and community members better understand the complex and evolving landscape of immigration policy and enforcement. Rooted in Jewish values and responsive to current realities, this series explores how this issue intersects with communal life, legal systems, and faith-based institutions—especially within Washington State.
Location: Virtual | After registering below, you will receive links to the sessions you select.
Time: Each session will be held from 12 to 1 pm PT.
Sessions:
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Welcoming the Stranger: Jewish Perspectives on Immigration—Grounded in Jewish text and tradition, this session explores the moral and ethical frameworks that inform Jewish approaches to immigration. Featuring leaders from different streams of Judaism, participants will reflect on how Jewish values shape communal responses in today’s political and social climate.
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | The Local Impact: How Immigration Enforcement Affects Our Jewish Community Organizations—This session examines how federal immigration enforcement actions affect Jewish communal institutions. Join us to learn about the unique challenges of this moment and how Jewish Family Service and Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW are responding.
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | The Justice System and ICE: What to Know in Washington State—Focused on Washington State, this session provides an overview of the state’s legal system(s) and the impact on immigrant communities. Participants will learn about state laws, and how Washington state’s Attorney General, legislature, and local law enforcement are responding.
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Sacred Spaces, Public Challenges: Faith Communities and Immigration—This session explores how houses of worship and faith-based institutions navigate immigration-related issues within sacred spaces. Topics include sanctuary policies, safety planning, pastoral care, and the balance between spiritual mission and legal realities. Participants will learn from local faith leaders about how they are navigating this moment.
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