Community Engagement
We engage community in learning about immigrant justice, provide programming, host a JCIJ Book Club, and invite individuals, organizations, and congregations to join in acts of solidarity, mutual aid, and support.
Growing a network of immigrant justice activists across the Pacific Northwest.
We engage congregations and organizations in the Pacific NW to take action for immigrant justice through mutual aid, accompaniment, advocacy, and programming.
We invite individuals and members of congregations to our educational programs and provide programming a group can use themselves. We visit congregations and organizations and speak at religious services, meetings, and special events. We amplify and share the amazing work done by Pacific NW Jewish congregations and immigrant advocacy organizations.
“When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do them wrong. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love them as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
- Leviticus 19:33-34
Request a Community Engagement Program
Would you like speakers from JCIJ to come to your organization, congregation, or social action committee?
Would you like to get involved in acts of solidarity and mutual aid support?
Would you like to learn about accompaniment and advocacy?
Possible programming includes why a Jewish voice on immigration, why we are called to immigrant justice as Jews, how our Jewish immigrant family stories inspire our Jewish activism, an immigration 101 and briefing, understanding the local immigrant justice landscape, support for newly arrived migrants, how to get involved, and more.
Join JCIJ Book Club
This is a space to build community with other JCIJ activists and deepen knowledge of immigrant experience through books, films, and virtual and local events. Participants are welcome to suggest books and other media and take turns facilitating. Book Club meets every 1-2 months.
Volunteer with us
Interested in joining our work for immigrant justice? We have a range of volunteer needs and opportunities. Get in touch to learn more.
Join the Community Engagement Committee
Support our work connecting congregations and the wider community by serving on the Community Engagement Committee.