syrian refugees

Syrian refugees participate in Berlin public menorah lighting

The lighting was one of several Hanukkah celebrations in Berlin that included Muslims.

NY mayor to Syrian Jews: Sympathize with Muslim refugees from shared homeland

The worshippers at an Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn reportedly murmured uncomfortably as he compared Syrian refugees fleeing their country’s civil war with Jews fleeing the Nazis.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ — and behind the scenes

The cast and crew shared a Shabbat meal at Mendy’s — and five other surprising facts about the upcoming revival of the iconic Broadway musical.

Culture

5 illuminating facts about Jewish refugees who fled the Nazis to the US

United States

For Jewish groups, Syrian refugees are a reminder — not a threat

Israel

Billionaire Haim Saban walks back call for greater scrutiny of Muslim refugees

Global

Jewish leader in Germany suggests cap on number of refugees

United States

Major American Jewish religious streams back continued refugee settlement

United States

US Holocaust Museum: Don’t turn away Syrian refugees

United States

Orthodox Union says let Syrian refugees in as House votes for constraints

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