Who's going to DC on Sunday? We were strangers too!

by: Sheila Webb-Halpern

Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 23:26:42 PM EDT

This weekend, thousands are heading to DC for the March for America rally, demanding comprehensive immigration reform. Are you going? Check out the We Were Strangers, Too campaign (the Jewish campaign for immigration reform) for ongoing updates.

A few of the great events happening on Sunday, March 21st include:

• Bagel Brunch: Have a nosh and kick off the day by making posters and meeting other Jewish advocates. RSVP here. Because of heightened security, you must RSVP in advance to be admitted.
  When: 11:00am-12:30pm
  Where: Hillel in Chinatown at 800 Eighth Street, NW.
  

• Interfaith Prayer Vigil: Connect with people of faith in a prayer service.
  When: 1:00-2:00pm
  Where: National Mall from 7th to 14th streets (small stage)
  

• And last but not least, THE RALLY: Join thousands of supporters at the Lincoln Memorial for the March For America, to demand comprehensive immigration reform that protects family unity, safeguards workers, creates a path to legalization and secures our borders.
  When: 2:00-5:00pm
  Where: National Mall from 7th to 14th streets (big stage)
  

Can't make it to DC? Join the National Jewish Conference Call on Immigration Reform, click here for more information and to sign up.

Also, check out this new video from Jewish Council on Urban Affairs!

• Keeps families united and decreases the waiting time for family re-unification.
• Creates pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
• Creates a plan for future migration flows in order to protect all workers' rights.
• Empowers immigrants to fully integrate by providing financial support to local governments and community organizations that offer classes and services.
• Establishes border protection and enforcement policies that bolster our national security, while balancing enforcement with economic development and human and civil rights.