Trump Shuts the Door on Muslim Refugees

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting a hold on refugees entering the US and travelers from six Muslim-majority countries. The order also would put the emphasis on helping Christian refugees from Muslim-majority countries while curtailing the refugee program.

Israelis Step Up on Behalf of Syria

Israelis have founded a variety of unofficial and grassroots efforts aimed at providing medical care, humanitarian aid and just human connection with Syrian people and families.

Jewish Refugees From Syria Find Safety in Kentucky

A Jewish refugee blog reported that a Conservative Synagogue in Louisville, Kentucky has taken in three Jewish families from Syria, ending a harrowing journey in which they had to hide their Jewish identity in order to flee war-torn Syria.