CHAI Committee
CHAI Committee
Committee for Helping and Assisting Immigrants
Co-Chairs Liz Fishman, Kara Bleecher
This committee works together with Central VA Sanctuary Network, which is organized by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.
Just like our refugee efforts, this is not about politics, but rather about fulfilling our Jewish responsibility to provide humanitarian support to a vulnerable community. Please email Rabbi Knopf if you have any questions.
Fundraising
We help set up and administer a community fund used for bail for immigrants detained in raids; family expenses when breadwinners are detained; legal fees for detained immigrants, asylum-seekers, and for those living in Sanctuary; Bail/Legal fees for Sanctuary Network members arrested for civil disobedience.
Hospitality
We help provide basic needs for people living in Sanctuary and for resettling Asylum-seekers, including things like providing groceries, meals, laundry, etc. and even offering entertainment opportunities/companionship.
Transportation
We help provide transportation for immigrants who are called to ICE check-ins, help set up ride shares for unlicensed workers, offer transportation to community events, and possibly help move people to safe areas when necessary.
Legal Assistance
We help provide legal counsel to those in need, become trained in Know Your Rights and Power of Attorney, and host Know Your Rights and Power of Attorney workshops for affected communities.
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Refugee Profiles
Nisreen Ibrahim
Thursday, Apr 13 10:17am
Upcoming Events
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MarMarch 21 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Mar 21st 1:00p to 2:00p
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MarMarch 25 , 2024Prophets Reading Group
Monday, Mar 25th 1:00p to 2:00p
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MarMarch 28 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Mar 28th 1:00p to 2:00p
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AprApril 1 , 2024Prophets Reading Group
Monday, Apr 1st 1:00p to 2:00p
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AprApril 4 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Apr 4th 1:00p to 2:00p
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AprApril 11 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Apr 11th 1:00p to 2:00p
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AprApril 15 , 2024Prophets Reading Group
Monday, Apr 15th 1:00p to 2:00p
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AprApril 18 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Apr 18th 1:00p to 2:00p
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AprApril 25 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Apr 25th 1:00p to 2:00p
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MayMay 2 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, May 2nd 1:00p to 2:00p
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MayMay 6 , 2024Prophets Reading Group
Monday, May 6th 1:00p to 2:00p
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MayMay 9 , 2024Midrash with Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, May 9th 1:00p to 2:00p
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MayMay 13 , 2024Prophets Reading Group
Monday, May 13th 1:00p to 2:00p
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