Jewish Attitudes Toward Contemporary Immigration Policy


 

Publication Date: June 1996

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Lawrence H. Fuchs

Research Area: Culture and religion; Population and demographics

Keywords: History; Immigration; Political Behavior

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

In today's political debate on immigration, American Jewish organizations consistently and clearly advocate a flexible and humane immigration and refugee policy. This position stems from a deeply ingrained ethos and historical consciousness. Five major historical experiences have shaped Jewish perspectives on contemporary immigration policy.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.72 no.4, Summer 1996.