Hampstead synagogue sponsoring 2 Syrian families raises more than $90K

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Hampstead synagogue sponsoring 2 Syrian families raises more than $90K
Topic Started: Nov 24 2015, 03:52 PM (100 Views)
Darcie	Nov 24 2015, 03:52 PM Post #1
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	Quote: Members of a Montreal synagogue have come together to raise money to privately sponsor two refugee families from Syria. Congregation Dorshei Emet, a synagogue in Hampstead, formed a committee to oversee bringing over Syrian refugees. Syrian refugees: How Quebecers can help newcomers Canada's Syrian refugee plan limited to women, children and families Westmount synagogue to sponsor a refugee family from Syria "It's not a religious decision," said Martin Boodman, who heads the committee. "It was really a question of humanitarian aid." The synagogue must prove to Immigration Canada that it has the financial means to help resettle Syrian refugees. "In a little over a month, we had contributions that came to a total of over $90,000 from about 150 people," said Boodman. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/hampstead-synagogue-sponsoring-2-syrian-families-raises-more-than-90k-1.3330627?cmp=rss&cid=news-digests-montreal This is Canada.



Trotsky	Nov 25 2015, 02:04 AM Post #2
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	I would like to know the religions of these two Syrian families.



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