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Shomrei Refugee Assistance Group Attends Vigil to Honor Refugees

by Nick Levitin
Shomrei members in photo: Andy, Merrill and Dan Silver, Nick Levitin and Beryl Hiller of Shomrei Refugee Assistance Group.
(L-R):  Merrill,  Dan and Andy Silver, Beryl Hiller of Shomrei Refugee Assistance Group.

On Tuesday, June 6th several Shomrei members attend a vigil in Montclair in support of refugees to the US.  The vigil was held on the anniversary of the date the ship St. Louis full of refugees was turned away from American shores in 1939.

The gathering was attended by more than 30 people from neighboring congregations who wore stickers provided by HIAS which said “My People Were Refugees Too.” Members of  Montclair clergy were there as well and spoke passionately about the need to provide support and to welcome refugees during these difficult times. Rabbi Elliott Tepperman of Bnai Keshet led the group in a number of songs and emphasized the need for us to continue to focus our attention on this critical issue.

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(L-R):  Merrill and Dan Silver, Nick Levitin, Beryl Hiller of Shomrei Refugee Assistance Group.

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  • Nick Levitin

    Nick joined Shomrei in 2009 and is a past president of the shul. Almost since joining, Nick has been interested and involved in every aspect of the synagogue while also volunteering for many active roles. Nick runs his own photo portrait business and is Shomrei's unofficial photographic historian. He attends Shomrei with his wife, Audrey and children Nina and Josh.

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