JALSA in WBUR on Combating Hate

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Excerpt from Mass.-based neo-Nazi group targets immigrants in family shelter system

A number of religious and cultural organizations have formed a coalition to counter the hate group’s actions.

The Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, along with the Anti-Defamation League of New England and Jewish Family Service of Metrowest have spearheaded the effort, called the Task Force to Protect Migrant Families. The group circulated a statement denouncing the anti-immigrant rallies.

“Within 24 hours over 80 groups had signed on,” said Cindy Rowe, who runs the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action. “I know that our compassion and our humanity will win out.”

Rowe said she believes the majority of people in Massachusetts want to support and welcome the new arrivals, and view them as good for the commonwealth.

“It's wonderful for us in terms of a state that needs a broader workforce,” she said. “They want to contribute back to our community.”