Each year, tens of thousands of immigrants in Fairfield County seek to better their lives and become contributing members of our community. Much the same as our parents or grandparents did when they came to the U.S.

There’s so much misinformation about immigration in America that it’s time to step back and find out the facts – on a national and local level. It’s also time to stand up, both as individuals and as a synagogue, and discuss the roles we can play to improve the lives of this shadow population.