This award-winning documentary captures the experience of four families, refugees from Syria, as they struggle to adjust to life in Baltimore.
After the 90-minute film, community leaders will facilitate small group discussions on the film’s topics and discuss refugee resettlement programs in Madison and local refugee experiences. Light refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Jewish Congregations for Social Justice:
Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El;
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
Jewish Social Services
Lutheran Social Services
UW-Madison Hillel
The June 17th event is a screening of the award-winning film, “This is Home,” followed by a panel discussion with Madison residents of refugee background and resettlement staff. “This is Home,” follows four Syrian refugee families as they are resettled in the US.
Sponsored by Jewish Social Services and Madison Refugee Union. Free and open to the public, light refreshments provided Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-refugee-day-film-and-paneldiscussion-tickets-62743538613
