U.S. Jews highlight plight of African asylum seekers in Israel

By Mira Sucharov, Haaretz

U.S. Jews highlight plight of African asylum seekers in Israel

Participants in the #BreadofFreedom campaign write letters on matza detailing the hardships of African asylum seekers in Israel.

This week, the Israeli embassy in Washington will be opening some unusual mail: letters written not on paper, but on matza. Dubbed the #BreadofFreedom campaign by its organizers — T’ruah and HIAS — the initiative seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing plight of asylum seekers in Israel.

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