The rise of President Trump has sparked a new streak of activism in Los Angeles’ Jewish community that many veteran leaders say they haven’t seem in decades. Trump’s rhetoric and actions toward Muslim immigrants were the impetus for the coalition, known as Jews United for Democracy and Justice, said Rabbi Ken Chasen. Some in the Jewish community fear America’s reputation as a welcoming place for refugees is being irreparably damaged as Trump has ordered a temporary ban on refugees from around the world. He said he fears the election of Trump has ushered in a wave of xenophobic populism not seen in decades. “The reality, though, is that there is a mounting spate of threats to Jewish institutions all across the United States.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 11, 2017 01:54 UTC