Montclair Sanctuary Alliance

Seven of Montclair’s houses of worship offer aid, and in some cases sanctuary, to refugees and asylum seekers. 

By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI tripoldi@montclairlocal.news The “Houses of Worship” series spotlights local religious organizations. General information about the synagogue is below. If you have religion news you think we should spotlight, please email religion@montclairlocal.news and cu... Read More ...

After more than 15 months in immigration detention, and over five weeks in the Essex County Jail awaiting a final deportation hearing, Jorge Chajon, the Guatemalan detainee whose case Montclair faith-based organizers and their supporters have been anxiously following, is one step closer to freedom and return to his children, spouse and family...

Wine is important in the Passover Seder.

Per release by the Montclair Sanctuary Alliance Undocumented immigrants are in an increased state of fear as ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) arrests and deports immigrants who have been long-standing, law-abiding members of our communities...

Red Gables is getting ready to house immigrants as part of the Montclair Sanctuary Alliance.

Bnai Keshet announced in a press release Wednesday that repairs to the third floor of Red Gables have been largely completed, paving the way for the 19th-century building to provide sanctuary under the auspices of the Montclair Sanctuary Alliance, should the need arise, in the near future...

Many participants of different faiths attended the dedication of the Montclair Sanctuary Alliance on Thursday, Dec. 14.

The Montclair Sanctuary Alliance will hold a dedication ceremony on the third night of Hanukkah, Thursday, Dec. 14.