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Mark Treyger Urges Empathy for Immigrants in Heritage Week

4/20/2025

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Mark Treyger shares a poignant reflection on his parents' escape from the Soviet Union during New York City's Immigrant Heritage Week. He passionately critiques today's immigration policies, drawing parallels to the discrimination faced by Jewish refugees in the past. Treyger calls for renewed empathy and solidarity, urging America to honor its rich immigrant legacy.

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Mark Treyger shares a poignant reflection on his parents' escape from the Soviet Union during New York City's Immigrant Heritage Week. He passionately critiques today's immigration policies, drawing parallels to the discrimination faced by Jewish refugees in the past. Treyger calls for renewed empathy and solidarity, urging America to honor its rich immigrant legacy.