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Rabbis from across the country who visited the border discuss their experiences

Left to right: Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Rabbinic member of T'ruah and HIAS; Rabbi Jennifer Schlosberg of the Glen Rock Jewish Center (NJ); Rabbi Mira Rivera with T'ruah and HIAS; and Rabbi Sarah Bessin, Director of Clergy and Congregations for HIAS
Scott Brocato
Left to right: Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Rabbinic member of T'ruah and HIAS; Rabbi Jennifer Schlosberg of the Glen Rock Jewish Center (NJ); Rabbi Mira Rivera with T'ruah and HIAS; and Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Director of Clergy and Congregations for HIAS

Last week several rabbis from the Jewish organizations T’ruah and HIAS travelled to El Paso to witness firsthand the immigration crisis at the border. Scott Brocato spoke with four of the rabbis about their experiences there and what they witnessed.

Scott Brocato has been an award-winning radio veteran for over 35 years. He has lived and worked in Las Cruces since 2016, and you can hear him regularly during "All Things Considered" from 4 pm-7 pm on weekdays. Off the air, he is also a local actor and musician, and you can catch him rocking the bass with his band Flat Blak around Las Cruces and El Paso.