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Immigrants seeking asylum in the United States wait in line as they are processed by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the early morning hours after crossing into Arizona from Mexico on May 10, 2023 in Yuma, Arizona. | The End of Title 42: Five Key Takeaways | HIAS
May 10, 2023

The End of Title 42: Five Key Takeaways

In preparation the end of Title 42 enforcement on May 11, the Biden Administration has announced policies restricting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border while committing to facilitate and expand resettlement for displaced people from the Western Hemisphere.

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Flowers at the commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.
May 9, 2023

Historic Archive Reinforces Urgency of Serving Today’s Refugees

Robert Aronson, a member and immediate past chair of the HIAS board, reflects on a recent board visit to Poland and Moldova.

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Terry Dudnick Taffer holds her grandson, Henry Taffer. | New Memorial Fund Supports HIAS' Legal Work in the U.S.
May 1, 2023

Memorial Fund Benefits Legal Programs for Displaced People in U.S.

The Terry Dudnick Taffer Memorial Fund, established by the family of Terry Taffer a year after her unexpected passing, will benefit HIAS’ legal protection programs in the United States.

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Apr 21, 2023

Sudan Crisis Casts Spotlight on Neighboring Chad

An influx of refugees would add further strain to one of the world's most beleaguered — and forgotten — countries.

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A HIAS staff member speaks with a woman and girl about HIAS' programs to address violence against women and girls. End Violence Against Women and Girls | HIAS
Apr 18, 2023

WATCH: Healing and Hope — Ending Gender-Based Violence

HIAS is working to end gender-based violence (GBV) among forcibly displaced people by supporting survivors, reducing risks, and transforming societal norms.

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The Levit/Kushnarov family attend seder. Sara Safdie, bottom right, explains the ten plagues while everyone removes a drop of wine from their cups in commemoration of each plague. | In Time for Passover, Ukrainians Find Jewish Community in U.S. | HIAS
Apr 10, 2023

In Time for Passover, Ukrainians Find Jewish Community in U.S.

Last April, Eduard Levit and his family had just arrived in Warsaw, Poland, having fled their hometown of Kharkiv, Ukraine for their safety. One year later, they are celebrating their first Passover in their new home of Portland, Oregon, after being resettled by the ShalomPortland Welcome Circle.

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Apr 5, 2023

Art Installation Addresses Gender-Based Violence in Aruba

An exhibition of Keren Yehezkeli Goldstein's She's Gone also helped bring about an expanded role for HIAS with the government of Aruba.

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An altar is seen outside the immigration detention center where 39 migrants died during a fire in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state,
Mar 30, 2023

Tragedy Illustrates Brutal Treatment of Mexico’s Migrants

Three days after the deadly fire, HIAS officials say the disaster illustrates "inhumane" border policy.

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Mar 29, 2023

London Community Gathers to Celebrate HIAS+JCORE Launch

Leaders of the Jewish community and guests gathered to celebrate the coming together of HIAS and JCORE (the Jewish Council for Racial Equality) to form a new entity which will lead the Jewish response on issues of asylum, refugees, and racial equality in the United Kingdom.

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Woman cries next to an ambulance in which her husband, who was injured in a fire, is being transported following a fire at the immigration station in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico | Deadly Fire in Mexican Migrant Center
Mar 28, 2023

Deadly Fire Puts Spotlight on U.S.-Mexico Border Concerns

At least 39 people died and dozens were injured Monday night in a fire at the National Migration Institute in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, an area where HIAS is active in assisting asylum seekers.

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