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5th Annual Refugee Shabbat: A Project of HIAS
Jan 27, 2023

Fifth Annual Refugee Shabbat Will Be the Largest Yet

The annual event, taking place in communities around the world February 3-4, invites communities and individuals to dedicate a Shabbat to affirming their support for refugees and other displaced people.

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Jan 26, 2023

Non-Ukrainian Asylum Seekers Left Out in the Cold

A new report by HIAS and Right to Protection (R2P) found that, while the European Union (EU)’s landmark decision to invoke the Temporary Protection Directive granted rights and status to at least 4.9 million people, many non-Ukrainians fleeing Ukraine did not get the same support.

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Jan 20, 2023

Hetfield on CNN: Welcome Corps a ‘Great Step Forward’

In an appearance on “CNN Newsroom” on Friday morning, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield praised the Welcome Corps, a new Biden administration initiative that allows Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world. The initiative resembles what HIAS has been doing through its own Welcome Circles, starting with Afghan evacuees in 2021.

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A Welcome Circle welcomes an Afghan family at the airport in Denver, Colorado
Jan 19, 2023

New U.S. ‘Welcome Corps’ Builds on Private Resettlement Model

Welcome Corps, the first U.S. government program supporting private refugee sponsorship in nearly 40 years, will allow Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world.

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Jan 13, 2023

‘Jewish Nobel’ Honors Response to Ukraine Crisis

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, HIAS committed considerable resources and expertise toward assisting clients displaced by the conflict, which has triggered one of the world’s largest refugee crises. On the eve of the war’s anniversary, HIAS’ efforts have been recognized: We are among the Jewish activists and organizations honored by this year’s Genesis Prize (also known as the “Jewish Nobel”) for working to uphold Ukraine’s independence and alleviate the suffering of the People of Ukraine. 

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Jan 10, 2023

Seeking Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico Border: New Year, Same Crisis?

On January 5, the Biden administration announced that Title 42 — the public health order that was invoked by the Trump administration at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, which in essence stops most people from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border — would be expanded.

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Dec 23, 2022

Hope, Faith, and Life at the Border: Rabbis Bear Witness

In a moment when asylum seekers and other migrants are frequently regarded as threats, HIAS and T’ruah brought rabbis to the U.S.-Mexico border to speak to the moral imperative at the heart of this issue: recognizing the humanity of those seeking safety in the United States.

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Dec 22, 2022

Share the Light: Honoring HIAS Europe’s Work in Ukraine

On December 20th, HIAS Europe was awarded the Share the Light prize by the European Jewish Community Centre (EJCC) during the 18th annual EuroChanukah festivities hosted by the European Commission. The prize was given in recognition of HIAS Europe’s work responding to the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine, especially in the resettlement of displaced people. 

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Happy Ukranians | Help Ukrainian Refugees Find New Homes | HIAS.org
Dec 15, 2022

How an Innovative Algorithm Helps Ukrainian Refugees Find New Homes

The RUTH algorithm incorporates preferences from both refugees and HIAS Welcome Circle volunteers to enhance traditional resettlement practices.

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Civilians flee the city of Irpin, Kiev, Ukraine, during heavy
Dec 14, 2022

2022 in Review: War in Ukraine Adds to Record Displacement Worldwide

2022 will likely be remembered in the refugee world as one of the worst crises ever, as the war in Ukraine continues to shape the global response to millions of displaced people. Take a look back at the Ukraine crisis and other pivotal moments of the year.

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