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Oct 11, 2017

Why One California Lawyer Returned to Greece to Help Refugees

“I had never met a Syrian, Iraqi or Afghan person before,” said Paula Kasler, a northern California-based lawyer.

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Oct 10, 2017

Rabbis Build Sukkah Outside Trump Tower to Promote Welcome

The symbolic shelter was intended to send a timely and distinctly Jewish message in response to a slew of anti-immigrant policies proposed over the past several months.

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Sep 28, 2017

Refugee Ceiling, Muslim Ban 3.0 and the Supreme Court

It’s been a busy few days for those fighting to keep America a welcoming country. Here's what you need to know and how you can take action.

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Sep 20, 2017

OP-ED: President Trump’s Dangerous Falsehoods on Refugees at the United Nations

“The notion that America would somehow be doing a greater service to refugees by resettling fewer...is symptomatic of how this White House views refugees: as threats, not assets.”

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Sep 15, 2017

SLIDESHOW: In Front of U.S. Capitol, Advocates Call for a Sweet New Year for Refugees

More than 50 young professionals from across the Washington D.C. area gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol.

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Sep 14, 2017

LISTEN: Rabbi Jennie Rosenn on the Global Torah Podcast

Global Torah, a joint project of OLAM and the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, explores Jewish approaches to international development and global service.

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Sep 12, 2017

In the Bay Area, Fiddler on the Roof Raises Money for Refugees

Matching the story of the Jewish village of Anatevka with the 136-year-old global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees was a no-brainer.

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Sep 8, 2017

LISTEN: HIAS Leaders Discuss Future of U.S. Refugee Resettlement

On Thursday, September 8, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield joined HIAS’ Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Melanie Nezer and Senior Director for Community Engagement Merrill Zack to discuss President Trump’s looming decision on refugee resettlement in the United States.

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Sep 5, 2017

OP-ED: A Threat to DACA is a Threat to the Soul of America

Melanie Nezer, HIAS senior vice president for public affairs penned an oped in Haaretz arguing that “Threats to the DACA program are not only threats to immigrants, but to justice, fairness and the longstanding values of our country.”

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Aug 29, 2017

Ninth Circuit on Grandma Ban: “What Universe Does That Come From?”

Litigation against the refugee ban continued this week, just over a month ahead of the October 10 arguments scheduled before the United States Supreme Court.

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