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May 2, 2017

New D.C. City Council Resolution Honors Jewish Refugees

D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau co-introduced a resolution designating May 13 as “Remember the St. Louis Day,” as a reminder of the tragic consequences of the United States closing its doors on refugees and asylum seekers.

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Apr 28, 2017

For National Volunteer Week, Recognizing Those Helping Refugees

In honor of National Volunteer Week—a special opportunity each year to thank volunteers who lend themselves to support causes they care about—HIAS is recognizing some of the incredible people sharing their time and talent.

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Apr 26, 2017

Between Fire and a Cliff: Emmanuel Wins Asylum in America

For Emmanuel, escaping Cameroon was only the first step toward freedom—seeking the protection as an asylum seeker in the United States presents its own set of challenges. “Arriving here, it is like arriving between fire and a cliff: the threat in our home country, and the difficult asylum process in the U.S.”

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Apr 21, 2017

A Reading for Yom Ha’Shoah

Against the backdrop of Passover’s imperative to free ourselves and others from narrow places, we remember the six million Jews and millions of LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, Roma, Jehovah’s Witnesses and others who perished in the Holocaust.

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Apr 19, 2017

From Credit Cards to Savings Accounts, Refugees Learn Financial Savvy from JFS Volunteers

“It seemed tailor-made, to do something that I would really enjoy and I could add value to,” said Fisher, who holds an MBA and a degree in accounting. “I thought it would be fun, and also very, very worthwhile.”

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Apr 13, 2017

Refugees Join Seder Tables Across the Country

Nationwide, Seders included today’s refugees in their retelling of the Exodus story. In addition to using the materials and rituals suggested by HIAS, many synagogues took it one step further, and invited refugees in their area to share in the festivities.

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Apr 12, 2017

NY Bar Foundation Supports HIAS with Grant

The New York Bar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the New York State Bar Association, presented HIAS with a grant of $11,500 to support legal representation of asylum seekers and refugees.

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Apr 6, 2017

Attorney Alan Lipsitz: Why I Volunteer with HIAS

Since joining the HIAS pro-bono legal program last fall, volunteer attorney Alan Lipsitz has been putting his skills to work for asylum seekers in both Washington, D.C. and New York. HIAS attorneys introduced Lipsitz to the intricacies of asylum law, matched him with clients in need of legal assistance and provided guidance and oversight throughout the case.

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Apr 3, 2017

Make America Great (By Welcoming Refugees) Again

Former USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez recently penned an op-ed for Reuters firmly opposing President Trump's executive orders banning immigrants and refugees.

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Mar 31, 2017

Hundreds Rally for Refugees in DC

“We in this room tonight are part of an even larger national movement for refugees.” said Rabbi Jennie Rosenn, vice president of community engagement at HIAS. “Literally tens of thousands of Jews are supporting and welcoming and advocating on behalf of refugees.”

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