Topic: United States

Nov 15, 2024

HIAS' Rabbi-in Residence reflects on HIAS' history and ability to meet the current moment in 2024.

Nov 1, 2024

In the latest edition of HIAS’ Deep Dive series, we consider the Great Replacement Theory — and its connection to HIAS — in greater detail.

Oct 29, 2024

In the inaugural essay of the Rising to the Moment series, HIAS president Mark Hetfield considers how we can combat the rising threat of xenophobia.

Oct 27, 2024

HIAS mourns the eleven victims of the attack, and stands in solidarity with the wider Pittsburgh community that was so deeply, and forever, affected.  

Oct 23, 2024

Igor Chubaryov has worked at HIAS since November 1989. But his history with the organization started months earlier, after he fled the Soviet Union.

Oct 11, 2024

The impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other flooding disasters around the world is a harbinger of displacement challenges ahead.

Jun 27, 2024

Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.

Jun 4, 2024

HIAS decries the executive order introduced today by the Biden Administration, which would effectively seal the U.S.-Mexico border to people seeking safety.

May 15, 2024

An interview with Phillip Bailey, inaugural director of HIAS' Economic Advancement Fund.

Apr 16, 2024

Visiting the U.S.-Mexico border, Rabbi Lewis Kamrass saw the challenges asylum seekers must overcome — and the need for a moral response.