Congregational Opportunities

HIAS, the world’s oldest refugee organization, invites your congregation to live the core Jewish value of welcoming the stranger. We offer six pathways to help communities support refugees locally and globally, as best fits your congregation’s interests, culture, and strengths. Explore various opportunities to aid the more than 120 million displaced people worldwide using the tiles above.

Whether you’re taking your first steps in this work or are looking to deepen your community’s commitment, HIAS can also work with you directly to help determine how your congregation can help refugees in ways that are tailored to your community.

HIAS Pathways Awards

HIAS is pleased to announce the recipients of the first annual HIAS Pathways Awards for their outstanding work on behalf of refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people. Applicants were encouraged to share their recent work in the categories of education, volunteering, philanthropy, advocacy, ritual, and values. See the full list of 2024 honorees.

HIAS Clergy Council

HIAS is also proud to raise up the voices of clergy in the American Jewih community in support of refugees and other forcibly displaced people. Our Clergy Council helps us encourage deeper commitments from religious communities and advocate in the public sphere for policies that center human dignity for all. Help make our voice more powerful: Join here.

Currently, our work with congregations is primarily based in the United States. We anticipate opportunities for Jewish congregations and clergy around the world to connect with and deepen their involvement with HIAS soon.

Not representing a congregation? Learn how you can get involved as an individual.