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Feb 13, 2024
Community Center in Israel Helps African Women Cope with War
Feb 13, 2024
In partnership with HIAS Israel’s Emergency Response, JACC distributes food, children’s toys, clothing, diapers, and baby food to asylum seekers.
Feb 9, 2024
Sixth Refugee Shabbat Has Global Reach — and a Local Focus
Feb 9, 2024
From New York to Brussels to Caracas, congregations demonstrated their commitment to local refugee communities during this year's Refugee Shabbat.
Feb 7, 2024
Women-Led Organizations Help Ukrainians Cope with War
Feb 7, 2024
Two years after full-scale invasion rocked Ukraine, HIAS-funded organizations led by displaced women have helped lead the healing process.
Feb 5, 2024
New Bill Would Trade Away Asylum Seekers’ Rights
Feb 5, 2024
The supplemental funding bill ties aid to Israel, Ukraine, and more to policies that would have disastrous, lasting effects on the U.S. asylum system.
Feb 5, 2024
Jewish Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Conspiracies
Feb 5, 2024
In a statement, 17 Jewish organizations expressed concern over white supremacist conspiracy theories underlying the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.
Jan 30, 2024
5 Ways HIAS Works With the Private Sector to Help Refugees
Jan 30, 2024
Refugees deserve decent economic opportunities. Here's how HIAS collaborates with the private sector to make that happen.
Jan 24, 2024
Refugee Children Have a Right to Education on the Move
Jan 24, 2024
HIAS and Save the Children developed the Education Without Limits campaign to advocate for the educational inclusion of refugee and migrant children.
Jan 23, 2024
Israeli Court Grants Sudanese Asylum Seekers Temporary Status
Jan 23, 2024
The ruling is a significant victory for the asylum seekers, many of whom survivors of trauma in both Sudan and Israel.
Jan 16, 2024
Introducing the HIAS Foundation
Jan 16, 2024
Executive Director Jonathan Boiskin on how the HIAS Foundation will use sound investment and increased fundraising to support HIAS’ work.
Jan 12, 2024
Hunger and Devastation: A Moral Call to Action
Jan 12, 2024
The Jewish community rightly feels rage and distress over the October 7 attacks. But we cannot turn a blind eye to displacement and famine.