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HIAS used to help refugees because they were Jewish, today we help refugees because we are Jewish. Learn more about HIAS, and what Judaism has to say about welcoming strangers, refugees and displaced people.

Upcoming Events

Oct 4, 2023

Nothing But Joy — a HIAS text study for Sukkot

Oct 4, 2023

This Sukkot, join Rabbi Megan Doherty, HIAS’ Senior Educator, for a text study and discussion of the themes of the holiday and how they are directly relevant to HIAS’ work with and for refugees and the forcibly displaced.

Oct 13, 2023

HIAS Book and Film Club -- Simple As Water

Oct 13, 2023

Join us for a facilitated session of the HIAS Book and Film Club to discuss the New York Times critically acclaimed documentary Simple As Water with Chelsey Berlin, HIAS Director of Community Engagement Programs and Initiatives, and Glaucia Pereda, HIAS Regional Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Technical Advisor for Central America and the Caribbean.

Oct 18, 2023

HIAS Letter Writing Program

Oct 18, 2023

Join HIAS for a monthly program in which volunteers write letters of compassion and solidarity to people in immigration detention and participate in a short learning session that reflects on issues facing refugees and asylum seekers.

Feb 2, 2024

HIAS’ Sixth Annual Refugee Shabbat

Feb 2, 2024

HIAS’ Sixth Annual Refugee Shabbat, which will take place on February 2-3, 2024, is an invitation for congregations, organizations, and individuals to express their solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome.