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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

Sep 9, 2024

Democracy, Antisemitism, and the Great Replacement Theory 

Sep 9, 2024

Join advocates and subject matter experts in Los Angeles for a conversation exploring the intersections of the threats to democracy rooted in antisemitism and anti-refugee animus, resulting policy outcomes, and productive ways to take action during this charged election year. 

Sep 12, 2024

When Misinformation & Hate Converge: Antisemitism and its Role in Anti-immigrant Rhetoric 

Sep 12, 2024

Join us to examine how the deadly interplay of The Great Replacement Theory and antisemitism are reflected in the way that political candidates frame their perspectives on immigration policy — and on how it impacts HIAS’ work. 

Sep 16, 2024

Advanced Asylum: Working with Mental Health Professionals

Sep 16, 2024

Join the HIAS Pro Bono and Partnerships Team and special guest speakers, Kim A. Baranowski, PhD, ABPP: Associate Director of the Mt. Sinai Human Rights Program, and Atar Stav, LCPC, Program Manager of Community-Based Group Services at HIAS, for an Advanced Asylum training on the ways in which lawyers can collaborate with mental health professionals to serve asylum-seeking clients and their needs.

Sep 25, 2024

What’s at Stake? Asylum, Refugee Resettlement, and the 2024 Election 

Sep 25, 2024

Join us for a program examining how November’s presidential election may lead to further decimation of the asylum system and the refugee program. Hear from HIAS experts and learn how we still have time to act.   

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