Topic: Combatting Antisemitism and Xenophobia

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Jul 7, 2025

In Vigils Across the Country, Americans Gather to Fight for Welcome

In Vigils Across the Country, Americans Gather to Fight for Welcome More than 20 vigils organized by HIAS and local partners took place across to the United States, bringing together those who support welcome.

Jun 6, 2025

The Shameful Lesson of the ‘St. Louis’ is as Relevant as Ever

Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis crowd along the ship’s railing, some waving and smiling, as the ship departs Hamburg in 1939 in a failed attempt to find refuge from Nazi persecution. Eighty-six years after the U.S. refused the ship's entry, our country is again embracing xenophobic policies.

Jun 4, 2025

HIAS Responds to Trump Administration’s Travel Ban Announcement

HIAS Responds to Trump Administration’s Travel Ban Announcement HIAS strongly opposed the travel ban in the first Trump administration, advocating in the courts and to elected officials, and will oppose it as stridently today. 

Jun 4, 2025

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity 

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity  We are shocked by the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado on members of the Jewish community. Our hearts are with the victims of the attack as they recover in body and spirit. 

Apr 29, 2025

100 Days of Attacks on Immigration, Asylum, and Refugee Rights

Deported people looking for relatives from the windows of a transport during the arrival of a group of Salvadorans deported from the United States to the Migrant Care Management Office (GAMI), in San Salvador, El Salvador on February 12, 2025. (Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images The first 100 days of President Trump's second turn have seen an grave attack on immigration, refugee rights, and asylum. HIAS is fighting back.

Apr 11, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: April 11, 2025

The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, speaks during a news conference to discuss her husband’s arrest and deportation at Cannon House Office Building on April 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The latest news, insight, and analysis on the Trump administration's policies toward refugees.

Feb 4, 2025

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants

A rabbi stands at the border wall between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez during a border delegation with HIAS and T'ruah on December 12, 2022. (Justin Hamel for HIAS) More than 600 Jewish clergy across the United States have come together to condemn policies passed by the Trump administration that target migrants.

Dec 23, 2024

2024: Year in Review

2024: Year in Review 2024 will be remembered as an extraordinarily challenging year for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people. HIAS programs and services reached more than 1.4 million people in 2024.

Nov 22, 2024

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal These women are from different walks of life, but they all participated in a HIAS program that created an impact on each of them, and their communities.

Nov 15, 2024

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation 

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation  HIAS' Rabbi-in Residence reflects on HIAS' history and ability to meet the current moment in 2024.

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