Topic: Israel

Mar 22, 2024

As Gaza faces impending famine, the centrality of alleviating suffering to Jewish tradition has never been more important.

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

From New York to Brussels to Caracas, congregations demonstrated their commitment to local refugee communities during this year's Refugee Shabbat.

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 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.

Jan 8, 2024

For many of Israel's African refugees, the horrors of October 7 have given them a double dose of trauma.

Dec 28, 2023

A personal account from a HIAS staffer stationed in Israel after the terrorist attacks, where the emergency response team developed ways to work with local organizations to help some of the estimated 250,000 displaced Israelis. 

Dec 19, 2023

In a year marked by geopolitical conflict and other challenges, HIAS expanded its services to meet the needs of displaced people worldwide.

Dec 1, 2023

An essay published in JTA and co-signed by HIAS Israel urged the country to consider the interests of Sudanese and Eritrean refugees displaced by the October 7 attacks.

Nov 20, 2023

Eight national, Jewish organizations urged President Biden and DHS Secretary Mayorkas to designate Israel for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and/or authorize Israelis for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). They are encouraged by reports that the Department of Homeland Security is considering designating TPS for Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.