Topic: Jewish Holidays

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Sep 2, 2026

Uncovering Why Rosh Hashanah Gave Us Tikkun Olam

HIAS' Rabbi-in-Residence Sarah Bassin speaks at Temple Israel of Hollywood for HIAS' eighth annual Refugee Shabbat on March 13, 2026 (Andy Romanoff for Temple Israel). During these high holidays, we must look back and mine our tradition for every ounce of spiritual chutzpah we can find. We need it to move forward.

HIAS' Rabbi-in-Residence Sarah Bassin speaks at Temple Israel of Hollywood for HIAS' eighth annual Refugee Shabbat on March 13, 2026 (Andy Romanoff for Temple Israel).

Apr 14, 2026

On Yom HaShoah, Honoring the Story that Brought Me to HIAS

On Yom HaShoah, HIAS CEO Dr. Beth Oppenheim shares her story of learning how her grandfather survived the Holocaust, thanks to HIAS. On Yom HaShoah, HIAS CEO Dr. Beth Oppenheim shares her story of learning how her grandfather survived the Holocaust, thanks to HIAS.

On Yom HaShoah, HIAS CEO Dr. Beth Oppenheim shares her story of learning how her grandfather survived the Holocaust, thanks to HIAS.

Mar 31, 2026

Why is this Night Different? Fighting for Refugees this Passover

HIAS and refugee and immigrant supporters protest outside an ICE building in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. (Amelia von Wolffersdorff/HIAS) At every seder, we ask: Why is this night different from all other nights? This Passover, it's because we are fighting for refugees.

HIAS and refugee and immigrant supporters protest outside an ICE building in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. (Amelia von Wolffersdorff/HIAS)

Mar 19, 2026

From London to Los Angeles, Refugee Shabbat Inspires Hope and Action

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS) Jews from around the world joined HIAS for our eighth annual Refugee Shabbat, demonstrating their support and solidarity with refugees.

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS)

Oct 9, 2025

Sukkot Reflection: A Spiritual Strategy for When There’s Nothing New Under the Sun

Sukkot Reflection: A Spiritual Strategy for When There’s Nothing New Under the Sun HIAS' Rabbi in Residence reflects on Sukkot about how small acts of humanity enable us to maintain our values through troubling times.

Sukkot Reflection: A Spiritual Strategy for When There’s Nothing New Under the Sun

Aug 1, 2025

‘How Did We Get Here?’ Reflections on Tisha B’Av

‘How Did We Get Here?’ Reflections on Tisha B’Av On Tisha B'av, we do more than just remember an event from history. We also must acknowledge our present-day challenges.

‘How Did We Get Here?’ Reflections on Tisha B’Av

May 30, 2025

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration A text study considers the story of Ruth in a modern context.

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration

Dec 23, 2024

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah This time of the year we turn to stories of hope for every night of the Hanukkah holiday. We hope you are inspired when you read these stories.

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

May 8, 2024

For Refugees, Arrival Is Not the End of Their Story

For Refugees, Arrival Is Not the End of Their Story The recent celebration of Passover reminds us that refugee journeys do not end when they arrive in their new home.

For Refugees, Arrival Is Not the End of Their Story

Apr 26, 2024

The Time Ukrainian Refugees Celebrated Passover — in a Church

Shabbat dinner in Barcelona Two months after full-scale war brought many Ukrainians to Spain, the onset of Passover forced a woman determined to help them get creative.

Shabbat dinner in Barcelona