Topic: Jewish Values and History

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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)

Mar 11, 2026

1,100 Jewish Clergy: “Do Not Oppress the Stranger”

1,100 Jewish Clergy: “Do Not Oppress the Stranger”

1,100 Jewish Clergy: “Do Not Oppress the Stranger”

Mar 11, 2026

U.S. Jewish Clergy Join Together to Welcome the Stranger

More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

Feb 17, 2026

HIAS Files Amicus Brief in Noem v. Al Otro Lado to Defend the Right to Seek Asylum

HIAS Files Amicus Brief in Noem v. Al Otro Lado to Defend the Right to Seek Asylum HIAS filed an amicus brief in Al Otro Lado v. Noem, urging the Supreme Court to reject “turnback” policies that unlawfully block people from seeking protection at ports of entry.

HIAS Files Amicus Brief in Noem v. Al Otro Lado to Defend the Right to Seek Asylum

Feb 6, 2026

HIAS Greece Successfully Defends Humanitarian on Trial for Assisting Refugees

HIAS Greece client Pieter Wittenberg and Staff Attorney Maria Spiliotakara pose outside the courthouse in Lesvos during the proceedings of their case on January 15, 2026. Pieter and 23 other humanitarians were charged with human smuggling in 2018 for providing humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers in Greece. After eight years, they were acquitted on all charges. (HIAS Greece) HIAS Greece successfully defended humanitarian Pieter Wittenberg after he was put on trial for providing lifesaving aid to asylum seekers.

HIAS Greece client Pieter Wittenberg and Staff Attorney Maria Spiliotakara pose outside the courthouse in Lesvos during the proceedings of their case on January 15, 2026. Pieter and 23 other humanitarians were charged with human smuggling in 2018 for providing humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers in Greece. After eight years, they were acquitted on all charges. (HIAS Greece)

Feb 3, 2026

Honoring 45 Years of HIAS Austria: A Historic Refugee Pathway Is Shut Down

Refugees from Hungary gather in the HIAS Vienna office, some expressing a desire to immigrate to the United States, and others to Australia, where they have relatives. (HIAS) After 45 years, HIAS Austria has been forced to close because the Trump Administration has halted refugee admissions and withdrawn funding.

Refugees from Hungary gather in the HIAS Vienna office, some expressing a desire to immigrate to the United States, and others to Australia, where they have relatives. (HIAS)

Feb 3, 2026

Trump Administration Ends Refugee Pathway for Persecuted Iranian Religious Minorities

Trump Administration Ends Refugee Pathway for Persecuted Iranian Religious Minorities The Trump Administration has ended the refugee pathway for Iranian religious minorities to resettle in the U.S., abandoning thousands.

Trump Administration Ends Refugee Pathway for Persecuted Iranian Religious Minorities

Dec 16, 2025

HIAS Condemns the Trump Administration’s Expanded Travel Ban 

HIAS Condemns the Trump Administration’s Expanded Travel Ban 

HIAS Condemns the Trump Administration’s Expanded Travel Ban 

Dec 14, 2025

HIAS Statement in the Wake of the Australia Attack 

HIAS Statement in the Wake of the Australia Attack  HIAS is horrified by the devastating antisemitic attack targeting a Hannukah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

HIAS Statement in the Wake of the Australia Attack 

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