Topic: Jewish Values and History

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Jul 3, 2026

America at 250: A Promise Worth Keeping

Protesters gather outside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, where ICE is housing detained immigrants on May 28, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, we must stand in solidarity with our refugee and immigrant neighbors.

Protesters gather outside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, where ICE is housing detained immigrants on May 28, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Jun 30, 2026

HIAS Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

HIAS Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

HIAS Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

Jun 24, 2026

Charting More than 250 Years of U.S. Immigration History

Shortly before the U.S. joined World War II, HIAS is seen here helping teach Jewish refugees English. (HIAS) As the U.S. celebrates America 250, learn about U.S. immigration history and HIAS’ work over the last century to help refugees and immigrants.

Shortly before the U.S. joined World War II, HIAS is seen here helping teach Jewish refugees English. (HIAS)

May 19, 2026

HIAS Decries Attempts to Transform U.S. Legacy of Refugee Protection

HIAS Decries Attempts to Transform U.S. Legacy of Refugee Protection HIAS strongly condemns the Trump administration’s reported decision to increase the refugee admissions ceiling mid-year in order to admit an additional 10,000 white South Africans.

HIAS Decries Attempts to Transform U.S. Legacy of Refugee Protection

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)

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