Topic: Jewish Values and History

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Oct 6, 2026

Three Years After October 7: Finding Moral Clarity Through Compassion

HIAS Israel’s Emergency Response team carries out a distribution of food and hygiene items for refugee, asylum seeker, and economically fragile communities of Tel Aviv on June 13th, 2024 (Zev Orenstein for HIAS Israel). Three years after October 7, HIAS' Rabbi-in-Residence reflects on navigating grief, resisting dehumanization, and upholding human dignity.

HIAS Israel’s Emergency Response team carries out a distribution of food and hygiene items for refugee, asylum seeker, and economically fragile communities of Tel Aviv on June 13th, 2024 (Zev Orenstein for HIAS Israel).

Sep 8, 2026

Community Sponsorship: How Volunteers Power Refugee Resettlement Across the U.S.

Alaa, a Syrian refugee supported by community sponsorship, shows drawings by her daughter in their Chicago home in 2025. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS) HIAS and our partners have been at the forefront of exploring community sponsorship as a model of refugee resettlement in the U.S.

Alaa, a Syrian refugee supported by community sponsorship, shows drawings by her daughter in their Chicago home in 2025. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS)

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).

Jul 27, 2026

HIAS Denounces Rule Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum

HIAS Denounces Rule Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum HIAS condemns the interim final rule U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intends to publish tomorrow that would allow the agency to send asylum applicants into immigration court without first giving them an interview with an asylum officer.

HIAS Denounces Rule Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum

Jul 17, 2026

U.K. Synagogue Goes the Extra Mile to Welcome Refugees

HIAS+JCORE awards Finchley Progressive Synagogue as the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary on June 16, 2026 in London, featuring HIAS+JCORE's Rabbi David Mason, former Syrian refugee and community leader Alaa, and FPS' Tamara Joseph. (David Lewis). HIAS+JCORE partner Finchley Progressive Synagogue becomes the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary for its work welcoming refugees.

HIAS+JCORE awards Finchley Progressive Synagogue as the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary on June 16, 2026 in London, featuring HIAS+JCORE's Rabbi David Mason, former Syrian refugee and community leader Alaa, and FPS' Tamara Joseph. (David Lewis).

Jul 15, 2026

HIAS Devastated by Recent ICE Killings

HIAS Devastated by Recent ICE Killings HIAS is outraged by the recent spate of violence at the hands of ICE, and calls on Congress to take immediate action.

HIAS Devastated by Recent ICE Killings

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 today's 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara, which reaffirms a fundamental constitutional promise: that children born in the United States are citizens of the United States.

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 21, 2026

As Xenophobia Rises, U.K. Jewish Students Stand with Refugees

Sam (center) and Phoebe (right) are a part of HIAS+JCORE's Student Refugee Ambassador Program (SRAP). They joined refugee supporters at an event to launch Refugee Shabbat in London on March 12, 2026 (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS). Through an initiative led by HIAS+JCORE and UJS, Jewish university students across the U.K. are advocating for refugees.

Sam (center) and Phoebe (right) are a part of HIAS+JCORE's Student Refugee Ambassador Program (SRAP). They joined refugee supporters at an event to launch Refugee Shabbat in London on March 12, 2026 (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS).

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