Topic: Jewish Values and History

Aug 15, 2024

Thanks to HIAS, Susana Baron and her family survived the Holocaust and built enriching lives in South America.

May 8, 2024

The recent celebration of Passover reminds us that refugee journeys do not end when they arrive in their new home.

May 3, 2024

In advance of Israel's likely invasion of Rafah, Jewish tradition reminds us that we cannot stay silent in the face of famine.

Apr 30, 2024

Ever since HIAS opened the doors of its first store in New York over a century ago, we have supported thousands of Jewish people fleeing persecution.

Apr 26, 2024

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

Apr 24, 2024

HIAS South Africa’s first director Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov discusses her plan to work alongside the country's Jewish community.

Apr 17, 2024

One year after the crisis in Sudan began, a letter from the HIAS Clergy Council calls for the global community to protect Sudanese civilians.

Apr 16, 2024

Visiting the U.S.-Mexico border, Rabbi Lewis Kamrass saw the challenges asylum seekers must overcome — and the need for a moral response.

Mar 22, 2024

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

Mar 14, 2024

Jael Goldschmidt, daughter and granddaughter of refugees, joined HIAS Colombia five years ago. Here's why she has devoted her career to helping people.