Topic: Jewish Values and History

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Jan 25, 2025

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies 

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies  HIAS joins our partners in the humanitarian and development community in our outrage and devastation at the U.S. government’s decision to abruptly suspend life-saving assistance to vulnerable people around the world.  

Jan 17, 2025

A Cuban Jew in the Big Apple: My Family’s Journey to Safety

A Cuban Jew in the Big Apple: My Family’s Journey to Safety After fleeing Cuba after the Communist revolution, Leon Perez and his family settled in New York City and built a new life. This is their story.

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.

Nov 15, 2024

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation 

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation  HIAS' Rabbi-in Residence reflects on HIAS' history and ability to meet the current moment in 2024.

Oct 29, 2024

We Must Combat Xenophobia. Here’s How We Can.

We Must Combat Xenophobia. Here’s How We Can. In the inaugural essay of the Rising to the Moment series, HIAS president Mark Hetfield considers how we can combat the rising threat of xenophobia.

Sep 20, 2024

Congregation Recognized for Its Many Helping Hands

people in airport with welcome signs and balloons Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, North Carolina received a Pathways Award from HIAS for outstanding work on behalf of forcibly displaced people.

Aug 15, 2024

Three Generations of Women Who Sought a Better Future Abroad 

Three Generations of Women Who Sought a Better Future Abroad  Thanks to HIAS, Susana Baron and her family survived the Holocaust and built enriching lives in South America.

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