Topic: Jewish Values and History

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Jun 6, 2025

The Shameful Lesson of the ‘St. Louis’ is as Relevant as Ever

Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis crowd along the ship’s railing, some waving and smiling, as the ship departs Hamburg in 1939 in a failed attempt to find refuge from Nazi persecution. Eighty-six years after the U.S. refused the ship's entry, our country is again embracing xenophobic policies.

Jun 4, 2025

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity 

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity  We are shocked by the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado on members of the Jewish community. Our hearts are with the victims of the attack as they recover in body and spirit. 

May 30, 2025

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration A text study considers the story of Ruth in a modern context.

Apr 22, 2025

Jewish Clergy Speak Out on the Immoral Use of the Law

Jewish Clergy Speak Out on the Immoral Use of the Law A letter from Jewish clergy challenges what it calls the Trump administration's immoral use of the law in its immigration policy.

Mar 18, 2025

Standing for Refugees: Today and Always

Standing for Refugees: Today and Always HIAS is facing extraordinary challenges. But we are rising to the occasion.

Feb 4, 2025

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants

A rabbi stands at the border wall between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez during a border delegation with HIAS and T'ruah on December 12, 2022. (Justin Hamel for HIAS) More than 600 Jewish clergy across the United States have come together to condemn policies passed by the Trump administration that target migrants.

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.

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