Topic: Jewish Values and History

Feb 9, 2024

From New York to Brussels to Caracas, congregations demonstrated their commitment to local refugee communities during this year's Refugee Shabbat.

Jan 25, 2024

With its sixth annual Refugee Shabbat February 2-3, 2024, HIAS is renewing the call for Jews around the world to take action on behalf of forcibly displaced people.

Jan 12, 2024

The Jewish community rightly feels rage and distress over the October 7 attacks. But we cannot turn a blind eye to displacement and famine.

Nov 13, 2023

As an organization that is deeply rooted in humanity and empathy, advocating for the rights and safety of vulnerable people around the world, HIAS recognizes the pain of any life destroyed.

Nov 9, 2023

HIAS convened a webinar featuring three experts who explained the situation in greater detail and assessed what HIAS has done to help those in need.

Nov 8, 2023

As Congress continues its work ahead of the November 17th deadline to prevent a partial shutdown of the federal government, HIAS is sounding the alarm about anti-asylum proposals that would be damaging not only for the people seeking safety, but also for communities around the United States, and for the nation’s historic leadership role when it comes to welcoming refugees. 

Oct 27, 2023

Five years ago today, three Jewish congregations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania were attacked, in part, for their support for welcoming refugees. Eleven people were killed in what is considered the worst attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States.

Oct 24, 2023

In the wake of escalating violence in Israel and Gaza, we find ourselves in a moment of profound sorrow and heartbreak. While the number of victims keeps increasing, the consequences of the conflict are felt far beyond the region. Across Europe too, we are witnessing a distressing surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents. 

Sep 26, 2023

HIAS has expanded its volunteer program for asylum seekers to meet the needs of the thousands of migrants arriving in New York City on state-sponsored buses.

Sep 20, 2023

Sabrina Lustgarten, who served as HIAS Ecuador's first country director, reflects on how the organization's work in the country set the tone for HIAS' expansion across the world.