Topic: Jewish Values and History

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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.

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)

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.  

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

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.

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

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.

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

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.

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation 

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.

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

Oct 23, 2024

Leading Jewish Organizations, 500 Jewish Clergy Sign HIAS’ Pre-election Policy Platform in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Leading Jewish Organizations, 500 Jewish Clergy Sign HIAS’ Pre-election Policy Platform in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Leading Jewish Organizations, 500 Jewish Clergy Sign HIAS’ Pre-election Policy Platform in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Sep 27, 2024

Holocaust Survivors in Latin America Share High Holiday Memories 

Holocaust Survivors in Latin America Share High Holiday Memories 

Holocaust Survivors in Latin America Share High Holiday Memories 

Sep 20, 2024

Congregation Recognized for Its Many Helping Hands

Members of the Judea Reform Congregation, a HIAS Welcome Circle, wait to welcome an Afghan family at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina on February 14, 2022. (Marian Abernathy) Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, North Carolina received a Pathways Award from HIAS for outstanding work on behalf of forcibly displaced people.

Members of the Judea Reform Congregation, a HIAS Welcome Circle, wait to welcome an Afghan family at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina on February 14, 2022. (Marian Abernathy)

Sep 17, 2024

HIAS Announces Inaugural Recipients of the First Annual Pathways Awards

HIAS Announces Inaugural Recipients of the First Annual Pathways Awards

HIAS Announces Inaugural Recipients of the First Annual Pathways Awards

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