Topic: Jewish Values and History
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Aug 26, 2020
HIAS Honored by Women of Reform Judaism
Aug 26, 2020
Women of Reform Judaism, or WRJ, gave HIAS its most prestigious award in a virtual ceremony Aug. 25.
Jul 6, 2020
Opinion: Asylum, Which Made the U.S. a Leader in Protecting Jews, Could Disappear
Jul 6, 2020
Sam Yebri, who was brought to the United States by HIAS, explains why Jews should fight on behalf of the asylum system.
Jun 22, 2020
Opinion: Local and Faithful — How a Global Refugee Agency Can Be Effective
Jun 22, 2020
Humanitarian organizations should champion local civil society and faith leaders in local communities, says HIAS' Senior Vice President, Programs Raphael Marcus.
Jun 17, 2020
This World Refugee Day, Calling on the Global Jewish Community to Act
Jun 17, 2020
The #70 million campaign will mobilize Jews to donate, raise awareness, volunteer, and advocate in support of some of the globe’s most vulnerable people.
Jun 5, 2020
Remembering the Lessons of the St. Louis
Jun 5, 2020
HIAS sees the anniversary of the St. Louis as a time to not only examine the past but see the unfortunate parallels in the present.
Apr 7, 2020
Celebrating Passover During a Pandemic: Same, But Different
Apr 7, 2020
This year, instead of gathering for Seders, millions of Jews are separated from their families during Passover, as the world continues to grapple with COVID-19.
Mar 19, 2020
National Refugee Shabbat 2020
Mar 19, 2020
National Refugee Shabbat 5780, which will take place on March 20-21, 2020, is a moment for congregations, organizations, and individuals around the country to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers.
Jan 27, 2020
Both History and Present Show Why We Should Help Refugees
Jan 27, 2020
One student tries to find new ways to get involved in the American Jewish movement for refugees and asylum seekers.
Jan 17, 2020
Playwright Sees Today’s Immigration Issues in Her Family History
Jan 17, 2020
Bena Shklyanoy transformed her family history in the former Soviet Union into a play whose themes are connected to HIAS and today's immigration issues.
Oct 27, 2019
The Pittsburgh Attack: One Year Later
Oct 27, 2019
HIAS remembers the attack on the Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 people on Oct 27, 2018.