Topic: Jewish Values and History
142 results
May 31, 2018
Deciphering the Recent Threats to Asylum in America
May 31, 2018
Learn more about the policies impacting asylum seekers and how you can stand up to make a difference.
May 16, 2018
WATCH: HIAS Education Director Interviewed on 112BK
May 16, 2018
“There’s nothing more American than welcoming refugees—and nothing more Jewish.”
May 15, 2018
Tracing an Ohio Family’s Incredible 78-Year Connection to HIAS
May 15, 2018
“My family was helped by HIAS and other organizations like it. My grandparents worked hard, my parents worked hard, and now I just want to do what I can to make sure others have that same chance.”
Apr 25, 2018
Outside the Supreme Court, Activists Say #NoMuslimBanEver
Apr 25, 2018
“Three times Donald Trump has tried to force this unconstitutional ban on us. And three times we have stood up to stop it.”
Mar 23, 2018
Los Angeles Jewish Community Unites in Support of Refugees
Mar 23, 2018
As the Trump Administration welcomes an historically low number of refugees into the United States, a coalition of over 30 Jewish congregations and organizations gathered on Thursday, March 22 for a community-wide show of support for refugees.
Mar 13, 2018
The Genesis Prize Foundation Awards HIAS $100,000 Challenge Grant
Mar 13, 2018
The grant will help strengthen the capacity of local faith leaders, refugees, and resettlement partners in communities across America to advocate in support of immigrants and refugees.
Mar 7, 2018
Purim Reflections from a Deportation Hearing in Israel
Mar 7, 2018
We met Daniel in line for his deportation interview. As a representative of HIAS, I was allowed to accompany him inside. Unfortunately, all of his arguments were rejected as not reaching the accepted criteria for such an exemption.
Feb 26, 2018
Opposition to Israel’s Deportation Plans Gathers Strength
Feb 26, 2018
Over 20,000 people gathered in South Tel Aviv on Saturday, February 24, to demonstrate against the Israeli government's plans to forcibly deport African refugees and asylum seekers
Feb 13, 2018
Only in America: How a Ugandan Refugee Became a Louisiana Success Story
Feb 13, 2018
Daulat Sthanki arrived in New Orleans in November 1972 with a single bag. Uganda’s loss would ultimately be Louisiana’s, and America’s, gain.
Feb 9, 2018
Songwriter Releases Rallying Cry for Welcoming Refugees
Feb 9, 2018
“What I kept discovering about this song, was that people at demonstrations were hungry for new protest songs,” said Jedwab.