Why This Passover Night is Different: A Call to Action for Refugees and Immigrants
March 31, 2026 – As Jewish communities worldwide prepare to gather for the Passover Seder, a profound question echoes through…
Immigration & Refugee Issues
A Legacy of Sanctuary: HIAS CEO Dr. Beth Oppenheim Reflects on Yom HaShoah and the Enduring Need for Refugee Protection
April 14, 2026 – In the wake of Yom HaShoah, the Day of Remembrance, Dr. Beth Oppenheim, CEO of the…
A United Front: Over 1,100 U.S. Jewish Clergy Affirm Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
On March 11, 2026, a significant declaration emerged from the American Jewish community as over 1,100 Jewish clergy, representing a…
HIAS CEO Urges Protection for Resettled Refugees Amidst New Arrest and Detention Policies
HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim recently appeared on NBC San Diego’s "Politically Speaking" program to voice grave concerns over emerging policies…
The Lingering Trauma of ICE Detention: A Survivor’s Plea for Change
Mar 20, 2026 By HIAS Staff More than 73,000 individuals are currently held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention…
The Jewish Community Unites for Refugee Shabbat: A Global Call for Compassion Amidst Rising Xenophobia
In an era marked by increasing global displacement and a surge in xenophobic sentiments, the Jewish community has reaffirmed its…
Fon’s Journey to Safety and Reunification: A Testament to Resilience and Comprehensive Support
Fon remembers the visceral feeling of relentless movement, a physical exhaustion that was a constant companion, shadowed by the gnawing…
Navigating Precarious Paths: HIAS Adapts to Evolving Refugee and Asylum Seeker Needs in the United States
February 27, 2026 Refugees and asylum seekers currently in the United States are navigating an increasingly uncertain environment, where fluctuating…
The Humanitarian Crisis in Chad: A Deepening Crisis as Sudanese Refugees Surge Amidst Drastic Aid Cuts
The civil war that erupted in Sudan in April 2023 has ignited the world’s largest and most urgent humanitarian crisis,…
The Critical Impact of Humanitarian Aid Cuts on Refugee Women and Girls in Kenya: A Growing Crisis in Mental Health and Well-being
Nairobi, Kenya – March 4, 2026 – A severe reduction in humanitarian aid from major international donors, including the United…
