Why This Passover Night is Different: A Call to Action for Refugees and Immigrants
As Passover approaches, HIAS, a global Jewish humanitarian organization, is issuing a powerful call to action, urging individuals to connect…
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The Power of a Unified Voice: Over 1,100 U.S. Jewish Clergy Stand in Solidarity with Refugees and Immigrants
March 11, 2026 – In a significant display of moral and ethical commitment, more than 1,100 Jewish clergy members from…
HIAS CEO Voices Grave Concerns Over New Policies Targeting Resettled Refugees
Beth Oppenheim, the Chief Executive Officer of HIAS, a venerable organization dedicated to assisting refugees, has publicly voiced profound alarm…
The Lingering Trauma of Wrongful Detention: A Refugee’s Story of Resilience and the Fight for Justice
March 20, 2026 By HIAS Staff The United States is currently detaining an unprecedented number of individuals in Immigration and…
Refugee Shabbat 2026: A Global Jewish Call for Compassion Amidst Rising Xenophobia
March 19, 2026 – HIAS Staff The eighth annual Refugee Shabbat, observed globally on March 13-14, 2026, served as a…
The Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Chad: Sudanese Refugees Face Unprecedented Challenges Amidst Aid Cuts
March 26, 2026 By HIAS Staff The devastating civil war that erupted in Sudan in April 2023 has ignited the…
Navigating the Precarious Landscape: HIAS’s Unwavering Commitment to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in a Shifting Policy Environment
February 27, 2026 In the United States, refugees and asylum seekers are currently navigating a complex and often precarious landscape,…
Refugee Crisis in Kenya Deepens as Aid Cuts Imperil Mental Well-being of Women and Girls
March 4, 2026 – The ongoing reduction in humanitarian aid from key international donors, particularly the United States and European…
HIAS Leads Multi-Pronged Legal Battle Against Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Refugee and Asylum Systems
Seattle, WA – March 6, 2026 – In a sweeping legal offensive, HIAS and a coalition of partner organizations are…
Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case on Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court of the United States is poised to hear oral arguments in the pivotal case of Trump v….
