Why This Passover Night is Different: A Call to Remember and Act for Refugees and Immigrants
On March 31, 2026, HIAS, an organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants, released a reflection by its Rabbi-in-Residence, Sarah…
Refugee Crisis
The Unbroken Thread: HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim Connects Personal Legacy to Global Refugee Crisis
April 14, 2026 – Dr. Beth Oppenheim, CEO of HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society), marked Yom HaShoah with a deeply…
HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim Speaks Out on New Policies Targeting Resettled Refugees
HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim recently appeared on NBC San Diego to raise urgent concerns regarding new policies that could lead…
The Lingering Scars of Wrongful Detention: A Refugee’s Story of Trauma and Resilience
March 20, 2026 By HIAS Staff The United States is currently detaining over 73,000 individuals in Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Refugee Shabbat 2026: Jewish Communities Worldwide Unite in Solidarity Amidst Rising Xenophobia
In its eighth year, HIAS’s Refugee Shabbat has emerged as a powerful and resonant demonstration of the Jewish community’s unwavering…
Fon’s Journey of Resilience: From Perilous Crossings to Family Reunification in the U.S.
Fon remembers the gnawing exhaustion, the relentless push to keep moving even when his body screamed for rest, and the…
The Sudan Civil War Fuels an Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis in Chad, Straining Resources and Aid
Since the outbreak of the devastating civil war in Sudan in April 2023, Chad has found itself at the epicenter…
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Case Challenging Birthright Citizenship
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States will convene to hear oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a…
Panama: A Vital Crossroads for Displaced Populations Amid Shifting Migration Flows
April 23, 2026 By HIAS Staff Panama, a nation strategically positioned at the confluence of two continents, has historically served…
The Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Chad: Sudanese Refugees Seek Resilience Amidst Dire Need
Three years into the devastating civil war in Sudan, a humanitarian catastrophe of unprecedented scale continues to unfold, with over…
