HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim Speaks Out Against New Policies Targeting Resettled Refugees on NBC San Diego
HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim recently appeared on NBC San Diego’s "Politically Speaking" program to address a growing concern: new policies…
Refugee Crisis
The Unseen Trauma: Asylum Seeker Juliette’s Harrowing Experience with ICE Detention Highlights Systemic Failures
March 20, 2026 By HIAS Staff The stark reality of the United States’ immigration detention system has been brought to…
Refugee Shabbat 2026: A Global Jewish Response to Rising Xenophobia
In its eighth annual observance, HIAS’s Refugee Shabbat has emerged as a potent testament to the Jewish community’s unwavering support…
Fon’s Journey to Safety: A Testament to Resilience and Comprehensive Support
Fon remembers the gnawing exhaustion that propelled him forward, even as his body screamed for rest. His future, a fragile…
The Sudan Crisis Fuels Chad’s Humanitarian Catastrophe: A Deepening Refugee Crisis Amidst Aid Cuts
March 26, 2026 – By Jennie van den Boogaard, Director of Global External Relations and Marketing The civil war in…
Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court Weighs Future of Birthright Citizenship Amidst Legal and Moral Debate
The Supreme Court of the United States is poised to hear arguments in the pivotal case of Trump v. Barbara,…
The Resilience of Sudanese Refugees in Chad: A Growing Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Three years into the devastating civil war in Sudan, the humanitarian landscape has been irrevocably altered, with a staggering 14…
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…
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…
