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HIAS used to help refugees because they were Jewish, today we help refugees because we are Jewish. Learn more about HIAS, and what Judaism has to say about welcoming strangers, refugees and displaced people.

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Know your Neighbor pilot project launch, IJC - International Jewish Center – a liberal Jewish Synagogue in Brussels, November 8th , Project facilitators running an open group discussion with local students about being Jewish. The group was split in half to make a more intimate space to ask questions. Photo Credit: Meiron Avidan/HIAS Europe

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Upcoming Events

May 23, 2024

Six Months until the 2024 U.S. Election – What You Need to Know

May 23, 2024

Join us to learn what you need to know and what you can do between now and Election Day to stand up for the rights, safety, and dignity of refugees and asylum seekers.

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Jun 6, 2024

Asylum and Other Humanitarian Relief for the LGBTQ Community

Jun 6, 2024

In recognition of Pride Month, join the HIAS Pro Bono and Partnerships team and Ruxandra Marcu, Director of Programs at Refugee and Immigrant Voices for Action (RIVA) in Des Moines, Iowa (and former HIAS Program Manager, GBV, Child Safety & Wellness), as we discuss Asylum and Other Humanitarian Relief for LGBTQ+ clients.

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Jun 27, 2024

Legal Coffee Talk: Country Conditions Global Library

Jun 27, 2024

Join us to discuss the work involved in taking on a country conditions research assignment, review the wide variety of research we currently have in our library, and talk about available projects and how to get involved.

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