HIAS in the News
Local man helps HIAS tell its many stories
Posted on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 18:14 pm
This New Jersey Jewish News article discusses the publication of HIAS' anniversary book, HIAS@130: 1+30, the Best of myStory, and highlights author Alex Matlin's contribution to the volume.
Let's emulate Humphrey's open arms
Posted on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 18:10 pm
In this Minneapolis Star-Tribune op-ed, HIAS Board member Eric P. Schwartz reflects on Passover’s enduring relevance to our contemporary lives by examining Hubert Humphrey's commitment to civil rights and social justice.
Story of Titanic’s kosher food service lost with the ship
Posted on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 17:58 pm
HIAS' Valery Bazarov, Director of Family History & Location, was quoted in this jweekly.com article discussing kosher food service on the Titanic.
Amid mainstream success, Regina Spektor stays true to Jewish roots
Posted on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 17:56 pm
The JTA just posted this article about Regina Spektor's history and current involvement with HIAS, including her recent HIAS benefit concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Times of Israel also covered the story.
Passover traditions reflect ethnic, regional customs
Posted on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 17:42 pm
HIAS is mentioned as the organization that aided a refugee from Tashkent, Uzbekistan in this Washington Post article on Passover traditions.
The story of Titanic survivors Leah and ‘Filly’ Aks
Posted on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 18:45 pm
This Jewish Journal article describes the journey of 18-year-old Jewish immigrant Leah Aks and her 10-month-old son, Philip, who survived the Titanic and, upon their arrival in New York, were aided by HIAS. The article cites a piece written by Valery Bazarov, HIAS' Director of Family History & Location, about the family and their dramatic immigration experience.
What Two Enemies Share
Posted on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 10:52 am
The New York Times yesterday posted an op-ed by Iranian-Jewish-American author Roya Hakakian, a former client of HIAS' Vienna office, in which she reflects on the shared bonds between Israel and Iran.
HIAS Young Leader Featured on Repair the World
Posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 16:41 pm
In an interview with Repair the World, HIAS Young Leader Alexis Ortiz talks about HIAS' vital work on immigration and her personal involvement volunteering, advocating and—most recently—organizing the upcoming HIAS Regina Spektor Benefit Concert.
Panel: Refugees wrongly labeled 'terrorists'
Posted on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 15:13 pm
HIAS' Melanie Nezer was quoted in a Baptist Press article about a recent Washington panel that urged the White House to implement reforms to its "terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds" (TRIG) policies.
Coalition Requests Temporary Protected Status for Syrian Nationals
Posted on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 21:42 pm
On January 25, HIAS was part of a broad coalition of organizations that formally requested that the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security grant Temporary Protected Status to Syrian nationals presently in the United States. Learn more.
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