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How Hanukkah Happened for HIAS (in D.C.)
Dec 10, 2018

Last week the HIAS D.C.-based Community Engagement team participated in a number of events celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah.
On Wednesday, December 5, HIAS joined EntryPointDC and other community partners for a 20s and 30s Hanukkah Happy Hour to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah.
Seeing Firsthand the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Dec 03, 2018

My first visit to Bangladesh to learn firsthand about the Rohingya refugee crisis – and I wasn't sure what to expect.
WATCH: Speaking to the Kindertransport Association
Dec 02, 2018

HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield addressed the Kindertransport Association and discussed the importance of remembering history and reminding the United States of its responsibility.
HIAS Border Fellow Helping Right Where the Need is Great
Nov 30, 2018

Luis Gonzalez is the new HIAS Border Fellow at Jewish Family Service in San Diego.
Dispatch from Colombia: One Million Venezuelans Need Help
Nov 29, 2018

Last month HIAS went on a fact-finding mission to assess the needs of Venezuelans in Colombia.
LISTEN: Resiliency in Action, Moving Forward for Refugees
Nov 28, 2018

Listen to an overview of what HIAS does and how we assist refugees in the U.S. and globally as well as an update on policies affecting refugees and asylum seekers, and how you can get involved.
HIAS Signs On to Anti-Semitism Letter to Congress
Nov 28, 2018

HIAS joined more than 70 organizations in calling upon Congress to combat global anti-Semitism.
Celebrating a Refugee Thanksgiving
Nov 21, 2018

It’s pretty easy to come up with things about Thanksgiving: family, food, turkey, etc. But what if it’s your first Thanksgiving? What do you do?
WATCH: Mark Hetfield Moderates Refugee Panel at Halifax Forum
Nov 20, 2018

HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield moderated a discussion at the Halifax International Security Forum on global migration and the refugee crisis.
Blankets, Baked Goods, and Bands: Helping HIAS Takes Many Forms
Nov 19, 2018

The varied kinds of support that HIAS has received show the best in human nature.

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