Resources
Below you will find a variety of resources created by HIAS to help you learn about the global refugee crisis. Whether through Jewish sources, grassroots advocacy, holiday celebrations, or generally building your understanding of refugee issues through fact sheets and FAQs, we hope you find these resources meaningful and useful.
Fact Sheets and FAQs
Myths and Facts about Syrian Refugee Resettlement
General Resources for Taking Action
Vote for Welcome Midterm Election Guide 2018 (Abridged)
Vote for Welcome Midterm Election Guide 2018 (Full)
How Congregations and Communities Can Respond to the Refugee Crisis
Talking Points for Contacting Your Congressional Representative
Conversational Guide to How to Talk about Refugees with Family and Friends
Resources for Rallies and Actions for Refugees
Programming Content Resource for National Refugee Shabbat
Content Resource for Local Vigils Commemorating the S.S. St. Louis
Download Rally Signs and Banner Information Here
Jewish Chants in Support of Refugees
General Educational Resources
HIAS Do-It-Yourself Educational Program
HIAS Children's Book ("Rosie and Warda and the Big Tent")
Peoplehood Papers 19: Our Responsibility to Refugees in the 21st Century
Holiday Resources
Shavuot Study Session - Source Sheet
Recordings of Past HIAS Briefing Calls
Reflecting on 2017, Rallying for 2018 (Jan 25, 2018)
How Many Refugees Will Find Safety in the United States This Year? (Sep 7, 2017)
The Refugee Ban and the Supreme Court (June 30, 2017)
HIAS Litigation Update (March 31, 2017)
Emergency Briefing Call on Refugee Ban (Feb 2, 2017)
Moving Forward for Refugees After the Election (Dec 6, 2016)
The Results of the Refugee Summits (Oct 20, 2016)
How U.S. Refugee Resettlement Works (July 27, 2016)
The Global Refugee Crisis and How You Can Help (Apr 12, 2016)
