Topic: Jewish Values and History

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Aug 1, 2025

‘How Did We Get Here?’ Reflections on Tisha B’Av

‘How Did We Get Here?’ Reflections on Tisha B’Av On Tisha B'av, we do more than just remember an event from history. We also must acknowledge our present-day challenges.

‘How Did We Get Here?’ Reflections on Tisha B’Av

Jul 31, 2025

Saving Lives in Gaza: The Jewish and Humanitarian Imperative

A little boy runs with an empty pail in search of food beside a column of other empty pails. HIAS' identity as both a Jewish and a humanitarian organization compels us to call for a massive and unobstructed aid effort to save lives in Gaza.

A little boy runs with an empty pail in search of food beside a column of other empty pails.

Jun 6, 2025

The Shameful Lesson of the ‘St. Louis’ is as Relevant as Ever

Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis crowd along the ship’s railing, some waving and smiling, as the ship departs Hamburg in 1939 in a failed attempt to find refuge from Nazi persecution. Eighty-six years after the U.S. refused the ship's entry, our country is again embracing xenophobic policies.

Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis crowd along the ship’s railing, some waving and smiling, as the ship departs Hamburg in 1939 in a failed attempt to find refuge from Nazi persecution.

Jun 4, 2025

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity 

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity  We are shocked by the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado on members of the Jewish community. Our hearts are with the victims of the attack as they recover in body and spirit. 

In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity 

May 30, 2025

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration A text study considers the story of Ruth in a modern context.

Shavuot Through the Lens of Modern Migration

Apr 22, 2025

Jewish Clergy Speak Out on the Immoral Use of the Law

Jewish Clergy Speak Out on the Immoral Use of the Law A letter from Jewish clergy challenges what it calls the Trump administration's immoral use of the law in its immigration policy.

Jewish Clergy Speak Out on the Immoral Use of the Law

Apr 16, 2025

HIAS Joins Jewish Organizations in Statement on the Misuse of Accusations of Antisemitism 

HIAS Joins Jewish Organizations in Statement on the Misuse of Accusations of Antisemitism 

HIAS Joins Jewish Organizations in Statement on the Misuse of Accusations of Antisemitism 

Mar 18, 2025

Standing for Refugees: Today and Always

Standing for Refugees: Today and Always HIAS is facing extraordinary challenges. But we are rising to the occasion.

Standing for Refugees: Today and Always

Feb 4, 2025

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants More than 600 Jewish clergy across the United States have come together to condemn policies passed by the Trump administration that target migrants.

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants

Jan 25, 2025

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies 

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies  HIAS joins our partners in the humanitarian and development community in our outrage and devastation at the U.S. government’s decision to abruptly suspend life-saving assistance to vulnerable people around the world.  

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies 

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