Volunteers

SLIDESHOW: HIAS Volunteer Appreciation Events

May 03, 2018

In April, HIAS celebrated the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network at in-person appreciation events in Silver Spring, Maryland and New York City.

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part Four

Apr 20, 2018

In honor of National Volunteer Week, HIAS is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network.

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part Three

Apr 19, 2018

In honor of National Volunteer Week, HIAS is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network.

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part Two

Apr 18, 2018

In honor of National Volunteer Week, HIAS is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network.

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part One

Apr 17, 2018

In honor of National Volunteer Week, HIAS is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network.

Interfaith Volunteers Find Common Ground with Refugees in Westchester

Apr 09, 2018

“This is the same story of my grandparents more than a hundred years ago. People came from somewhere, they had guts and grit, and some help, and a hundred years later here we are.”

Ahead of Passover, Jews Rally for African Asylum Seekers

Mar 28, 2018

On the evening of Tuesday, March 27, dozens of American Jews gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. to show solidarity with African asylum seekers in Israel facing deportation.
29 Apr

Washington, DC

Good Deeds Day 2018

Join DC Minyan and the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington at this family-friendly program. We'll learn about ways to help asylum seekers currently receiving support from HIAS and pack baby kits for these families in the Washington area. We'll also discuss the D.C. Jewish community's tradition of social advocacy and assistance.

23 May

New York, NY

HIAS/Freedom for Immigrants Letter Writing Program
Join HIAS for a monthly program offering compassion and solidarity to asylum seekers in detention by writing letters to individuals who have requested correspondence, helping them access hope and connection.

Los Angeles Jewish Community Unites in Support of Refugees

Mar 23, 2018

As the Trump Administration welcomes an historically low number of refugees into the United States, a coalition of over 30 Jewish congregations and organizations gathered on Thursday, March 22 for a community-wide show of support for refugees.

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