Topic: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society HIAS

March 20, 2013
12:28 am

Iranian Jews eligible to immigrate to the US because of the Lautenberg Amendment arrive at Los Angeles International Airport in 2009. (Courtesy of HIAS via JTA)

Lifeline for US law that aided Soviet, now Iranian Jews

Jewish groups are among those advocating a stronger status for effort to shelter persecuted religious minorities

By Ron Kampeas

January 31, 2013
4:02 am

Jewish groups welcome immigration reform proposals

Tradition ‘commands us to welcome the stranger,’ says Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism leader Barbara Weinstein

January 17, 2013
4:21 am

A volunteer teaches English on behalf of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, one of dozens of Jewish organizations that may be severely harmed if budget negotiations remain at an impasse in Congress. (Steve Latimer for HIAS via JTA)

US Jewish charities brace for congressional budget deadline

Facing severe cuts, groups urge politicians to reach a deal on government spending

By Gil Shefler

September 30, 2012
10:51 pm

Obama extends visa program for religious workers

Law is key for small Jewish communities that rely on the permits to bring in rabbis, cantors, kosher butchers and Hebrew school teachers

April 6, 2012
2:43 am

Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor has stayed closer to her Jewish roots even as she's achieved mainstream success. (Shervin Lainez/JTA)

Amid mainstream success, Regina Spektor stays true to Jewish roots

The musician recently headlined a benefit concert for the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, which settled her family in the States after emigrating from Russia

By Ben Harris