September 21, 2016
11:39 am

Manfred Lindenbaum, a kindertransport survivor speaks out in support of refugees. (Gili Getz/HIAS)

Kindertransport survivor fights at UN to bring Syrian refugees to the US

During this week’s UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants, HIAS pushes for stronger US leadership so more Jewish communities may welcome refugees with open arms

By Cathryn J. Prince

July 8, 2016
1:28 am

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves to supporters as he arrives to speak at a rally Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jewish groups slam ‘xenophobia’ in US election

Without mentioning Trump, open letter signed by 28 groups blasts anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic rhetoric

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

February 7, 2016
4:40 pm

Rabbi Jennie Rosen, Vice President for Community Engagement at HIAS (courtesy)

The rabbi who rallies American Jews for the global refugee cause

HIAS vice president Jennie Rosenn touts grassroots advocacy for expanded refugee resettlement as best way for Jews to address crisis

By Renee Ghert-Zand

November 25, 2015
3:26 pm

Migrants waiting to be processed at the increasingly overwhelmed Moria camp on the island of Lesbos in Greece, October 21, 2015. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/via JTA)

In fight for Syrian refugees, US groups recall Jews’ flight from Europe

In rare unanimity, a cross-section of the Jewish community defends the Obama administration’s refugee policy

By Ron Kampeas

November 18, 2015
11:13 pm

Refugees aboard a dingy set out from the Turkish coast heading for the Greek island of Chios, October 31, 2015. (AP/Emre Tazegul)

Jewish groups join call to accept Syrian refugees into US

Organizations sign letter to Congress supporting Obama’s plan to allow in thousands of asylum seekers

By JTA

November 18, 2015
3:58 am

A police officer patrolling the Times Square subway stop in New York City the day after a series of terrorist attacks in Paris, Nov. 14, 2015. (Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images via JTA)

Intel changes, public awareness needed to prevent Paris-like attack in US

American Jewish groups call for greater focus on security, but urge US leaders not to turn their backs on Middle East refugees

By Ron Kampeas

September 11, 2015
9:55 pm

Syrian refugees gather at Independence Square, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Arab Americans look to Jews for help on Syrian refugees

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society launches drive to let in 100,000 Syrians, while Reform leader writes to Obama

By Jacob Wirtschafter and Ron Kampeas

August 15, 2015
3:08 am

African migrants protest outside the Holot detention center in the Negev Desert in southern Israel, February 17, 2014. (Flash90)

Reform movement urges Israel to re-examine African asylum policy

After High Court ruling, Jewish refugee agency calls on government to treat migrants ‘with dignity and respect’

By JTA

June 9, 2015
11:51 pm

Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, listens to a question while speaking in Garwood, New Jersey, March 23, 2015. (AP/Mel Evans, File)

Senate passes resolution condemning European anti-Semitism

Motion calls on the secretary of state, attorney general to work with EU governments in addressing uptick in hate crimes

By JTA

February 26, 2015
2:54 am

Illustrative photo of anti-Semitic graffiti in Europe (CC BY-SA Beny Shlevich/Flickr)

US Senate resolution to condemn European anti-Semitism

Bipartisan initiative calls on EU governments to appoint special envoys to address growing phenomenon in wake of series of attacks

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

October 10, 2014
2:24 pm

African migrants protesting outside the Holot detention facility in February 2014. (photo credit: Flash90)

HIAS pans Netanyahu for seeking refugees’ detention

Jewish organization’s criticism comes after PM urges ministers to draft new legislation on African migrants

By JTA

July 26, 2014
3:21 am

European anti-Semitism is focus as Jewish groups, senators meet

24 Democratic lawmakers and communal leaders voice anxiety over reports of attacks on Jews

By Ron Kampeas

July 22, 2013
6:00 am

A young girl in Ecuador holding hands with representatives of HIAS, right, and the refugee agency of the United Nations. (photo credit: Courtesy HIAS/JTA)

HIAS focusing on non-Jews: What would Emma Lazarus say?

Young, Jewish, and feeling ‘myopic’ with Jewish communal work? HIAS’s quest for relevance — and volunteers — has it reaching out to global tired and poor

By Ron Kampeas

May 8, 2013
12:15 am

Tzila Levy, left, and Adi Lavy, married on New York City's Williamsburg Bridge, seen in the background, Oct. 27, 2012. (photo credit: Courtesy Immigration Equality/JTA)

Israeli couple is face of gay family reunification efforts

The US government has yet to acknowledge same-sex marriage, leaving Adi Lavy and Tzila Levy in immigration purgatory. The ticket out for them and 36,000 other binational LGBT couples? The Leahy bill

By Ron Kampeas

April 12, 2013
3:25 pm

Obama names Eric Schwartz to religious freedom body

Topic: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society HIAS

Kindertransport survivor fights at UN to bring Syrian refugees to the US

During this week’s UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants, HIAS pushes for stronger US leadership so more Jewish communities may welcome refugees with open arms

Jewish groups slam ‘xenophobia’ in US election

Without mentioning Trump, open letter signed by 28 groups blasts anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic rhetoric

The rabbi who rallies American Jews for the global refugee cause

HIAS vice president Jennie Rosenn touts grassroots advocacy for expanded refugee resettlement as best way for Jews to address crisis

In fight for Syrian refugees, US groups recall Jews’ flight from Europe

In rare unanimity, a cross-section of the Jewish community defends the Obama administration’s refugee policy

Jewish groups join call to accept Syrian refugees into US

Organizations sign letter to Congress supporting Obama’s plan to allow in thousands of asylum seekers

Intel changes, public awareness needed to prevent Paris-like attack in US

American Jewish groups call for greater focus on security, but urge US leaders not to turn their backs on Middle East refugees

Arab Americans look to Jews for help on Syrian refugees

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society launches drive to let in 100,000 Syrians, while Reform leader writes to Obama

Reform movement urges Israel to re-examine African asylum policy

After High Court ruling, Jewish refugee agency calls on government to treat migrants ‘with dignity and respect’

Senate passes resolution condemning European anti-Semitism

Motion calls on the secretary of state, attorney general to work with EU governments in addressing uptick in hate crimes

US Senate resolution to condemn European anti-Semitism

Bipartisan initiative calls on EU governments to appoint special envoys to address growing phenomenon in wake of series of attacks

HIAS pans Netanyahu for seeking refugees’ detention

Jewish organization’s criticism comes after PM urges ministers to draft new legislation on African migrants

European anti-Semitism is focus as Jewish groups, senators meet

24 Democratic lawmakers and communal leaders voice anxiety over reports of attacks on Jews

HIAS focusing on non-Jews: What would Emma Lazarus say?

Young, Jewish, and feeling ‘myopic’ with Jewish communal work? HIAS’s quest for relevance — and volunteers — has it reaching out to global tired and poor

Israeli couple is face of gay family reunification efforts

The US government has yet to acknowledge same-sex marriage, leaving Adi Lavy and Tzila Levy in immigration purgatory. The ticket out for them and 36,000 other binational LGBT couples? The Leahy bill

Obama names Eric Schwartz to religious freedom body

Members of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom are appointed by both houses of Congress and the president

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