Topic: Community Engagement

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Sep 8, 2026

Community Sponsorship: How Volunteers Power Refugee Resettlement Across the U.S.

Alaa, a Syrian refugee supported by community sponsorship, shows drawings by her daughter in their Chicago home in 2025. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS) HIAS and our partners have been at the forefront of exploring community sponsorship as a model of refugee resettlement in the U.S.

Alaa, a Syrian refugee supported by community sponsorship, shows drawings by her daughter in their Chicago home in 2025. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS)

Sep 3, 2026

Neighbors II Brings Communities Together to Stand Against Antisemitism and Xenophobia

Neighbors II Brings Communities Together to Stand Against Antisemitism and Xenophobia HIAS Europe and our partners across Europe bring together Jewish, migrant, and other local communities together to counter antisemitism and xenophobia.

Neighbors II Brings Communities Together to Stand Against Antisemitism and Xenophobia

Sep 2, 2026

Uncovering Why Rosh Hashanah Gave Us Tikkun Olam

HIAS' Rabbi-in-Residence Sarah Bassin speaks at Temple Israel of Hollywood for HIAS' eighth annual Refugee Shabbat on March 13, 2026 (Andy Romanoff for Temple Israel). During these high holidays, we must look back and mine our tradition for every ounce of spiritual chutzpah we can find. We need it to move forward.

HIAS' Rabbi-in-Residence Sarah Bassin speaks at Temple Israel of Hollywood for HIAS' eighth annual Refugee Shabbat on March 13, 2026 (Andy Romanoff for Temple Israel).

Jul 23, 2026

How HIAS Is Helping People in Need in Venezuela

Residents sit amid the rubble of a residential building that collapsed following the two powerful earthquakes in June, in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 20, 2026. (Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images) After two earthquakes struck Venezuela, HIAS is providing emergency aid to people in need, building on our work there for the last 18 years.

Residents sit amid the rubble of a residential building that collapsed following the two powerful earthquakes in June, in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 20, 2026. (Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 17, 2026

U.K. Synagogue Goes the Extra Mile to Welcome Refugees

HIAS+JCORE awards Finchley Progressive Synagogue as the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary on June 16, 2026 in London, featuring HIAS+JCORE's Rabbi David Mason, former Syrian refugee and community leader Alaa, and FPS' Tamara Joseph. (David Lewis). HIAS+JCORE partner Finchley Progressive Synagogue becomes the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary for its work welcoming refugees.

HIAS+JCORE awards Finchley Progressive Synagogue as the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary on June 16, 2026 in London, featuring HIAS+JCORE's Rabbi David Mason, former Syrian refugee and community leader Alaa, and FPS' Tamara Joseph. (David Lewis).

May 21, 2026

As Xenophobia Rises, U.K. Jewish Students Stand with Refugees

Sam (center) and Phoebe (right) are a part of HIAS+JCORE's Student Refugee Ambassador Program (SRAP). They joined refugee supporters at an event to launch Refugee Shabbat in London on March 12, 2026 (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS). Through an initiative led by HIAS+JCORE and UJS, Jewish university students across the U.K. are advocating for refugees.

Sam (center) and Phoebe (right) are a part of HIAS+JCORE's Student Refugee Ambassador Program (SRAP). They joined refugee supporters at an event to launch Refugee Shabbat in London on March 12, 2026 (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS).

Mar 31, 2026

Why is this Night Different? Fighting for Refugees this Passover

HIAS and refugee and immigrant supporters protest outside an ICE building in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. (Amelia von Wolffersdorff/HIAS) At every seder, we ask: Why is this night different from all other nights? This Passover, it's because we are fighting for refugees.

HIAS and refugee and immigrant supporters protest outside an ICE building in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. (Amelia von Wolffersdorff/HIAS)

Mar 19, 2026

From London to Los Angeles, Refugee Shabbat Inspires Hope and Action

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS) Jews from around the world joined HIAS for our eighth annual Refugee Shabbat, demonstrating their support and solidarity with refugees.

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS)

Mar 11, 2026

U.S. Jewish Clergy Join Together to Welcome the Stranger

More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

Feb 11, 2026

Seven Ways You Can Take Action for Immigrants

HIAS supporters gather outside a courthouse in Seattle to celebrate the court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). In a moment when immigrant communities are under attack, fighting back takes us all. Here are seven ways you can take action for immigrants.

HIAS supporters gather outside a courthouse in Seattle to celebrate the court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).