News and updates about HIAS

Jewish groups to Biden gov't:

Grant protected status to Israelis in the US

HIAS and other groups ask Biden administration to extend protected status to Israelis in US.

Grant protected status to Israelis in the US

The president of the Conference of Presidents must be 100% pro-Israel

The president of the Conference of Presidents must be 100% pro-Israel

Controversy over nomination to lead Conf. of Presidents

Pro-Israel voices protest nomination of former HIAS chair Dianne Lob to lead umbrella organization of American Jewish organizations.

Controversy over nomination to lead Conf. of Presidents

US government settles lawsuit brought against refugee ban

US government reaches settlement regarding over 300 refugees affected by Trump travel ban.

US government settles lawsuit brought against refugee ban

Elizabeth Warren pledges salary to HIAS amid government shutdown

Massachusetts senator pledges her salary to the HIAS group as long as the government is shut down, following launch of presidential bid.

Elizabeth Warren pledges salary to HIAS amid government shutdown

The H.I.A.S. of old is no longer Jewish

The H.I.A.S. of old is no longer Jewish

US Jewish umbrella group supports African infiltrators

American JCPA urges Israel to allow African infiltrators to stay, claims such a move would 'ensure Israel's security.'

US Jewish umbrella group supports African infiltrators

Jewish organizations' reactions mixed on travel ban ruling

HIAS, ADL disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow parts of Trump’s travel ban to be enforced, CJV, ZOA pleased.

Jewish organizations' reactions mixed on travel ban ruling

National day of 'Jewish action' on refugees on Sunday

Jewish resettlement agency planning a national day of "Jewish action" on refugees. Taking part are non-Orthodox rabbinical associations.

National day of 'Jewish action' on refugees on Sunday

HIAS files suit against Trump refugee ban

Jewish resettlement agency files a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees.

HIAS files suit against Trump refugee ban

Jewish refugee group helps reunite Syrian family

Syrian family reunited with help from the resettlement agency HIAS.

Jewish refugee group helps reunite Syrian family

HIAS: Several Jewish families affected by entry ban

Jews from Muslim countries affected by US ban on immigration face uncertainty over their ability to emigrate.

HIAS: Several Jewish families affected by entry ban

1,500 rabbis call on Trump administration to support refugees

More than 1,500 U.S. rabbis sign a letter calling on the incoming administration to maintain the federal refugee resettlement program.

1,500 rabbis call on Trump administration to support refugees

Mormon church pledges $200,000 to HIAS to help resettle refugees

Mormon church pledges $200,000 in money and gifts to refugee support and advocacy group HIAS to help it resettle refugees in the U.S.

Mormon church pledges $200,000 to HIAS to help resettle refugees

HIAS chief blasts Trump's son for 'politicizing' refugees

Head of HIAS blasts Donald Trump Jr. for comparing Syrian refugees to the fruit-flavored candy Skittles.

HIAS chief blasts Trump's son for 'politicizing' refugees