Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with past refusals of Jewish refugees.

HIAS, a Jewish organization originally founded to assist Jewish refugees but now a broad humanitarian aid group, faced internal divisions over providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Jewish refugee advocacy group HIAS laid off 12% of its US staff due to financial mismanagement resulting in unsustainable spending.

The article discusses the importance of Refugee Shabbat, an event organized by HIAS, which aims to advocate for compassionate refugee policies.

Manny Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on his experiences and the importance of making a positive impact on others.

The President and CEO of HIAS, Mark Hetfield, calls on Jews worldwide to help the displaced Ukrainians who are fleeing their cities due to the ongoing war.

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, there are several organizations providing aid and support to the Jewish community there.

The author discusses the issue of synagogue security and its potential impact on vulnerable populations.

In episode 157 of Unorthodox, the hosts visit Cleveland and speak with Jewish author Gary Shteyngart about his new novel "Lake Success" and his connection to Squirrel Hill after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.