Tag: HIAS
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Partners with UNHCR in Advocacy for Refugees
Since 1975, HIAS has changed its policy and is directing its resources to assist refugees and immigrants of all religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and backgrounds.
Conference of Presidents Drops Civility Complaints between Longtime Members
“The enforcement process results in more communal division than unity, and significant time and resources,” said William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents, in a statement.
ZOA Calls on HIAS to End its ‘Partnership’ with Hamas-Linked Islamic Group
In 2014, Israel declared IRW to be illegal, based on its role of funneling money to Hamas, and it is banned from operating in Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip.
Questions Raised Over Anti-Israel Groups Involvement in Letter Accusing ZOA of Racism
The "student" letter attacking ZOA national president Mort Klein appears to be "astroturfing" - leftwing organizations hiding using a grassroots organization to mask their involvement and initiative.
Ilhan Omar ‘Apologizes’ to AIPAC’s Leftist Enemies for Anti-Semitic Tweet
The rabid anti-Semite apologized to Jews who agree with her on the role of AIPAC in deciding US foreign policy.
Israel Sends ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ to Pittsburgh Families After Synagogue Slaughter
The killer is allegedly an anti-Semitic white supremacist who, according to MSNBC, announced in his post on social media shortly before the mass murder, "I'm going in."
Survey Shows Large Gaps between Israel and Diaspora Global Aid and Development Organizations
In the U.S. and UK, more than 97% of the funds of organizations headquartered in those nations are raised locally, in Israel a mere 3% of the total donations came from within the country.
J Street Seeking a Seat at the Conference
There is lobbying going on both for and against including J Street in the Conference of Presidents.
US Jewish Groups Sending Aid to Syrian Refugees in Jordan
A coalition of Jewish groups coordinated by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is providing more than $100,000 in aid to Syrian refugees in...
Jewish Groups Rally for Immigrants with Sign What Would Moses Do’
Carrying signs reading “Don’t Deport My Bubbe” and “What Would Moses Do?,” Jewish demonstrators representing several organizations participated Wednesday in the Rally for Citizenship...
Harry Fischel: Orthodox Jewish Philanthropist Par Excellence (Part I)
The front-page essay "The Multimillionaire Who Remained True to Orthodoxy" (Jewish Press, April 28) dealt with the early life of Harry Fischel.