Syria and Beyond: A Jewish Response to Today’s Refugees 

There are more refugees and displaced persons in the world today than at any time since World War II. Conflict and persecution are driving millions from their homes, leaving them stateless and vulnerable. In the U.S., recent backlash is threatening America’s legacy as a country that welcomes refugees. Guided by Jewish values and history, HIAS works around the world to protect those refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious and sexual minorities. Join Mark Hetfield, HIAS President and CEO, to learn more about the current refugee crisis and to explore how Jewish text, values and history call on us to respond. 

HIAS (founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) is the oldest international migration and refugee resettlement agency in the U.S. founded to assist European Jews migrating to the U.S. Today, HIAS is a major implementing partner of the United Nations Refugee Agency and the U.S. State Department.

Free; followed by refreshments in the Sukkah. (services 7pm; talk approx 7.40pm)