Join the Social Action/Justice Committee on Saturday, March 14, 10 am as they present: HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) Shabbat, with guest speaker. 

HIAS is the world's oldest refugee agency.  Established in 1902 as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the organization was a continuum of earlier groups assisting Jews fleeing pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe.  Originally set up by Jews to help other Jews, today HIAS is a multi-continent organization and advocacy group helping displaced persons around the world. What work does HIAS do?

* Resettle refugees * End gender based violence * Provide legal support
* Promote Economic Inclusion * Advocate for refugee rights *Respond to emergencies