Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

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The paper discusses the goals and ideals of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) and outlines its efforts and achievements from before World War I until today. The paper outlines the many and complex services the HIAS currently offers and shows how it has continued to provide security, resources, networking and connections to Jewish and non-Jewish immigrants into the United States. The paper also devotes time to describing how the HIAS has been integral in establishing the Jewish community of New York. The paper labels the HIAS as one of the most effective and efficient relocation agencies.

From the Paper:

"The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society began when a group of Jewish immigrants founded the organization in order to offer food and shelter to those immigrants fleeing Europe. (Idealist) The founding tenet of the organization is based upon the Jewish teaching of welcome, protection, and love for the stranger. The principles of Piddyon Shevuyim (redeeming the captive), Chesed (kindness), and Hachnasat Orchim (hospitality) are also among the founding tenets of the organization. The overall purpose is to create the most compassionate and welcoming support for refugees as they integrate into their host countries. The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society maintains its presence in several oppressive countries and areas all over the world, including the Middle East, former Soviet Union, Africa, and Latin America (Wikipedia)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Aronoff, Gideon. "Statement by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)" Refugee Council USA 19 Sept. 2007. Refugee Council USA http://www.rcusa.org/index.php?page=statement-by-hebrew-immigrant-aid- society-hias
• Erdbrink, Thomas (2008-03-29). Voor 3.000 dollar weg uit Iran naar de VS:Iran houdt langzamerhand geen christenen, joden, zoroastriers of baha'i meer over (Dutch). NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
• Idealist. "Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society." Idealist 4 Apr. 2008. 18 Apr. 2008 <http://www.idealist.org/en/org/2298-17>
• HIAS Chicago. "Jewish Child and Family Services" HIAS Chicago 18 Apr. 2008.<http://www.jcfs.org/p_program.cfm?cat=cs&id=8>
• Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. "Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society History" 18. Apr 2008. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society <http://www.hias.org/who-we-are/history>

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