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| − | {{toplink|url=http://hiaspa.org/|name=hiaspa.org}}<blockquote>''Resettling Refugees, Representing Immigrants, and Reuniting Families since 1882 ''</blockquote> | + | {{toplink|url=http://hiaspa.org/|name=hiaspa.org}}<blockquote>''Resettling Refugees, Representing Immigrants, and Reuniting Families since 1882 ''</blockquote>DONATE |
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| + | “When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt…” Leviticus 19:33–34 | ||
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| + | From the pogroms of Eastern Europe and the unspeakable events of the Holocaust to the collapse of the Iron Curtain, HIAS Pennsylvania (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) was there to help resettle and integrate Jews into the United States. | ||
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| + | Our Mission | ||
| + | HIAS Pennsylvania provides legal, resettlement, citizenship, and supportive services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from all backgrounds in order to ensure their fair treatment and full integration into American society. HIAS Pennsylvania advocates for just and inclusive practices. | ||
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| + | Our Values | ||
| + | Our values are based on the core Jewish beliefs of “welcoming the stranger” and tzedakah (generosity, charity and fairness). HIAS Pennsylvania views newcomers as valuable resources, not burdens to the community. We believe in the dignity of the individual. We believe in compassion, empathy, tolerance, and respect. All of this is embodied in our commitment to a multicultural society. | ||
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| + | Our Programs | ||
| + | From their first steps on American soil to the oath of citizenship, HIAS Pennsylvania helps immigrants navigate the complexities of American society and its legal system. Our work across spans legal, social support, and citizenship services. We also advocate for immigrant issues and rights and educate the community about immigration. | ||
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| + | ''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://hiaspa.org/about-us/mission/ About Us] page. | ||
==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
Revision as of 18:43, 18 February 2020
Resettling Refugees, Representing Immigrants, and Reuniting Families since 1882
DONATE
Powered by HIAS Pennsylvania Mission Mission “When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt…” Leviticus 19:33–34
From the pogroms of Eastern Europe and the unspeakable events of the Holocaust to the collapse of the Iron Curtain, HIAS Pennsylvania (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) was there to help resettle and integrate Jews into the United States.
Our Mission
HIAS Pennsylvania provides legal, resettlement, citizenship, and supportive services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from all backgrounds in order to ensure their fair treatment and full integration into American society. HIAS Pennsylvania advocates for just and inclusive practices.
Our Values Our values are based on the core Jewish beliefs of “welcoming the stranger” and tzedakah (generosity, charity and fairness). HIAS Pennsylvania views newcomers as valuable resources, not burdens to the community. We believe in the dignity of the individual. We believe in compassion, empathy, tolerance, and respect. All of this is embodied in our commitment to a multicultural society.
Our Programs From their first steps on American soil to the oath of citizenship, HIAS Pennsylvania helps immigrants navigate the complexities of American society and its legal system. Our work across spans legal, social support, and citizenship services. We also advocate for immigrant issues and rights and educate the community about immigration.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About Us page.
In The News
- Local Man Delivers Gifts to Refugees Every Week, Jewish Exponent, December 26, 2019.
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