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Refugee Shabbat 2024

Refugee Shabbat 2024

Refugee Shabbat, a project of HIAS will take place on February 2-3, 2024. Refugee Shabbat is an invitation for congregations, organizations, and individuals to express their solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome. People...

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JFS Receives $450,000 Citizenship Grant

JFS Receives $450,000 Citizenship Grant

JFS has been awarded a competitive two-year $450,000 Citizenship and Integration Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This grant enables us to both continue and to expand our work helping legal...

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JFS Sends Staff Soccer Team to Boston!

JFS Sends Staff Soccer Team to Boston!

On Saturday, Oct. 14th, JFS staff participated in Soccer Without Borders‘ (SWB) Small Goals Big Change fundraising soccer tournament in Boston. The theme of the tournament was welcoming the Afghan Women’s National Team in Boston. The Afghan Women’s...

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