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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood appealed the original tribunal ruling, but the Upper Tribunal upheld the decision allowing the Gazan family to come to the UK
July 17, 2026, 4:16 pm
Gaza family of 18 wins legal fight to join refugee relative in UK despite Home Office refusal
Judges ruled blocking the family’s entry would breach their right to family life, reigniting debate over UK refugee reunion rules
By Annabel Sinclair
Lord Dubs with campaigners for refugees in January, including Edie Friedman of JCORE
June 17, 2026, 11:22 am
Fifty years on, JCORE’s mission has never been more urgent
Its leaders warn that rising division and hostility make refugee support and anti-racism work essential
By Rabbi David Mason and Dr Edie Friedman
Rabbi Rebecca Birk, Mayor Zahra Beg (Mayor of Barnet), and Rabbi David Mason (Executive Director, HIAS+JCORE). Photo credit: FPS
June 17, 2026, 11:11 am
First UK Synagogue of Sanctuary status awarded to Finchley Progressive Synagogue
Refugee support projects recognised as new national programme launches to celebrate Jewish communities welcoming asylum seekers
By Annabel Sinclair
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
May 28, 2026, 5:44 pm
Fourth cohort of Sacks scholars announced
Rabbi David Mason of HIAS+JCORE and Dr Lindsay Simmonds of the London School of Jewish Studies are among those joining the prestigious global group of academics
By Michelle Rosenberg
UJS student refugee ambassador programme cohort.
April 10, 2026, 5:24 pm
Avadim Hayinu: Why Jewish values demand we stand with refugees
This article is the first in a series for UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer campaign. This weeks’ value is Chesed - loving-kindness
By Ruben Persey and Samantha Lewkowicz
Rabbi David Mason at the Refugee Shabbat launch. Photo Credit: Jennie van den Boogaard for HIAS.
March 17, 2026, 11:03 am
Jewish leaders and MPs unite to launch record UK Refugee Shabbat
More than 50 MPs, rabbis and community leaders gather as 66 organisations join the UK’s largest Refugee Shabbat
By Annabel Sinclair
Shabbat candles
March 13, 2026, 1:08 pm
Refugee Shabbat in a hardening Britain
As rhetoric on refugees grows harsher, Refugee Shabbat urges Britain to remember the Jewish duty to welcome the stranger
By Judith Flacks-Leigh
Kindertransport February 1939
November 25, 2025, 3:22 pm
Would Britain have accepted Jewish refugees under today’s rules?
New government proposals risk stripping safety, stability and dignity from refugees today
By Rabbi David Mason and Mia Hasenson-Gross
SRAP Launch
November 19, 2025, 7:29 pm
New student ambassador scheme aims to train UK Jewish activists on refugee rights
Nearly 40 students join HIAS+JCORE and UJS programme fostering Jewish-led advocacy on UK refugee issues
By Annabel Sinclair
A succah
October 14, 2025, 10:37 am
OPINION: Sukkot reminds us not to close the door on refugees
As the festival ends, Jewish groups urge peers to back an amendment limiting the Government’s refugee citizenship ban
By HIAS+JCORE and René Cassin
Shofar on top of a prayer book
September 30, 2025, 3:41 pm
OPINION: Yom Kippur is no time to let the far right hijack Jewish fears
Rabbi David Mason of HIAS+JCORE urges Jews to resist far-right attempts to exploit rising antisemitism for political gain
By Rabbi David Mason
The unveiling of the Board's first Jewish heritage scheme plaque
September 5, 2025, 12:31 pm
Board launches heritage plaque scheme with unveiling of Jew’s Shelter tribute
The Board is calling for further nominations for the scheme, which is due to be rolled out fully next year during Jewish Culture Month in Sivan (May-June)
By Jewish News Reporter
Anti-Refugee Protest in the UK
August 27, 2025, 3:45 pm
OPINION: Enough is enough – Jews must confront Britain’s anti-refugee hate
As the far right targets asylum seekers, our community must speak out – our history demands nothing less
By Rabbi David Mason
Rabbi David Mason, Director of HIAS+JCORE
August 13, 2025, 12:36 pm
Jewish refugee group joins 200 organisations in call to end anti-refugee hostility
HIAS+JCORE warns “politicians must step up” after weekend protests outside asylum seeker accommodation
By Annabel Sinclair
Protesters in support refugees in Westminster
August 6, 2025, 10:27 am
OPINION: Our Jewish duty to welcome the stranger has never become more urgent
As HIAS+JCORE's new community engagement manager, Yael Peleg calls for a bold Jewish movement for refugees
By Yael Peleg
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