The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) was named by the suspect in Pittsburgh who opened fire at a synagogue, apparently stoking his rage. HIAS is one of the oldest refugee assistance groups in the US. Host Marco Werman speaks with Melanie Nezer about the group’s reaction to the killings in Pittsburgh and the history of HIAS’s work.
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