BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HIAS Pennsylvania - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hiaspa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HIAS Pennsylvania REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T183000 DTSTAMP:20250806T131437Z CREATED:20250711T140556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T131437Z UID:15311-1757611800-1757615400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: September 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, September 11th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-september-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20250903T195727Z CREATED:20250827T132038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195727Z UID:15367-1757530800-1757534400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Under Threat DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n New immigration policies have created urgent challenges for immigrants. This includes changes to the citizenship process. \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reviving neighborhood investigations of citizenship applicants\, which may include interviews with neighbors\, employers\, coworkers\, and others. This practice has not been done since 1991. USCIS has also changed the “good moral character” standard\, which previously disqualified individuals who had committed serious crimes from becoming citizens. Now\, an applicant must prove that they have had a positive influence in their community to meet this standard. Additionally\, the current administration continues to pursue efforts to end birthright citizenship\, despite the initial executive order being blocked by federal courts\, and has started a denaturalization campaign. \nThese are a few of the changes that will be addressed during HIAS Pennsylvania’s virtual program\, The State of Immigration in America: Citizenship Under Threat. This program will be held on Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM EDT on Zoom. HIAS PA’s Citizenship and Family Unification Program Manager\, Lori Alexander\, MSW\, and Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, Esq.\, will discuss these policies and ways that community members can help local immigrants. \nThe State of Immigration in America is a series of programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs address the current challenges that immigrants are facing and what you can do to help your immigrant neighbors. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/citizenship-under-threat/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000 DTSTAMP:20250711T140700Z CREATED:20250617T140802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T140700Z UID:15241-1754415000-1754418600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: August 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, August 5th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-august-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20250721T203048Z CREATED:20250718T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T203048Z UID:15334-1753902000-1753905600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Asylum in Crisis DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Since Inauguration Day\, the right to claim asylum in the United States has been under attack by the current administration. The federal government has increased the arrest and detention of asylum applicants\, including those here in Pennsylvania. Procedures allowing rapid deportation without judicial review have been expanded. \nThese are just a few of the changes that HIAS Pennsylvania’s Asylum & Removal Defense Program Manager\, Christopher Setz-Kelly\, Esq.\, and Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, will discuss during HIAS Pennsylvania’s virtual program\, The State of Immigration in America: Asylum in Crisis. This program will be held via Zoom on Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nThe State of Immigration in America is a series of monthly programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs address the current challenges that immigrants are facing and what you can do to help your immigrant neighbors. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/the-local-impact-of-new-asylum-orders/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T183000 DTSTAMP:20250507T151305Z CREATED:20250507T151305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T151305Z UID:15177-1752168600-1752172200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: July 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, July 10th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-july-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20250603T171059Z CREATED:20250603T171059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T171059Z UID:15215-1750597200-1750608000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:World Refugee Day at Love Park DESCRIPTION:Join HIAS PA for an afternoon in Love Park to honor World Refugee Day! \n\nCelebrate World Refugee Day with inspiring live performances by talented immigrant artists\, powerful speakers\, a diverse selection of international cuisines\, and an immersive storytelling exhibit. Enjoy interactive activities for the whole family and learn how to take action to support refugees. \nEvent information is available in the following languages: \n\nSpanish Flyer\nFrench Flyer\nArabic Flyer\nDari Flyer\nPashto Flyer\nRussian Flyer\nUkrainian Flyer\nSwahili Flyer URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/world-refugee-day-at-love-park/ LOCATION:JFK Plaza (Love Park)\, Arch St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WRD-2025-Updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000 DTSTAMP:20250404T133123Z CREATED:20250404T133123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T133123Z UID:15126-1749576600-1749580200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, June 10th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-june-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T200000 DTSTAMP:20250718T154030Z CREATED:20250319T190022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T154030Z UID:15073-1746558000-1746561600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:How Anti-Immigrant Policies Hurt Children DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n The new administration’s hostile immigration policies have affected immigrants of all ages. These changes have a particular impact on immigrant youth. \nIn undocumented and mixed-status families\, children are experiencing high anxiety and stress\, wondering if their parents will be detained or deported. In some instances\, immigrant youth have been detained and deported. Additionally\, no new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications are being accepted\, there is a backlog of green card applications for children who have experienced abuse and neglect\, and Office of Refugee Resettlement funding cuts have left unaccompanied children to navigate the complex immigration system without a lawyer. \nSome families are no longer sending their children to school because of the fear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will show up. Stricter immigration enforcement policies have put added pressure on teachers and school staff\, who must now learn how to navigate new and sometimes unclear guidelines on how to handle immigration-related concerns and ICE visits at school. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 6th\, at 7:00 PM on Zoom\, for an important update about these issues. Stephanie Lubert\, Esquire Program Manager of HIAS PA’s Immigrant Youth Advocacy Program\, will talk about the impact of new immigration policies on immigrant children and what you can do to support immigrant families in your community. \nThis update is part of a series of monthly programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs will address the current challenges that immigrants are facing due to ongoing policy changes and what you can do to help. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/how-anti-immigrant-policies-hurt-children-impact-schools/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T170041Z CREATED:20250307T170041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T170041Z UID:15036-1746552600-1746556200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, May 6th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-may-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T190000 DTSTAMP:20250402T153723Z CREATED:20250401T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153723Z UID:15115-1744480800-1744484400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Haitian Creole) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Haitian Creole on Saturday\, April 12th\, at 6:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: Konnen Dwa Ou \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support\n\nFor more Know Your Rights resources\, click here. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-haitian-creole/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20250319T190231Z CREATED:20250319T184932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T190231Z UID:15070-1744311600-1744315200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:ICE Raids: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n You probably have heard about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raiding workplaces and homes in our community. ICE officers are expected to meet new arrest quotas\, sensitive location protections have been eliminated\, and ICE has expanded operations targeting businesses suspected of employing immigrants without work authorization. \nJoin us on Thursday\, April 10th at 7:00 PM on Zoom\, for an important update about these raids. Our Director of Legal Services\, Philippe Weisz\, will discuss how ICE raids are affecting immigrants in our community\, and what you can do to support your immigrant neighbors. \nThis update is part of a series of monthly programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs will address the current challenges that immigrants are facing due to ongoing policy changes and what you can do to help. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/ice-raids-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T153108Z CREATED:20250401T204121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153108Z UID:15116-1744286400-1744290000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Portuguese) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Portuguese on Thursday\, April 10th\, at 12:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: Conheça seus Direitos \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support\n\nFor more Know Your Rights resources\, click here. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-portuguese/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T152932Z CREATED:20250326T140710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152932Z UID:15083-1743768000-1743771600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (French) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in French on Friday\, April 4th\, at 12:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: Connaissez vos Droits \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n  \n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support\n\nFor more Know Your Rights resources\, click here. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-french/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T171656Z CREATED:20250307T171656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T171656Z UID:15037-1743701400-1743705000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: April 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, April 3rd\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-april-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T152832Z CREATED:20250326T140354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152832Z UID:15081-1743681600-1743685200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Chinese) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Chinese on Thursday\, April 3rd\, at 12:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: 了解你的权利  \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n  \n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support\n\nFor more Know Your Rights resources\, click here. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-chinese/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000 DTSTAMP:20250402T152800Z CREATED:20250326T135926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152800Z UID:15080-1743616800-1743620400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Ukrainian) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Ukrainian on Wednesday\, April 2nd\, at 6:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: Знай свої права (українською мовою)  \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n  \n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support\n\nFor more Know Your Rights resources\, click here. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-ukrainian/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000 DTSTAMP:20250326T144150Z CREATED:20250326T135557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T144150Z UID:15079-1743530400-1743534000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Spanish) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Spanish on Tuesday\, April 1st\, at 6:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: Conozca sus Derechos \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n  \n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-spanish/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000 DTSTAMP:20250305T211155Z CREATED:20250305T210315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211155Z UID:15031-1741806000-1741809600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Anti-Immigrant Orders: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Since the new administration took office in January\, immigrants have faced an onslaught of harmful executive orders. New threats are emerging almost daily. \nHIAS Pennsylvania’s Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, will provide a detailed update on these executive orders and what they mean for immigrants. \nJoin us on Zoom this Wednesday\, March 12th\, at 7:00 PM for a discussion about what these changes mean for immigrants\, how the recent orders have impacted HIAS PA’s work\, and what you can do to support your immigrant neighbors during this troubling time. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/HIASPAZoomDiscussion \nIn our 143-year history\, we have weathered world wars and terrible periods of xenophobia. This event will be the first in a series of talks with members of HIAS PA’s staff about the effects of these anti-immigrant policies and how we continue to fulfill our mission of defending the rights of immigrants. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/anti-immigrant-orders-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20250305T170914Z CREATED:20250217T203939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T170914Z UID:14985-1741633200-1741636800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:The Truth About Immigration: A Conversation with Zeke Hernandez DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this event\nAmerica is a nation of immigrants – still? \nStrong opinions are held on both sides – whether immigrants help or hurt the economy\, and what\, if any\, impact immigrants have on crime and national security. But what are the facts? \nJoin us for a discussion with Wharton Professor Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez to learn The Truth About Immigration\, a conversation based on his recent book of the same name. Using decades of research and examples\, Professor Hernandez will slay every myth about immigration and explain how we all suffer when immigrants are turned away. \nThe program will be held at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on Monday\, March 10th\, at 7:00 PM and is co-sponsored by a variety of congregations. Space is limited\, visit our event page to reserve your seat. \nInformation about parking can be found here. \nWhile there is no cost to register for this program\, donations are appreciated. All donations will help HIAS Pennsylvania protect immigrants’ rights through vital legal aid\, as they face urgent challenges. Thank you to Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church\, Beth Am Israel\, Beth David Reform Congregation\, Congregation Or Zarua\, JCRC of Greater Philadelphia\, Main Line Reform Temple\, Our Mother of Good Counsel\, Gladwyne Presbyterian Church\, and Main Point Books for partnering with HIAS PA on this program. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/the-truth-about-immigration-a-conversation-with-zeke-hernandez/ LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church\, 625 Montgomery Avenue\, Bryn Mawr\, PA\, 19010\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000 DTSTAMP:20250110T171202Z CREATED:20250110T165536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T171202Z UID:14864-1741109400-1741113000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, March 4th\, at 5:30pm. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-march-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTSTAMP:20250205T202909Z CREATED:20250205T202909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T202909Z UID:14957-1738843200-1738846800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:ICE and Schools: Students' Rights and Schools' Legal Obligations Webinar DESCRIPTION:Education Law Center will host a public webinar on February 6th at 12:PM regarding ICE and Schools: Students’ Rights and Schools’ Legal Obligations. It will be presented by Education Law Center-PA\, ACLU-PA\, and HIAS PA. \nAdvance registration is required here. Please join us and learn more. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/ice-and-schools-students-rights-and-schools-legal-obligations-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T183000 DTSTAMP:20241211T173711Z CREATED:20241211T173038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T173711Z UID:14814-1738776600-1738780200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: February 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday\, February 5th\, at 5:30pm. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-february-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T133000 DTSTAMP:20250116T201951Z CREATED:20250102T214144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T201951Z UID:14837-1737372600-1737379800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | MLK Jr. Day Concert: A Loud Celebration of Infinite Hope DESCRIPTION:“We must accept finite disappointment\, but never lose infinite hope.“\n– Martin Luther King Jr.\n \n \n \n \n \n The inauguration of the 47th President will be a difficult moment for many. To offer an uplifting alternative\, HIAS Pennsylvania is thrilled to present a live concert in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. \nThe concert will be held on Monday\, January 20th\, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM\, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society\, located at 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103. \nImmigrant and refugee musicians will unite through the universal language of music to drown out hate and celebrate the richness they bring to our community. \nThis concert is presented in partnership with BuildaBridge and All Around This World’s “Global Orchestra“. \nRegistration for the concert is now closed. If you would like to support HIAS Pennsylvania’s work protecting immigrants’ rights through vital legal aid\, please consider making a donation today.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BuildaBridge is an arts and education organization that leverages the intrinsic value of art-making to be an agent of healing and hope-raising. For over twenty years\, BuildaBridge’s trauma-informed art-making has been supporting youth and their communities who have experienced extreme adversity.  BuildaBridge’s therapeutic pedagogy provides greater accessibility to the power of transformative art-making\, inherently supporting psychological\, psychological and neurological processes. BuildaBridge’s work extends into human services organizations to support caregivers through arts-based self-care practices. BuildaBridge views art-making as indispensable for individual and societal wellbeing.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Sand is a music teacher based in West Philadelphia who uses sing-along\, dance-along international music to teach young children about the world. His All Around This World curriculum consists of over 300 multilingual songs and interactive cultural experiences that he adapted to share with kids in their classrooms and living rooms. All Around This World’s “Global Orchestra” is a worldwide network of educators and culture-bearers who teach young children about the world through music\, both in-person and online. The Global Orchestra performing ensemble consists of musicians who originate from a dozen parts of the world\, blending their traditional instruments to create dynamic\, mind-opening\, in-person musical experiences for kids and grown-ups. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/mlk-jr-day-concert-infinite-hope/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MLK-Day-Concert-Image-for-Zeffy-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T183000 DTSTAMP:20241211T172400Z CREATED:20241112T160647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T172400Z UID:14710-1736443800-1736447400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, January 9th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-january-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T183000 DTSTAMP:20241014T131933Z CREATED:20241014T131933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T131933Z UID:14650-1733851800-1733855400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, December 10th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-december-2024/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T183000 DTSTAMP:20241014T131624Z CREATED:20241014T131624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T131624Z UID:14647-1731000600-1731004200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, November 7th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-november-2024/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T140000 DTSTAMP:20241031T201128Z CREATED:20240903T201937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T201128Z UID:14587-1730203200-1730210400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:2024 Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Awards: Together We Thrive DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n \n \n \n \n \n HIAS Pennsylvania’s Tikkun Olam (Hebrew for “repairing the world”) Awards honors our wonderful volunteers for their important work.  \nThe event will be held in person at Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia\, on Tuesday\, October 29th\, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served and free parking is available. \nThis event is free to attend\, but registration is required and seats are limited. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Honorees\n \n \n \n \n \n Recipient of the Adele Lipton Award for Extraordinary Community Service\nJeremy Meyer\nfor guiding refugees as a Philly Neighbor and consistently stepping up to offer support whenever and wherever it’s needed \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ADELE LIPTON AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Through her nearly 40 years of Board service\, Adele (pictured left) exemplified tikkun olam. Adele‘s mother was only 15 years old when she was helped by HIAS\, Inc. in New York after arriving from Poland. Their aid to her mother made such a profound impression that Adele chose to share her gifts with HIAS Pennsylvania in service of immigrants and immigrant justice. \nThe Adele Lipton Award is given to the person who best exemplifies her extraordinary commitment to education\, social justice\, community service and tikkun olam – repairing the world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \nHonored for Exceptional Pro Bono Legal Services\nMichael Ahlert\nfor providing exceptional pro bono representation to Afghan parolees and immigrant youth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \nHonored for Extraordinary Interpretation Services\nMichael Raish\nfor sharing his English\, Arabic\, and Spanish language skills to help asylum seekers and refugees get pro bono legal representation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \nHonored for Outstanding Dedication Across Numerous Volunteer Roles\nDaniele Romano\nfor her wide-range of volunteer services including interpretation\, deliveries\, and appointment accompaniment \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Click the button below to register to attend the Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Awards.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donations\n \n \n \n \n \n I cannot attend the Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Awards but wish to make a donation in honor of HIAS PA’s wonderful volunteers. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/2024-tikkun-olam-volunteer-appreciation-awards/ LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 N Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Tikkun-Olam-Fundraise-Up-Email-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T210000 DTSTAMP:20241022T141325Z CREATED:20241022T135552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T141325Z UID:14661-1730145600-1730149200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything with Professor Exequiel Hernandez: The Truth About Immigration DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://tinyurl.com/GetImmigrationFACTS\nThe upcoming election is\, in large part\, all about immigration. Strong opinions are held on both sides – whether it helps or hurts the economy\, impacts crime\, national security and is ultimately beneficial or problematic. But where are the facts? \nJoin us at 8 p.m. EDT on October 28th for a virtual discussion with Wharton Professor\, Exequiel Hernandez to learn The Truth About Immigration\, a conversation based on his recent book of the same name. Using decades of research and examples\, Professor Exequiel slays every myth about immigration\, unpacks the complex questions that immigration raises and reveals sometimes startling answers. \n“The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate”\, Thomas Jefferson. Learn the facts before you vote – and make sure your friends\, acquaintances\, co-workers and family all do too – by joining us on October 28th at 8 p.m. and sharing the registration link widely. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/ask-me-anything-with-professor-exequiel-hernandez-the-truth-about-immigration/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T103000 DTSTAMP:20240916T133819Z CREATED:20240911T150428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T133819Z UID:14606-1726650000-1726655400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Immigration\, Inc: The role of immigrants in Philadelphia's economy DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this event.  \nJoin HIAS Pennsylvania\, Nationalities Service Center\, The Welcoming Center\, and WHYY during Welcoming Week for a presentation of the latest findings of research from The Pew Charitable Trusts focusing on Philadelphia’s foreign-born workers and business owners. This new series of reports presents data-driven profiles of foreign-born entrepreneurs and workers\, including the kinds of businesses they run\, what sectors employ them\, the wages they earn\, and more. \nThere is no cost to attend this event\, but registration is required. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/immigration-inc-the-role-of-immigrants-in-philadelphias-economy/ LOCATION:WHYY Studios\, 150 N. 6th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Immigration-Inc.-The-role-of-immigrants-in-Philadelphias-economy-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240909T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T183000 DTSTAMP:20240711T131634Z CREATED:20240711T131634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T131634Z UID:14539-1725903000-1725906600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: September 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Monday\, September 9th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-september-2024/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR