Story perspectives

Rabbi Calls for Compassion Amid Rising Far-Right Harassment

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rabbi David Mason, executive director of HIAS+JCORE, affirms continued support for asylum seekers amid rising harassment from far-right activists.
He notes antisemitic abuse of Jewish organizations fueled by conspiracy theories like the "great replacement."
Mason emphasizes compassion in Judaism and recalls his family’s refugee history.
At Refugee Shabbat, he says more than 60 synagogues plan refugee-focused activities and urges interfaith cooperation.

1 of 1

Story summary

Rabbi David Mason, executive director of HIAS+JCORE, affirms continued support for asylum seekers amid rising harassment from far-right activists.
He notes antisemitic abuse of Jewish organizations fueled by conspiracy theories like the "great replacement."
Mason emphasizes compassion in Judaism and recalls his family’s refugee history.
At Refugee Shabbat, he says more than 60 synagogues plan refugee-focused activities and urges interfaith cooperation.