[4] Dr. Friedman wanted to create an organization that would give “full expression to the concern, as Jews, for justice both in the UK and in the Third World."
In December 2022, Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill Synagogue was appointed as Executive Director of HIAS+JCORE, a partnership combining the work of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society or HIAS and the Jewish Council for Racial Equality in the UK.
[7] HIAS+JCORE’s mission is “to enable refugees and asylum seekers to flourish as a part of a society free from xenophobia and racism.” The organisation stands for “a world in which refugees find safety, community, and are welcomed by good neighbours.”[8] HIAS+JCORE advocates for a fairer, more compassionate asylum policy.
The organisation also works to challenge the racism and xenophobia asylum seekers and refugees face and is a member of the Alliance for Racial Justice.
[11] This scheme brings young asylum seekers and refugees together with volunteer befrienders, offering support through one-to-one meet-ups, group activities, and casework and advocacy.