David Mason

Rabbi David Mason is the executive director of HIAS+JCORE, a UK-based Jewish charity that supports refugees. He is currently newsworthy due to his public vow to continue the organization's work with asylum seekers despite escalating harassment from far-right activists. These activists have reportedly been targeting Jewish organizations involved in refugee support with antisemitic abuse and conspiracy theories. Mason's statement highlights the increasing challenges faced by organizations providing humanitarian aid to refugees, particularly those with ties to specific religious or ethnic communities, and underscores the growing threat of far-right extremism and its impact on civil society.