What to Watch in Israeli Democracy:
Week of February 18th
A lot is at stake in Israel’s 2019 election. If you care about democracy, human rights, and social justice in Israel, here are some things to know.
Read MoreA lot is at stake in Israel’s 2019 election. If you care about democracy, human rights, and social justice in Israel, here are some things to know.
Read MoreShatil is working with the Negev Bedouin town of Lakiya to pioneer a new model of strategic planning. This partnership not only addresses an essential need of Bedouin in the Negev, but it exemplifies the crucial role NIF and Shatil play in stitching together Israel’s social fabric.
Read MoreIn America, we have been living for some time with the knowledge that people of color are far more likely to be killed by police than white Americans are. Israel, sadly, appears to be wrestling with a similar demon.
Read MoreMany in Israel and the West Bank are on edge. The violence and bloodshed of recent days have raised fears that we are once again on the brink of a terrible escalation of violence. It shouldn’t have to be said, but I will say it anyway: there is never any justification for attacks on civilians. Ever. Anywhere.
Read MoreHannah has been living in Jerusalem during some of the darkest times for global democracy in history. They find inspiration in Joseph’s family in this week’s parasha, who press on through the drought in Egypt.
Read MoreAndrew hears echoes of the Biblical Joseph on a recent tour of Jerusalem with Ir Amim.
Read MoreSivan offers eight lessons that the actions of Judith and the work of the New Israel Fund have taught her this Chanukah.
Read MoreOn every issue that we work on — from human rights, to social justice, to religious freedom — NIF partners with Israelis who champion our values. This case was no exception. And while some want to “blame” NIF for this legislative flop, the credit belongs to a wide coalition of Israelis who stood up against this proposed government censorship.
Read MoreWe have reason to hope that movements based on forward-thinking compassion can upend the base and mean-spirited politics of tribalism.
Read MoreWell over four hundred people — friends, donors, and allies — gathered in San Francisco, for NIF’s annual Guardian of Democracy Dinner, to show their support for Israelis working to promote democracy in Israel. They raised more money this year than they ever have before.
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