The story of Passover — and the lessons that we draw from the story of Exodus — is at the heart of the values that connects many of us to NIF. As the Passover Seder approaches, we have collected below a series of readings and Haggadah supplements that bear special significance to us this year. We encourage you to peruse them and consider including them in your Seders.
Read MoreIn 2017, both the United States and Israel were ranked as flawed democracies. There’s an operating manual for how to change that.
Read MoreWhen President Donald Trump first tried to implement his Muslim Ban. Americans protested. We showed up at airports. We donated to the ACLU. In Israel too we’re seeing a flurry of smart activity aimed at stopping deportations.
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Online book talk with Michael Sfard, leading Israeli human rights lawyer and the author of The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights. Moderated by NIF’s VP for Public Engagement, Libby Lenkinski.
Read MoreThis Tu Bishvat, a Froman fellow recommits himself to religious freedom by exploring the origins of the religious character of the State of Israel.
Read MoreJust like Americans showed up at airports when President Donald Trump tried to implement his Muslim Ban, Israelis are showing up right now on this issue.
Read MoreThere is more to Israel than the current governing coalition. There are Israelis who are mobilizing to prevent this policy from being implemented.
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I’m delighted to update you on Standing Together‘s first National Assembly, which was held Friday, December 11, in Jaffa.
Read MoreAs the aftermath of Trump’s speech on Jerusalem continues to unfold, the risks for the region are serious. What can Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans do in this moment to ease tensions and ensure a better future for Jerusalem?
Read MoreOn days like today, when the threat of violence is palpable, I know that the work that we have done is the glue that will help Israeli society come together, whatever happens, and carry forward.
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