The Event The New Israel Fund's New Generations Benefit is the premiere annual event for progressive supporters of Israel, raising funds for the New Israel Fund's work to strengthen Israel's democracy and promote justice and equality for all members of Israeli society. Last year's Benefit raised over $115,000 and drew 700 people to hear acclaimed Israeli band Balkan Beat Box. Click here to see photos from last year’s Benefit. The Cause The New Israel Fund (NIF) is the leading human, civil, and social rights organization in Israel, and the only organization dedicated to empowering all members of Israeli society. New Generations is an open and vibrant community of young professionals, social activists, and community leaders, who are committed to the work of the New Israel Fund. The New Israel Fund supports Israeli organizations working to: Protect civil and human rights  Bridge social and economic gaps  Promote religious pluralism and tolerance Protect the environment The New Israel Fund and its family of grantee organizations in Israel work closely with the following communities: Arab and Bedouin citizens of Israel Environmental Activists  Immigrants from Ethiopia Immigrants from the Former Soviet Union LGBT Community Liberal Orthodox Activists  Mizrachim  Migrant Workers and Refugees People with Disabilities Women To learn more about NIF's grantees and work making Israel a more just and equal place, browse our web site and sign up for our emails. The Music SOULICO is a four-member DJ Crew from Tel Aviv, the first DJs in the Middle East to master the trifecta of production, turntablism, and party-rocking skills. Their music is a unique mix of hip-hop, middle eastern melodies, dancehall, electronic, Reggae, English, Hebrew, Arabic, and Spanish. AXUM is a one of a kind duo that has broadened Israel's definitions of Hip-Hop, reggae and dancehall by adding their unique Middle Eastern and Ethiopian sound. Rising from poverty and extreme hardship on the streets of Netanya, Axum has been marked as “Israel's biggest hip hop hope.” JDub Records is a not-for-profit dedicated to innovative Jewish music, community, and cross cultural dialogue.  JDub produces, presents, and disseminates new and innovative Jewish music, reclaiming music and the arts as a valid and vital method of self expression within Judaism and as a means of bridging religious, ethnic, and cultural boundaries.