Salma, a Palestinian widow, is the owner of her late father’s cherished lemon grove. She must defend her lemon tree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down. Watch the post-film discussion with director Eran Riklis.
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Mayor is a real-life political saga following Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. Watch the post-film discussion with director David Osit.
Read MoreAaron Portman, a 2020-21 NIF Froman Fellow, reflects on the significance and lessons we can gain from this year’s festival of lights.
Read MoreAs I light Chanukah candles this year, I will be thinking of the miraculous work our grantees in Israel undertake, every day, even in the darkest times. Together, we kindle a light to last until the dawn breaks.
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Ma’abarot tells the story of the Israeli transit camps in the 1950s. Watch the post-film discussion with director Dina Zvi-Riklis and producer Arik Bernstein.
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The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
Read MoreA brief note of gratitude for the incredible people who make NIF’s work possible.
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The New Israel Fund tracks legislation in the Knesset that could change the way Israeli democracy functions. We will provide regular updates throughout this Knesset session.
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Aviv follows famed 90s star Aviv Geffen’s rapid ascent from underground musician to mythic figure – and the last person to embrace Yitzhak Rabin moments before his tragic assassination at a peace rally. Listen to the post-film discussion with director Tomer Heymann.
Read MoreA dark and dangerous chapter in American history is coming to an end, ushering in a new day for our work of building justice and equality in Israel.
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