I vividly remember Simcha “Kazik” Rotem, leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as he went around the table, turned to each of us with his piercing stare and asked: “What was the lesson of the Shoah?” I’ll never forget his answer.
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Something moving happened that I had to share. A couple of weeks back, hundreds of NIF supporters joined together in sending a letter of support to the grandparents of Yuli Novak, executive director of Breaking the Silence.
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On Sunday April 17, 2016 NIF hosted an online webinar with Dr. Hussein Ibish and Dr. David Myers. In order to understand Jewish national history it is imperative that we understand Palestinian national history and its entwined nature. This two-hour online course hopefully provided historical knowledge, nuance, empathy and the critical distance necessary for meaningful discussion.
Read MoreAll too often, we see the debate over Israel turn ugly and outrageous. But sometimes, I see a nasty attack piece and it actually makes me laugh.
Read MoreIsrael is in the midst of a mighty struggle for civil rights, and your brothers and sisters in that movement need your partnership and support.
Read MoreMany Israelis are coming together to stand up to the witch hunt underway against Breaking the Silence. In the video below, Major General Amiram Levin refutes the accusations and warns the Israeli government not to shoot the messenger.
Read MoreA better future for Israel is not only possible, it’s being built as we speak.
Read MoreThe media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.
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Check out what Israel’s former Knesset Speaker has to say about NIF and the path to a better Israel.
Read MoreThese attempts to stifle speech, shut down dissent, and roll back Israeli democracy will fail. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting. We need to organize, speak up, and speak out.
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