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Fellows Plan to Infuse their Rabbinates with Progressive Values
24 June 2024
Every year, NIF provides seven rabbinical students with the opportunity to explore the world of progressive social change work in Israel.
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Finding Inspiration in the Faithful Left
6 June 2024
In advance of Shavuot, a rabbinical student finds meaning in the efforts of progressive Israelis to connect their faith to the values of equality, democracy, and freedom.
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Planting Parsley and Peace this Tu B’Shvat with NIF Froman Fellow
25 January 2024
We must treat peace like parsley seeds: with patience, attention, and care.
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Welcoming the ’23-’24 NIF Froman Social Change Rabbinical Fellows!
28 September 2023
Meet the newest cohort of rabbinical ambassadors for progressive change in Israel/Palestine.
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Froman Memorial Lecture: Eran Nissan
4 May 2023
Mehazkim CEO Eran Nissan inspires a packed house in Los Angeles
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Reflecting on the Global Activism Fellowship
23 February 2023
Young Leadership & Education Coordinator Zak Witus is energized after returning from the Global Activism Fellowship trip to Israel.
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Jacob, Esau, and Jewish-Arab Partnership
15 December 2022A d’var Torah by NIF rabbinic fellow Hannah Jensen.
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Emunah on Mimouna
5 April 2021Many of us eagerly anticipate the meal at the conclusion of Passover. Finally, we can eat pizza, cake, and all of the hametz-filled carbohydrates we’ve been missing. For North African Jews, this time takes on heightened meaning with the celebration of Mimouna, a joyous day-long celebration of the end of the prohibition against eating bread that includes eating traditional Mizrahi Jewish foods. Yet this special tradition has become intertwined with debates over the use and abuse of Mizrahi culture in Israel.
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Our Froman Fellows on Social Justice and Judaism
12 December 2018
Froman fellows become familiar with NIF’s work with Israeli civil society so that they can become ambassadors for progressive change in Israel as they enter the rabbinate. Read what our 2018-2019 fellows have to say on social justice and Judaism.
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Invisible Borders
8 June 2018While Israel is the Jewish nation, it is also a country of many peoples. In this lies great opportunity.
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