For the New Year — Reflections, Expectations, Hopes

On the heels of this exceptionally challenging year, we look towards the next. It is sure to be no less challenging, but it also offers new hope.

New Beginnings for Israel and for All of Us

As NIF celebrates our 40th anniversary, and as many of us head to synagogues this week to mark the Jewish New Year, the future is yet unclear. What we have to guide us is a powerful vision for Israel’s future – and an unshakable committment to our values.

Promoting Religious Pluralism Around Rosh Hashanah

The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) has launched an online hub of pluralistic holiday resources, events, and educational materials.

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High Walls and Open Gates

During the High Holidays, we are meant to open ourselves up. There is a political lesson in this tradition that applies in both the U.S. and Israel.

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Meet Ofri Vainer: Bible Teacher Turned Activist

Standing up for secular Judaism in Israel has been Vainer’s life-long mission.

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The Path of Progress

For those of us committed to progressive values — democracy, justice, inclusion — in Israel and around the world, the events of the past year have been incredibly troubling. It’s easy to feel nothing other than fear and despair as we move into the new year. But my work in support of NIF reminds me that, despite the challenges, we are making progress in the long term.

Sweet Community

You and I are called to support the Israeli voices of reason who face challenges that were less prevalent in the past: growing racism, media concentration, legislation to limit freedom of expression.