by Hannah Blazer | Jul 30, 2024 | Human and Civil Rights, News
A march in Tel Aviv for Jews and Arabs had been in the works for months. Scheduled to happen on Thursday, July 18, the march was meant to be a demonstration where Israeli citizens of all stripes could come together to call for a ceasefire and a hostage deal. They...
by Hannah Blazer | Jun 10, 2024 | News
We’re excited to announce new additions to NIFC’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council. They bring with them a wealth and diversity of experience, skills, and expertise. Please join us in welcoming to the Board of Directors: Syvanne Avitzur is a...
by Hannah Blazer | Jun 7, 2024 | Human and Civil Rights
The Jerusalem Pride Parade takes place every year with support from the New Israel Fund. Last week, the parade took place under the banner of freedom — in the most basic sense of the word. Jerusalemites celebrating pride did not take the typical celebratory tone of...
by Hannah Blazer | Jun 7, 2024 | NIF
By Hannah Bender, ’23-’24 NIF Froman Social Change Rabbinical Fellow Within the Jewish calendar we are nearing the end of the Omer. Traditionally, one who observes this verbally counts each day of the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, marking the time between our...
by Hannah Blazer | Jun 7, 2024 | Human and Civil Rights
(Photo by Walid Alobra for Negev RCUV: https://www.instagram.com/waleed_alobra_photo_/) Last month NIF approved a $50,000 grant to support the 320 villagers of Wadi Al-Khalil, whose village was demolished by Israeli authorities a week earlier. This grant, which will...
