by Lauren Zilberman | May 5, 2026 | Gender Equality, Human and Civil Rights, New Initiatives for Democracy, Palestinian Citizens of Israel, Religious Freedom, Shared Society and Combatting Racism, Social and Economic Justice
Only five months into 2026, this year is already testing what it means to hold on to hope. War, extremism, and deepening division continue to shape daily life in Israel, bringing real pain for Israelis and all people in the Middle East. Yet so does the determination...
by Lauren Zilberman | Mar 13, 2026 | NIF, Shared Society and Combatting Racism, Social and Economic Justice
As I write this, my family is sitting in their shelter in Rishon L’Tzion, taking cover from Iranian bombs. I, on the other hand, am sitting in Trump’s America—in New York City, to be precise, where my two daughters, my husband, and I are safe and sound. As crazy as it...
by Lauren Zilberman | Dec 30, 2025 | Gender Equality, Human and Civil Rights, New Initiatives for Democracy, News, Palestinian Citizens of Israel, Religious Freedom, Shared Society and Combatting Racism, Social and Economic Justice
This year has been tough for Israeli civil society, but they still stood firm for our shared values: democracy, equality, and peace. In fact even amid political turmoil, war, and deep social challenges, your giving fueled these Israeli partners to fight relentlessly...
by Lauren Zilberman | Dec 12, 2025 | News, Social and Economic Justice, Spotlight
NIFC supporter Orli Matlow is a comedian and writer who hosts the podcast War is Stupid: An Anti-War Podcast About War. This interview is part of a series highlighting NIFC’s supporters and their stories. What was your relationship with Israel when you were growing...
by Lauren Zilberman | Dec 12, 2025 | News, NIF, Social and Economic Justice
NIF is proud to announce that Riki Kohan Benlulu, one of the most prominent leaders of the struggle for public housing in Israel, has been awarded a special Lifetime Achievement honor as part of NIF’s 2025 “Truth to Power” Award. The Truth to Power Award is granted...
by Lauren Zilberman | Dec 12, 2025 | Gender Equality, News, Social and Economic Justice
The last several years have been particularly tough for women in Israel. First there was the judicial overhaul, which continues to threaten the power of the Israeli Supreme Court, one of the most critical institutions in Israel when it comes to advancing the rights of...
