by Hannah Blazer | May 2, 2024 | NIF, Palestinian Citizens of Israel
“If the role of civil society is to combat social inequities and injustices, a strong and active Palestinian-Israeli civil society is imperative to narrowing the gamut of gaps between Jews and Arabs.” —Mohanad Berekdar, Shatil Organizational Consultant A crisis is...
by Hannah Blazer | Apr 1, 2024 | News, NIF
By Eden Glaser, ’23-’24 NIF Froman Social Change Rabbinical Fellow The Elissa Froman Social Change Fellowship is a partnership between Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the seminary of the Reform Movement, and the New Israel Fund (NIF) that gives...
by Hannah Blazer | Apr 1, 2024 | NIF, Palestinian Citizens of Israel, Shared Society and Combatting Racism
By Rachel Liel, NIF president The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started last week, and around the world, including in Israel, millions of Palestinian Muslims are facing a complex set of emotions. The month of Ramadan, which is associated with peace, brotherhood, and...
by Hannah Blazer | Apr 1, 2024 | NIF
Curious about NIFC’s upcoming study tour to Israel on Sept 15-20? See this photo essay for examples of the kinds of people and places you can visit with us this fall. NIF staff study tour participants join a demonstration in Tel Aviv calling for peace, a release...
by Ben | Oct 13, 2023 | NIF
13 October 2023 In the wake of Hamas’s brutal attack on Israeli civilians and its abduction of scores of individuals to the Gaza Strip, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement: “Bring. Them. Home. “We are living through a devastating, heartbreaking...
by Ben | Oct 7, 2023 | News, NIF
7 October 2023 The New Israel Fund, in Canada and around the world, is shocked and horrified by today’s attack on Israel. We stand in support and solidarity with the people of Israel on this dark and difficult day. We pray for all those who have been affected by...