Described as “the world’s largest open-air prison,” Gaza is home to two million people, more than 80% percent of whom depend on humanitarian aid and two-thirds of whom are under 25. A well-documented humanitarian crisis, Gazans have been living under Israeli military blockade since 2005 and have been the victims of repeated violence between Hamas […]
8:30 PM, Paupers Pub (Second Floor), 539 Bloor Street West Drinks and snacks will be served. Following our public event on November 22nd with Breaking the Silence, join NIFC New Generations downtown for informal drinks and snacks with two members of Breaking the Silence, Amir Ziv and Ido Ziv-Li. This is an opportunity for our […]
The kickoff trip for the year-long Naomi Chazan Fellowship, a program for young progressive leaders in the Canadian Jewish community. On this trip, participants can expect to: Connect with leading Israeli and Palestinian activists and learn about how various human rights and social justice struggles intersect Meet with Mizrahi activists fighting racism against their community […]
Tisha B'Av is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar — one of intentional mourning and reflection. It marks the destruction of the First and Second Temple, then also the expulsion of Jews from England in 1290 and from Spain in 1492. It marks the end of a centralized Judaism and the beginning of […]
These last few days have left many of us with pain, grief, and confusion, as we continue to watch such unimaginable atrocities unfold across Israel-Palestine. In this moment of uncertainty and turmoil, we invite you to join our NIFC New Generations leaders tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11th, at 7pm Eastern, for a community check-in and debrief […]
Over the last month, we have witnessed terror, trauma, and unfathomable loss. Recent events in Israel-Palestine have left many young, progressive people in the Jewish community feeling isolated and, at times, ostracized. As we navigate an increasingly complex and painful moment in Israeli-Palestinian history, it is imperative to lean into our community, have meaningful conversations, […]
Join our NIFC New Generations Community for a virtual screening of Israelism. After the screening, we will have a Q&A with one of the filmmakers, followed by a discussion. About the film: When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left turns. They join […]
The NIFC New Generations Leadership Council is excited to invite all New Gen (20s and 30s) supporters to our annual Giving Circle. What is a Giving Circle? In a Giving Circle, the group pools its charitable donations and decides as a group where to allocate the funds out of NIFC's 2024 projects (announcement forthcoming!). Giving […]
>> Click here to register << On April 14, New Israel Fund of Canada, JSpaceCanada, and Canadian Friends of Peace Now will be hosting the "After October 7th: A Political Vision for Israel-Palestine" conference. Join IPF Atid Toronto the Saturday before, on April 13, with one of the event speakers, Mauricio Lapchik of Peace Now […]
Tisha B'Av is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar — one of intentional mourning and reflection. It provides an opportunity to contemplate themes of destruction, redemption, and the pursuit of social justice. As young diaspora Jews, we'll hold space to talk about the complexities of our experiences in the present moment: • What […]
Monday, September 9th, 7:30 to 9 PM In Toronto and online Please note this event is intended for our New Generations (20s/30s) community Register below to receive Zoom link and in-person address Join the 2024 NIFC Naomi Chazan Fellows as they share their reflections and insights from their recent 8-day study tour to Israel-Palestine, where […]
The NIFC New Generations Leadership Council is excited to invite all New Gen (20s and 30s) supporters to our annual Giving Circle: Monday, March 10th 6:30 PM Schmooze and light refreshments, 7:00 PM Start time Dupont & Christie (exact location provided upon registration) What is a Giving Circle? In a Giving Circle, the group pools its […]
