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Jewish Democracy or Jewish Theocracy? From the Front Lines of the Battle for Israel’s Soul (Ottawa)

Temple Israel 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at 6:30 PM Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales Drive Advance registration required. Please register below. In this alarming moment ⁠— as Israel’s new government makes bold moves to undermine democratic protections ⁠— important Israeli voices are urging supporters abroad to stand with them. NIFC is proud to tour Lihi Shmuely, […]

Jewish Values in Action: Combatting Racism and Extremism in Israel

Virtual

Jewish Values in Action: Combatting Racism and Extremism in Israel A conversation with Tag Meir Sunday, February 26th at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard Time Virtual program by Temple Beth Ora, Edmonton Please register below for Zoom link. 2021's violence in Jerusalem and other mixed cities made news around the world as Jewish and Arab residents […]

Jewish Democracy or Jewish Theocracy? From the Front Lines of the Battle for Israel’s Soul (Toronto)

First Narayever Congregation 187 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 3:00 PM First Narayever Congregation, 187 Brunswick Avenue Advance registration required. Please register below. In this alarming moment ⁠— as Israel’s new government makes bold moves to undermine democratic protections ⁠— important Israeli voices are urging supporters abroad to stand with them. NIFC is proud to tour Lihi Shmuely, Deputy […]

Jewish Democracy or Jewish Theocracy? From the Front Lines of the Battle for Israel’s Soul (Vancouver)

Or Shalom Synagogue 710 E 10th Ave E, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hosted by Or Shalom Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 PM 710 E 10th Ave E   Advance registration required. Please register using the form below In-person registration limit: 60 Masks are strongly recommended in the sanctuary In this alarming moment ⁠— as Israel’s new government makes bold moves to undermine democratic protections ⁠— important Israeli […]

Israel’s Judicial Upheaval: Deep Dive with Michael Sfard

Register on NIF's website here Join us for a deep-dive with Michael Sfard into the sweeping changes to Israel's judiciary, from changes to the High Court to de jure annexation in the West Bank. We'll have the opportunity to meet with Michael, one of the most prominent legal minds in Israel today, at this critical […]

Israel’s Judicial Coup: What Kind of Democracy Do We Want?

Meet Hassan Jabareen, Palestinian Citizen and Founder of NIFC project partner Adalah, and Orly Noy, Mizrahi visionary.Join us for a conversation about the impact of the judicial coup being pushed through by the new Netanyahu government on Mizrahi and Palestinian Israelis. For decades, Mizrahi and Palestinian Israeli citizens have been on the receiving end of […]

Emergency Webinar with NIF Leadership

Virtual

These past weeks and months, a broad protest movement turned into an inspiring non-violent uprising in Israel. Hundreds of thousands of citizens woke up, stood up, and shouted — demanding freedom, equality and democracy — some for the first time in their lives. Many in Canada and all around the world did the same. So […]

Covering the Front Lines of Defending Israeli Democracy: A Discussion with Haaretz’s Allison Kaplan Sommer & Toronto Star’s Martin Regg Cohn

Holy Blossom Temple 1950 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Many of us in Canada have watched with horror as the Israeli government has advanced anti-democratic and extremist policies –- and have watched with pride as hundreds of thousands of Israelis have spoken out. With the news from Israel changing each day, we are excited to invite you to an in-person conversation with Allison Kaplan […]

Eight-Day Study Tour to Israel

Experience Israel through a Social Justice Lens REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THE MAY 2023 STUDY TOUR Join other like-minded liberal Canadians on a unique, eight-day exploration of social change in Israel. Witness the work of Israeli social change organizations firsthand. Meet with activists working on Israel’s most pressing social issues. Space is limited. Registration is now […]

Toronto Jewish Film Festival: H2: The Occupation Lab

Co-presenting at the 2023 Toronto Jewish Film Festival In-person screening on June 4th at 3:00 PM (Innis Town Hall, Toronto) featuring Q&A with Co-Director Noam Sheizaf Available from June 6-7 for virtual viewing (Ontario only) About the film: “The film that predicted Israel’s far-right takeover.” (Nirit Anderman, Ha’aretz)  H2 refers to the name given to a […]

Toronto Jewish Film Festival: The Narrow Bridge

Virtual

Co-presenting at the 2023 Toronto Jewish Film Festival Available from June 6-7 for virtual viewing (Ontario only) About the film: Winner of the Audience Award, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Four individuals, Palestinian and Israeli, channel their grief over losing their loved ones to violence into a grassroots movement: Their aim is to transform their […]

Toronto Jewish Film Festival: The Soldier’s Opinion

Virtual

Co-presenting at the 2023 Toronto Jewish Film Festival Available from June 7-8 for virtual viewing (Ontario only) About the film: "The Soldier's Opinion should become the talk of the day in the country. The result is fascinating." (Avner Shavit, Walla) Official Selection, Jerusalem Film Festival, Israel 2022 For over fifty years, the Israeli military censorship secretly copied […]