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 […]
Join us this Saturday, January 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern for a vigil for Israeli democracy. Last Saturday, nearly 100,000 Israelis gathered in protest in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa. Many organizations supported by the global NIF family helped organize and participated in the protest — and they're doing it again this Saturday. These Israelis […]
January 30th, 2023 at 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific. Event organized by New Israel Fund Germany (event is in English). In December 2022 Benjamin Netanyahu formed the most right-wing government in the history of the State of Israel. Members of the coalition have put forward policy initiatives to weaken the legal system in […]
The Campaigners Behind the Pro-Democracy Pushback With Citizens' HQ's Reut Mor and Eran Nissan Tuesday, February 7th 11 AM Pacific / 1 PM Central / 2 PM Eastern Location: Zoom link provided prior to event Register on NIF US's website here There is no way to avoid the fact that we are in a crisis. […]
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom 4100 Sherbrooke Street West Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM 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 Director of Israel Hofsheet, one of […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
