Author Archive: New Israel Fund
NIF-UK Honors Mickey Gitzin
This video was produced by New Israel Fund UK when they honored Mickey Gitzin with the Human Rights Award nearly five years ago!
WATCH: Interview with Talia Sasson
In an interview with Haaretz’s Uri Misgav, NIF’s president talks about the challenges facing our movement.
Highlights from the 2016 Guardian of Democracy Dinner
More than 500 NIF supporters joined us in San Francisco at our annual Guardians of Democracy dinner on Monday, September 19. Check out some of the inspiring speakers here.
NIF Livestream: The Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance
As record numbers turned out for the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance, Mickey Gitzin offers an insider’s look at the march.
Standing in Solidarity with Jerusalem Pride
Over 1,000 supporters signed onto an ad in solidarity with the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance
Everything is Not Alright
A more just, equal, and democratic Israel is possible. Together, let’s pave a new path forward.
Reaching out to Savta Ronit and Saba Moshe
Something moving happened that I had to share. A couple of weeks back, hundreds of NIF supporters joined together in sending a letter of support to the grandparents of Yuli Novak, executive director of Breaking the Silence.
Webinar Recording — Shared Paths, Divergent Courses: Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism
On Sunday April 17, 2016 NIF hosted an online webinar with Dr. Hussein Ibish and Dr. David Myers. In order to understand Jewish national history it is imperative that we understand Palestinian national history and its entwined nature. This two-hour online course hopefully provided historical knowledge, nuance, empathy and the critical distance necessary for meaningful discussion.
Major General Levin Warns Israeli Government Not to Shoot the Messenger
Many Israelis are coming together to stand up to the witch hunt underway against Breaking the Silence. In the video below, Major General Amiram Levin refutes the accusations and warns the Israeli government not to shoot the messenger.
In Memory of Arthur Obermayer, z”l
We are deeply saddened over the passing of Arthur Obermayer, a devoted advocate and partner in building a more open and inclusive Israel.