Author Archive: New Israel Fund
The New NGO Bill – No Democratic Parallel
Hard-line Knesset members’ efforts to make life difficult for Israeli NGOs and civil society groups are nothing new. Last year, one of the major attacks came in the form of a bill, sponsored by MK Ze’ev Elkin, that would have stripped organizations receiving any foreign government money whatsoever of their tax-free status, and required that…
Don’t Let Israel Fail You
Simply put, there are only two distinct reactions to when a community disappointments you: do something about it or do nothing about it. Engage or disengage. Act or give up. Fight or flight. I understand the lure of the non-action. I know too well of its seductive power. It is easy to give up and…
From the Mailbag — “Keep Talking!”
With permission from Mary, we’re posting below a note we received in response to Daniel’s email update regarding the anti-democratic legislation currently under debate in Israel. Dear Daniel: I wish every Israeli and every American would read your stirring remarks. I am always moved. When visitors pick up some books from my coffee table, they…
Proud of NIF’s Record
27 October 2011, 3:20 pm Ben Murane, NIF’s Director of New Generations, offered the following comment in response to this blog post by Richard Silverstein yesterday afternoon. Ben’s response – apparently held for moderation – has not yet been published more than 24 hours later. His efforts to contact Richard got no response. We’re…
No religion does not mean no nationality
A single, equal nationality for all citizens, whatever their religion or lack thereof, as required by the Declaration of Independence and the laws of the state. The Jewish year 5772 began with grand tidings: The Tel Aviv District Court recognized author Yoram Kaniuk’s right to be registered in the state population rolls as “without religion”…
“Special Security Areas” and Severed Grape Vines: An American Jew’s view from the ground of Area C, the West Bank
I’ve heard the stories a thousand times. Palestinian families cut off from their land, “hilltop youth” descending from their settlements to frighten and hurt Palestinian farmers, the Israeli military standing idly by: reminders that in these parts, “justice” is just for Jews. In college in the States, I studied Middle Eastern politics. I’ve read dozens…
We’re Fighting for the Soul of Our Community
The Washington Post published this weekend two articles related to Israel that, at first glance, may appear unrelated, but are as good as an example as I have seen of late of the disconnect between Israel and the American Jewish community. On Sunday, the Post ran “Israelis stage massive economic protests,” which details the…
Window to a New World
Last Saturday night, at the demonstration in Jerusalem, I looked around and I saw a red river flowing in the streets. There were thousands of people there, people who haven’t raised their voices for years, people who had lost all hope for change, people who had closed themselves off inside their troubles and despair. It…
The Rat Race And The March Of Folly
The wave of protests that are splashing over Israel represent, first and foremost, the middle class’ recognition – at long last – that it is powerless to hold its own in the mad competition that has been forced upon it: military service involving the loss of three years of income, college studies, the purchase of…
Rachel Liel Chosen as One of Israel’s Most Influential People
NIF ended the year 5770 with a well-deserved honor for one of its leaders. On the eve of Rosh Hashana, NIF Israel Executive Director Rachel Liel was chosen by The Marker, Ha’aretz’s business and technology magazine, as one of the 101 Israelis who have most influenced the country for the better in 5770.
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