Author Archive: Daniel Sokatch
Remembering Arthur Waskow z”l
NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch remembers Rabbi Arthur Waskow as a visionary Jewish leader and champion of progressive causes.
The Gaza War Opened a Moral Chasm Between American Jews and Israel
It is time to redefine the “sides” of the conflict from Israelis vs. Palestinians or Jews vs. Arabs to those who seek solutions via shared futures and humanity vs. those who believe in force, violence and death.
We are Hopeful. And We Will Not Stop at Hope.
From Gaza to Tel Aviv people are celebrating, but we know that the story does not end here.
It is Time for All of Us to Speak Out
Let us take courage from Israeli activists exhorting their fellow citizens to look at Gaza. see the starvation, grasp the destruction, and then demand better.
Israelis are Taking to the Streets to End the War. We Stand With Them.
We know where our moral north lies: in the courageous hearts and minds of the activists standing up for equality, justice, compassion, and, yes, democracy.
The Urgency of Hope in the Darkest Times
It is more important than ever that we insist on hope—not as a last resort, but as the spark of inspiration in our struggle for peace and justice.
NIF is Investing in Ecosystems, Not Just Emergencies
The civil infrastructure NIF and our partners have built in recent years was designed precisely for moments like these. Here’s how we’ve met and are continuing to meet the moment.
Israeli Politics, American Politics, Protests and Documentaries
A virtual tour of some of the biggest issues facing NIF and our community.
The Next Stage of Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul: Attacking NGOs.
A bill is moving through the Knesset that would enfeeble opposition to the government and thus deeply degrade Israel’s democracy.
The Emergency is Now. And We Will Not Rest.
From Trump to Netanyahu and Ben Gvir, we will fight for our vision and our values wherever they are threatened.