Blog
In Memory of Prof. Yehuda Judd Ne’eman
NIF remembers Prof. Yehuda Judd Ne’eman and his invaluable contribution to Israeli film and political discourse.
For the New Year — Reflections, Expectations, Hopes
On the heels of this exceptionally challenging year, we look towards the next. It is sure to be no less challenging, but it also offers new hope.
NIF Goes to Camp
NIF’s pilot experiential curriculum Breaking Binaries, Building Connection is gaining momentum at summer camps in North America.
It’s About Equality and Justice
The fight for equality and justice goes well beyond healthcare during the pandemic. We stand up for these things today and no matter what.
The Injustice in Sheikh Jarrah is a Microcosm
What is happening in Sheikh Jarrah is intimately connected to other dynamics at play in Jerusalem and beyond.
Opportunities, Challenges, and Israel’s Citizenship Law
Israel’s new government represents the start of a new era of opportunity for NIF and our grantees, especially those dealing with issues of shared society. But the Knesset fight over the racist Citizenship Law is a reminder that we must also remain ever-vigilant for the moments when this many-sided government faces hot button issues.
NIF Media & Policy Director Wins Journalism Award
NIF Media & Policy Director Elisheva Goldberg won a Rockower journalism award for her Jewish Currents magazine piece exploring the legal history behind the unrecognized Arab village of Dahamash.
More than Just a Parade: LGBTQ Solidarity and Israel’s New Government
While Israel’s LGBTQ community has made terrific strides towards progress over the decade, not all members of the community are treated equally. Even as gay and lesbian Israelis have gained more visibility, other communities – Palestinians, asylum seekers, and those who struggle with poverty – have become more marginalized. We have an obligation, as progressives, to stand in solidarity with all of them.
NIF Film Club: Children
The painful personal stories of five Palestinian kids, ages 7-17, open a window into the world of Palestinian minors – trapped within the violence, humiliation, and daily confrontations with soldiers and settlers – while remaining children in every way. Watch the post-film discussion with director Ada Ushpiz.
Where Change Comes From
The intercommunal violence we witnessed this past month tears at the very fabric of a shared society – jeopardizing decades of work to build an equal and just society for Jews and Arabs in Israel. That’s why NIF is redoubling our efforts investing in a shared society.