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Our Moral Imperative
When President Donald Trump first tried to implement his Muslim Ban. Americans protested. We showed up at airports. We donated to the ACLU. In Israel too we’re seeing a flurry of smart activity aimed at stopping deportations.
WATCH: The Wall and The Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights
Online book talk with Michael Sfard, leading Israeli human rights lawyer and the author of The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights. Moderated by NIF’s VP for Public Engagement, Libby Lenkinski.
The Growing Opposition to the Deportations
Just like Americans showed up at airports when President Donald Trump tried to implement his Muslim Ban, Israelis are showing up right now on this issue.
Israel and the Refugees
There is more to Israel than the current governing coalition. There are Israelis who are mobilizing to prevent this policy from being implemented.
Standing Together’s first National Assembly
I’m delighted to update you on Standing Together‘s first National Assembly, which was held Friday, December 11, in Jaffa.
WATCH: Trump and Jerusalem — Reactions and Realities on the Ground
As the aftermath of Trump’s speech on Jerusalem continues to unfold, the risks for the region are serious. What can Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans do in this moment to ease tensions and ensure a better future for Jerusalem?
Uncertainty in Jerusalem
On days like today, when the threat of violence is palpable, I know that the work that we have done is the glue that will help Israeli society come together, whatever happens, and carry forward.
Turkiyyah’s Story
How did a girl adopted by an East Jerusalemite resident get standing to stay in Israel?
Intentional, Collective Philanthropy Among Young Adults in Boston
“Although I have been a volunteer and donor to NIF for several years already, my understanding of the organization and who it supports was significantly developed throughout this process. At the same time, I was able to make new friends, gain respect for my peers, and forge a new community. For me, learning about the grantees and where my donations to NIF go allow me to build on the deep relationship that I have with Israel – by building a better and just future for the Jewish people in an authentic way – and know that there is a role for me to continue to engage with Israel while being a Jew in the diaspora.”