Blog
Condemnations Are No Longer Enough
Extremism in democratic societies is rooted in and expressed through politics. It’s time for Israel’s leaders to show greater responsibility.
Answering the President’s Call
We must continue to empower those who challenge hatred and violence, who insist that Israel do better, and who works towards restoring an Israel that we all can believe in.
Response to Jerusalem Pride Stabbings
NIF exists to support the voices of sanity in Israel. Today we must stand together as a community. We must stand against religious extremism. And we must renew our commitment to a better Israel.
It’s All About Iran
We at NIF know that, behind today’s headlines, the critical work the NIF family of organizations is doing to build a better, fairer, more egalitarian, just, and democratic Israel continues unabated.
Meet Menachem Lorberbaum
Menachem Lorberbaum, one of NIF’s newest members of its Board of Directors, is a professor, activist, and passionate supporter of democracy in Israel.
The Importance of Human Rights: An Interview with Daniel Sokatch
In a rare opportunity to present NIF’s views and policies to a fiercely critical audience, Daniel Sokatch made the case for the critical work of human rights organizations in Israel.
The Burden of Free Speech
In the last few days we have witnessed a series of disturbing moves aimed at chilling Israeli citizens’ freedom of thought, action, and creative expression. This is a canary in the coal mine moment, and we must pay attention.
The Imaginary Enemies of the Government of Israel
The Palestinian attempt to remove Israel from FIFA and the warning of the CEO of Orange International about his desire to disconnect from his Israeli franchises put the movement to boycott Israel in the headlines.
Marching for Israel (in More Ways Than One)
Our marchers represented a board range of ages, denominations, and levels of involvement with NIF. We shared a collective belief in a just, democratic Israel and a commitment to showing up publicly in a Jewish space to express that belief.
Here We Go Again
After seven weeks of negotiations Prime Minister Netanyahu announced yesterday that he had formed a government. Israel’s new ruling coalition is razor thin — 61 seats, the bare minimum.