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The Time for Renewal
To be honest, many people have said “it’s about time.” To be even more honest, some have asked us whether it isn’t already too late.
A better Israel, for all of our children!
Here’s what the children of NIF staff members have to say about it … <em>Shana Tova</em> from your friends at the New Israel Fund!
Sweet Community
You and I are called to support the Israeli voices of reason who face challenges that were less prevalent in the past: growing racism, media concentration, legislation to limit freedom of expression.
This is Maram’s Israel too
On Sunday, I went down to Soroka hospital in Be’er Sheva and met with families of Bedouin Israelis whose children have been injured by rocket attacks. It was important for me to go, to support these families, to let them know that despite the tensions between Jews and Arabs in Israel today, that there are many of us committed to building a shared future.
Pirates and Penance
Now is a good time to re-write the script and avoid the next episode. Though it will be a lot of hard work and no short term gains while the work is in progress: profit will come only if the ending is incredibly peaceful and boring.
Leonard “Leibel” Fein
It is with deep sadness that I write to tell you that Leibel Fein – former NIF Board member, IC member, and champion of the Israel we believe in – died early this morning. A great light has gone out.
The Day After
With a ceasefire in place, we’re evaluating what activities need our urgent attention in the weeks and months ahead.
A Light in the Darkness
For me, right now, the best antidote to despair are the thousands of Israelis who, even as the fighting rages, are working to push back against the forces of racism, incitement and intolerance.
Not only in Gaza
This is not an easy time for tolerance and decency in Israel. We’re trying to change that by identifying and supporting the activists who are making a difference.
Under Fire, Israel Must Still Stand Up For Human Rights
Israel’s human rights community and their supporters are committed democrats and also patriots – even when they must implicate or criticize the Israeli military’s abuses of power.