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Wrestling Jerusalem
The first time I saw Wrestling Jerusalem, I was awe struck.
The Race Against Racism
Racism in Israel today is a pernicious and dangerous problem. The good news is that Israelis, just like Americans, are standing up to do something about it.
Wrestling Jerusalem — Continue the Conversation
Did you see Aaron Davidman’s show, Wrestling Jerusalem? Have a question or thought that you want to raise with Aaron? Post your comment below. Aaron will respond (we promise).
Equality and Justice on International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day. As a feminist member of Knesset, who began my activist career 18 years ago working for the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, an NIF grantee, I want to celebrate this day with you, my friends and partners outside Israel.
Optimism and “The Terrible”
It was one of those moments when you can really see, all around you, the incredible progressive civil society sector that works tirelessly to build an Israel we can believe in.
Vote for Change!
One of the great pleasures of working at NIF is seeing how members of our community find inspiration from the activists we support in Israel. And through this, strengthen their relationship with Israel . . . The Vote for Change idea is simple. We profile four organizations through the eyes of one incredible activist and ask you to help allocate the modest prize fund. Our aim is to bring to life the fantastic work being achieved in the grassroots in Israel and to inspire and educate wider audiences here in the UK and beyond.
We Must Not Be Silenced by Spin
Rachel Liel responds to recent campaigns designed to intimidate progressive voices in Israel.
Building a More Inclusive Israel
Israel, founded as the Jewish state, was never meant to be a theocracy…
David Rotem: Give the Brother Some Love
I’ve never met Israeli Knesset Member David Rotem. I don’t think I’d recognize him if I bumped into him on the street–whether the long, arboreal pathways of Prospect Park or the frenetic tumult of Mahane Yehuda on a Friday afternoon.
Rabbinic Statement of Concern
I need your help with what’s happening in Jerusalem. Last week, Israeli newspapers reported that Mayor Nir Barkat is backing the candidacy of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for the post of Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. We need to let Mayor Barkat know that appointing someone with a history of extremist, exclusionary behavior as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem sends exactly the wrong message.