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Why I Protested Netanyahu’s Speech in Washington Yesterday
Prime Minister Netanyahu came to Washington at a painful and difficult time for Israel. Instead of taking responsibility, he took a photo-op.
Buying into “Together We Win” Means We All Lose
Invoking “unity” to justify the war—as if that will bring us a better future—is a lie. What Israel needs is not unity, it is leadership that believes in democracy.
The Courage of Israel’s Protest Leaders
Einav Zangauker, an activist working tirelessly to bring her son home, is a heartbreakingly powerful symbol of their struggle.
We Have a Vision for the Day After
Prime Minister Netanyahu refuses to articulate his plan for the day after the war, but that isn’t stopping us from articulating our plan for how Israel moves forward.
Finding Inspiration in the Faithful Left
In advance of Shavuot, a rabbinical student finds meaning in the efforts of progressive Israelis to connect their faith to the values of equality, democracy, and freedom.
Learning from Rabbi Akiva and Lag Ba’Omer: Communal Connection & Respect
NIF’s Rabbinic Intern offers a challenge: Ask a question to someone you disagree with on Israel-Palestine, and respond to them only with curiosity. You might be surprised what happens.
Two Sides in the Struggle for Israel’s Future
One side wants an ethno-nationalist state—a place where Jews are first order citizens, and everyone else is a second order citizen. They seek Jewish control from the river to the sea.
Campus Protests and the New Israel Fund
Our goal in any conversation about Israel and Gaza should be to stay curious, speak with compassion, listen with the same, and, ultimately to act in the name of a better future for all.
Iran, Passover, Gaza—and NIF
Hope alone is not a recipe for social change or conflict resolution, but it is a necessary ingredient of both.
Next Year In Jerusalem
This Passover, as we create and recreate the Passover story, let us think about how we can help the oppressed and act with justice in this world.