Stories

Countering Racism on Jerusalem Day

 

This year, we countered the violence and racism that has come to mark Jerusalem Day with the first-ever Flower Parade promoting peace and shared living.

 

NIF Calls on FIFA Not to Suspend Israel

The effort to isolate Israel could undermine anti-racism efforts.

Delegation of Rabbis Visit the Holot Detention Center

Rabbis from across Israel gathered in Holot to raise awareness – and demand government action – for the strangers among us.

New Initiatives for Democracy: Our Strategies

Liberal forces in Israel — intellectuals, activists, political leaders, and members of the public who share progressive values — are currently struggling to influence the national discourse on the issues of the day and mobilize support for progressive approaches to addressing them. The ability of progressive forces to effectively advance our agenda depends on our ability to create a much stronger set of organizations that cross-cut individual issues and unite and expand our sector. NIF has identified a set of strategies to build the infrastructure and game-changers that Israel needs now. . .

Promoting Tolerance on Jerusalem’s Light Rail

A group of teenagers courageously confronted racism and incitement in Jerusalem.

Enough to Racism

The Ethiopian Israeli protests are about more than a single incident of police brutality; it’s about decades of racism and discrimination.

“Thirty Years of Pain” Interview with Gidon Ambaya: A Community Organizer’s Response to the Protests

Community organizer Gidon Ambaya shares his thoughts on the Ethiopian Israeli protests.

Breaking the Silence Releases Major Report on Operation Protective Edge

A new report uncovers worrisome testimony from Israeli soldiers during last summer’s war.

Progress for Public Housing

Social justice advocates are celebrating a new government commitment to public housing.

Alice Miller Chosen to Light Independence Day Torch

Feminist pioneer Alice Miller was given top honors by Israel during the Independence Day celebration.