Stories
Buoying Hope Amid Wartime Despair
NIF grantees brought together thousands for the pro-peace event on July 1.
A View from the Ground: Major Peace Event in Tel Aviv
6,000 people–Jews and Palestinians, young and old, from the country’s urban center and from the periphery–gathered in Tel Aviv on July 1 for one of the largest peace events since October 7.
Combatting an Atmosphere of Fear: Shatil Activism in Action
Groups of activists are learning how to effectively block violent settlers from harming Palestinians in the West Bank through Shatil, NIF’s action arm.
Enabling Humanitarian Access to Gaza
Israel’s Supreme Court is pressing the government on the amount of humanitarian aid going into Gaza.
Fellows Plan to Infuse their Rabbinates with Progressive Values
Every year, NIF provides seven rabbinical students with the opportunity to explore the world of progressive social change work in Israel.
Supporting the Jerusalem Pride Parade
An interview with Nili Mederer, executive director of the Jerusalem Open House.
Awarding “Truth To Power” Prize to Hostage Mother, Einav Zangauker
“Einav demands that we continue fighting for the hostages. Her truth forces us to remain faithful to the values of a nation that sanctifies life.” – Rachel Liel, NIF President
Launching Takdum: Gender-Monitoring Israel’s Policies Toward Arab Minority
Arab women in Israel remain deeply disadvantaged, despite recent attempts to close the socio-economic gap. This Shatil program works to address that.