Stories
Remembering Nobel Laureate, Behavioral Psychologist, and NIF Leader Daniel Kahneman
“He was not only a genius in his own field, but a generous man, and the State of Israel was very close to his heart”
“Without civil society, Israel’s civil infrastructure would have completely collapsed in the wake of October 7”
In an interview with Calcalist, Mickey Gitzin, director of the New Israel Fund in Israel, warns that Israel’s democratic standing is only worsening, but promises to invest millions in a new political plan.
Photo Essay: NIF Staff Study Tour in Israel
A cross-section of NIF’s staff from the U.S. went to Israel to meet their colleagues, learn about the work of our grantees, and understand NIF’s impact on the ground in a deeper way.
Shatil Spotlight: Dr. Sarit Bensimhon-Peleg
Dr. Sarit Bensimhon-Peleg recently joined Shatil in the newly-created position of Director of Strategy and Capacity Building. Her forward-looking visionary thinking will support a better future for all.
Shatil Spotlight: Mentoring Environmental Activists
Shatil is helping Palestinian citizens of Israel confront environmental challenges in their communities, even during wartime.
Defending Medical Ethics
NIF grantee Physicians for Human Rights in Israel is holding up a mirror to Israeli society.
(Re)-Committing to a Shared Future
Standing Together held their fourth annual national convention in Haifa with over 1000 attendees.
Advocating for Women in Wartime
The Adva Center is providing a voice for women and girls in the Israeli government at a time when women are so often excluded from decision making.
Shatil Spotlight: Writing an Unknown Story
A recent NIF-Shatil summit is helping us prepare for the future—whatever it brings.
Protesting for Peace
Thousands of Israelis are in the streets calling for an end to the war in order to release the hostages.