Stories

A picture of Mary Ann Stein

Beloved Former NIF Board President and Legacy Society Member, Mary Ann Stein, Passes Away

New Israel Fund mourns the loss of beloved friend and long time NIF Board Member Mary Ann Stein — may her memory be a blessing. Mary Ann was an exceptional woman who dedicated her life to advancing equality among Israel’s diverse communities. She focused on communities that suffered from discrimination, be they Arab, Jewish, Ethiopian-Israeli…

An Israel Railways train snaking through an Israeli city

Petitioning for Freedom of Expression

NIF flagship grantee ACRI won their case against Israel Railways and protesters will be allowed to use public transit.

A mobile phone with whatsapp opened

Reporting on Racism in Ma’aleh Adumim

FakeReporter uncovers a WhatsApp group that encourages segregation and harassment of Arabs.

Protesting Violence in Arab Communities

Attendees of the Israeli version of the Oscars bring attention to rising violence in Arab communities.

A banner at the protest in Kiryat Arba against Itamar Ben Gvir

Protesting Jewish Supremacy

An NIF supported protest outside Itamar Ben Gvir’s house wakes up Israel’s center.

Banners at a protest against extremism

Shatil Spotlight: Stopping Extremism in Schools

A new initiative aims to stop the government-sanctioned spread of Kahanism, racism, and homophobia in Israeli schools.

NIF's 2022 Annual Report Cover

NIF’s 2022 Annual Report

Join us as we look back to see how far we’ve come and gain inspiration for the challenges ahead.

A wall with Palestinian national symbols in Massafer Yatta

Aiding Students Under Siege

Mothers Against Violence, an NIF grantee, brings much-needed supplies to students in besieged Masafer Yatta.

An Arab and Jewish women at a Standing Together protest

Fighting for Women’s Rights

Solidarity is the path forward for a more gender-equal society. Standing Together (Omdim Beyachad-Naqif Ma’an) aims to make that happen.

a view of Israel's High Court

Appealing the End of Dialogue in Israeli Schools

ACRI and PCFF work together to prevent the Ministry of Education from banning the PCFF from bringing its message of peace to high schools.