Tag Archive: Tel Aviv

Religious Freedom Victory: Public Transportation on Shabbat

Several Israeli municipalities successfully expand public transportation hours to Saturdays.

Demanding Accountability for Police Brutality

Activists call for a commission of inquiry into police shootings of Ethiopian Israelis.

Defending the Right to Protest

The right to peaceful assembly is a core part of democracy in America and in Israel too. We Israelis forsake it at our democracy’s peril.

Shatil Spotlight: Sara Samokovlija

A Shatil Everett Fellow fighting for social justice and housing affordability.

WATCH: The Trailblazer Who Made Sure AIDS Patients Would Be Cared For

Avinof Frumer led a courageous campaign by the LGBTQ community at the height of the AIDS epidemic.

Israelis and Palestinians Gather to Remember, Mourn, and Hope

Despite obstacles, joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony inspires hope.

Post-Elections Boost for Jewish-Arab Partnership

Since April 10, over 550 new members have joined the grassroots movement Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together).

Israel Elections Ballot Box - Photo by the Heinrich Böll Foundation Israel

Israel’s Election – A Turning Point for Democracy?

The upcoming election may very well be a referendum on the direction of Israel’s democracy.

Mobilizing for the Lives of Women

Tens of thousands of demonstrators protested in Tel Aviv, demanding the transfer of the budget promised by the government to combat domestic violence against women.

Election Season Brings Racist Rhetoric and Wins for Women in Israel

The just-concluded campaign for local governments in Israel saw right-wing parties deploy racist rhetoric. These desperate campaign tactics largely failed. Meanwhile, a high number of women were elected to office.