Tag Archive: the Abraham Initiatives

Shatil Spotlight: Besan Wattad

Meet Besan Wattad: a young Palestinian Israeli battling crime and violence in Palestinian society.

Hackathon Seeks to Hack Crime in Israel’s Arab Communities

As violence in Arab Israeli communities reach an all-time high, NIF grantees and other organizations organized a hackathon to develop technologies for crime prevention.

Opportunities, Challenges, and Israel’s Citizenship Law

Israel’s new government represents the start of a new era of opportunity for NIF and our grantees, especially those dealing with issues of shared society. But the Knesset fight over the racist Citizenship Law is a reminder that we must also remain ever-vigilant for the moments when this many-sided government faces hot button issues.

Calling For Calm, Fighting for Equality

The Abraham Initiatives and Sikkuy: The Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality played a key role in the mobilization for peace and shared society amidst the landscape of violent escalation.

Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together) Mobilizes Online

With large in-person gatherings banned, Jewish and Arab activists met online to strategize for the fight against both coronavirus and racism.

Veteran Activist Wins Shared Society Award

Meet Batya Kallus, who has spent the last 25 years making a deep impact in the fight for shared society in Israel.

Jews and Arabs March in Mass Demonstration Against Home Demolitions

This show of solidarity followed home demolitions targeting Arab communities in Umm al-Hiran and Qalansawe.

An Incredible Opportunity

I want your help to reach out and find good candidates for NIF’s fellowship program in Israel. This is an incredible opportunity. I was an NIF fellow and my experience certainly impacted my life’s trajectory.

They Will Not Back Down

Israel is in the midst of a mighty struggle for civil rights, and your brothers and sisters in that movement need your partnership and support.

NIF Supporting Efforts to Reduce Tensions on Yom Kippur / Eid al-Adha

NIF is partnering with the Abraham Fund to stave off religious tensions on Wednesday, when major Jewish and Muslim holidays converge.