On Sunday, I went down to Soroka hospital in Be’er Sheva and met with families of Bedouin Israelis whose children have been injured by rocket attacks. It was important for me to go, to support these families, to let them know that despite the tensions between Jews and Arabs in Israel today, that there are many of us committed to building a shared future.
Read MoreNow is a good time to re-write the script and avoid the next episode. Though it will be a lot of hard work and no short term gains while the work is in progress: profit will come only if the ending is incredibly peaceful and boring.
Read MoreIt is with deep sadness that I write to tell you that Leibel Fein – former NIF Board member, IC member, and champion of the Israel we believe in – died early this morning. A great light has gone out.
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With a ceasefire in place, we’re evaluating what activities need our urgent attention in the weeks and months ahead.
Read MoreFor me, right now, the best antidote to despair are the thousands of Israelis who, even as the fighting rages, are working to push back against the forces of racism, incitement and intolerance.
Read MoreThis is not an easy time for tolerance and decency in Israel. We’re trying to change that by identifying and supporting the activists who are making a difference.
Read MoreIsrael’s human rights community and their supporters are committed democrats and also patriots – even when they must implicate or criticize the Israeli military’s abuses of power.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, July 16th Noam Sheizaf, Rachel Liel, and Avi Dabush briefed NIF supporters.
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If more of us could step out of our regular routines in similar ways — and in baby steps — I can’t help but wonder what might eventually be accomplished.
Read MoreToday NIF received the following letter from Yeruham Mayor Michael Bitton. While his city is living under threat of rocket attack, he has found that the citizens are coming together to pitch in and help each other get through this crisis. He credits the Volunteer Center that NIF helped establish in his city for this spirit of solidarity.
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