A Glimpse at Recent Major NIF Events

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Wednesday 28 January 2009, 8pm

Arab Citizens in the Jewish Homeland:

A Challenge to Democracy!?

With Professor Naomi Chazan and Nabila Espanioly

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Sunday 15 February 2009, 5pm

Israel Question Time

Ask our panel of journalists and public figures about what’s on your mind regarding Israeli society

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Nicholas Saphir Becomes Chairman of New Israel Fund UK

New Israel Fund’s new Chairman, Nicholas Saphir, shares some of his thoughts on the relationship between Diaspora Jewry and Israel, at its 60th anniversary.

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Human Rights Report Exposes Ongoing Violations

New Israel Fund’s flagship grantee the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) has issued its annual report marking International Human Rights Day on 10th December.

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Shatil Pioneers Work Among Negev Bedouin With Disabilities

When M., a Bedouin woman with disabilities from Kseife, tries to get to work, she doesn't always make it. There is no designated handicapped parking near her workplace, and the many cars parked there force her to walk long distances on crutches.

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Jerusalem Bus Operator Lifts Ban on Ads of Women Politicians

Israel's Supreme Court has ensured equal opportunities for women seeking election to public office following a petition by veteran New Israel Fund grantee Israel Religious Action Centre (IRAC) of the Movement for Progressive Judaism in Israel (Reform).

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Education Ministry Instructed to End Discriminatory Budgets
Israel’s Supreme Court has given the Ministry of Education until next May to cancel its discriminatory National Priority Areas.

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New Pluralistic Conversion Forum Brings Together Orthodox, Reform, Conservative and Secular Jews

The newly established Pluralistic Conversion Forum strives to find a solution for the more than 300,000 Israeli immigrants, mainly from the former Soviet Union, who are not recognised as Jews by the State of Israel.

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Message from Ellen Goldberg, NIF Executive Director
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