Though many of us our confined to our homes (an important way we’re all making a difference right now) we don’t need to put our activism on pause.
Though many of us our confined to our homes (an important way we’re all making a difference right now) we don’t need to put our activism on pause.
As pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, we are proud to stand in solidarity with the Israeli protesters struggling for their future, and to stand against the government’s plans.
To truly safeguard Israel’s democratic future, Palestinian freedoms and US interests, we urge the Biden Administration to meaningfully push back against Netanyahu’s extreme agenda and make clear there will be consequences for the Israeli government acting against our shared values and international law.
NIF funds several organizations directly engaged in relief, including Physicians for Human Rights – Israel, which operates community and mobile clinics for migrants, refugees and other vulnerable communities inside Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Over the coming weeks, NIF will be offering emergency grants to NGOs and community organizations assisting people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence and workers impacted by the pandemic.
Israel’s national food bank has seen demand for its services rise exponentially during the pandemic and is now delivering meals to over 6,000 food -insecure families and elderly Israelis per day. With coronavirus cases still on the rise in Israel, the organization is contending with the challenge of scaling its operations while ensuring the safety of its teams and recipients.
For over a century, the Jewish organization HIAS has advocated for the rights and dignity of refugee populations. Their work continues even during the pandemic. Adapting to current restrictions, HIAS has developed processes to remotely secure the services of pro bono attorneys to assist asylum seekers in crowded US detention facilities. They’re making sure recently resettled refugees in the US know how to access public benefits, while also providing emergency relief to refugees abroad.
