Learning from European Pro-Democracy Movements

However, just as Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu can learn from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Israeli protest movements can study how activists in Hungary, and other similar states, have fought democratic decay in recent years. This wisdom was precisely what NIF, Shatil, and NIF grantee Zazim were hoping to glean from the conference they organized, called, “Lessons from Civil Resistance in East & Central Europe.” (Click to read more…)

Combating Racism in Hospitals

In such a short time, networks of support are already being built up and a sense of solidarity is emerging among staff. Hospital managers know that racism is an important issue for their staff, and are welcoming the opportunity to address it systematically. (Click to read more…)

Shared Society NGOs Responding to Potential Crises

Following November 2022 elections, the directors’ requests of Shatil had been clear: to arrange time and space to discuss the ramifications of new draconian government policies, and prepare to respond as a community. (Click to read more…)

First Ever Conference of Israel’s Religious Left

The power of organizing was demonstrated in full force on January 24th when the first-ever Israeli religious left conference brought together over 600 people to push back against the government’s anti-democratic policies and actions. Among those gathered were ultra-Orthodox, national-religious, and traditional Israelis – all unified by their desire to stand up for democracy and make their voice as a community heard. (Click to read more…)

Shatil Spotlight: The Personal is Political

Working at Shatil and the New Israel Fund is another source of hope. It gives me the opportunity to express my personal, professional and political aspirations in the same space. I am strengthened by my hard-working, like-minded colleagues who are doing everything they can to ensure efforts to restrain and oppose this government’s path are coordinated and effective. This has been particularly evident during the last two months as Shatil’s Leadership team analyzed the situation following the election results to plan activity for 2023. (Click to read more…)

Taking to the Streets

As nearly 130,000 people made their way to protest in Tel Aviv last Saturday, with another 6,000 in Haifa and 4,000 in Jerusalem, the question we should all be asking (in the Jewish tradition) is: what makes this moment, this protest, different from the rest? The answer lies in the diversity of attendees, which demonstrates the urgency of the moment. Netanyahu’s government has begun to execute its extreme right-wing agenda, threatening the rights of women, Palestinians, and the LGBTQ+ community, to name a few. (Click to read more…)

Strengthening Young Arab Leadership in Israel

“First, I believe in Shatil and the work they do for Arab society and Israeli society,” he said. But even more importantly, the program had received a rave review from a friend in the first cohort. “Basically he said you get to study and develop yourself…so if you have the opportunity you must join.” Tammer says he already sees growth in his approach to leadership. (Click to read more…)

Recalibrating After the Election

For Shani, the Shatil CPC meetings are also a space for solidarity and connection. Because her role entails working with the Refugee Forum’s six organizations, the Shatil trainings allow her to network with people in similar positions across the social change sector. Together, they share experiences and brainstorm how to approach the challenges they face. (Click to read more…)