Art is a powerful tool for social change and a crucial part of a healthy democracy. Artists in Israel and abroad have struggled during the pandemic, but it is in dire times like these when we need art most. Inequity, racism, and the occupation did not disappear when COVID-19 rocked our world; instead these systemic issues were exacerbated.

Join us on May 6 for Activism, Art, and Hope, a look back at pivotal moments of protest and solidarity throughout the last year and some of the artists who used their mediums to tell these stories.

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Learn more about the 14 inspiring artists, including Ellyott Ben Ezer and Ramzi, who recently received an Essential Arts grant -- for Israeli artists and creators who have worked with courage and creativity throughout the pandemic -- from NIF and the Nathan Cummings Foundation.

In partnership with NIF Canada + Co-sponsored by:
Brooklyn Jews
Canadian Friends of Peace Now
Honeymoon Israel Chicago
The Kitchen SF
The Riverway Project from Temple Israel Boston

ABOUT NIF:
The New Israel Fund is the leading organization advancing and defending democracy in Israel. Widely credited with building Israeli progressive civil society, we have provided over $300 million to more than 900 organizations since our inception in 1979. Learn more about NIF on our website at www.nif.org.

ABOUT NIF NEW GENERATIONS:
New Generations is an open and vibrant community of young professionals, social activists, community leaders, and students in their 20s and 30s who are committed to the work of the New Israel Fund. New Gen provides an opportunity to learn about and engage with the most important issues facing Israel today.