Vote for a pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy future.
Advance voting begins today and is open through Monday, April 21. Yesterday also marked the 43rd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a defining moment in our nation’s commitment to democracy, equality, and justice.
In every generation: who will we be in our story?
Passover reflections from our executive director, Maytal Kowalski:Tomorrow night, we'll gather around our Seder tables with family and friends for the Passover meal. At the heart of this ritual is the reading of the Haggadah, meaning "telling", as we recount the story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
Today's Leaders Shape Tomorrow's Reality
We wrote last week about the need for a "day-after" plan—a roadmap for ourselves, however we define that. Whether we identify as progressives, liberals, leftists, anti-Bibi-ists, or simply the opposition, the need remains the same.
What is Our Day-After Plan?
The relentless and systematic attacks on Israel's democracy by Netanyahu and his governing coalition have only intensified over the past week, as the country continues its descent into authoritarianism.
Giving Up is Not an Option
This week, war resumed in Gaza—a devastating development that we feared, hoped wouldn’t happen, yet knew was inevitable. You can read our full statement here.
Until One Cannot Distinguish
Purim will end tonight, a joyous holiday in which we celebrate—like so many other Jewish holidays—the unsuccessful attempt of our enemies to annihilate the Jewish people, this time, in the ancient Persian Empire.
A Necessary Probe into the "Most Moral Army"
At the start of this week, the IDF’s investigations into the October 7 terror attacks were published. In many ways, the results confirmed what had long been suspected — a breakdown in military procedure, discipline, and standards.
Alternatives Exist. Will We Pursue Them?
We've spent much of the past few weeks writing about the war in Gaza, the ceasefire and hostage release deal, and the ongoing developments surrounding them—and for good reason.
Keeping the Faith
Amid all the heartbreak of the past 16 months, this week feels especially difficult, as Hamas has handed over the bodies of three Israeli hostages—two young children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, and 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz. The mother of the Bibas children, Shiri Bibas was initially believed to be returned, however, during the identification process, it was determined that the remains were not those of Shiri Bibas and could not be identified as any known hostage. You can read our statement on the return of their remains here.
Where Books are Burned
Earlier this week, Israeli police raided the well-known Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem.