Content Archives
Heart of a Nation's Intergenerational Changemaker Academy
This year, Heart of a Nation will launch an Intergenerational Changemaker Academy for young American, Israeli, and Palestinian change makers interested in improving the political cultures of their respective societies.
Bringing Hope to Bedouin Women
Elsana Alh’jooj has come to understand that 'justice and equality have nothing to do with which side is right, but [are] about bringing people from all sides to work together.’
10 Ways to Mobilize Support for Israeli Democracy
The current crisis is a chance for Americans to be partners in the ongoing creation of what Israel is yet to be.
Change Collective
Barack Obama’s vision for the Change Collective is to 'develop, connect and elevate changemakers across the country.
Horizon of Hope
Israelis and American Jews – especially young people – have a chance to be part of Israeli and Jewish history; to be full partners in the ongoing creation of what Israel is to be.
Defending Democracy
Heart of a Nation stands in solidarity with those seeking to defend democracy and improve the political culture of Israel.
Support the Partnership for MENA Aid
The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria remind us that natural disasters ignore borders, ethnicity or race. A diverse community … with wide networks and skills, have come together to form the Partnership for MENA Aid.
Shir Nosatzki Makes Introduction at Tel Aviv Rally
Heart of a Nation Committee Member Shir Nosatzki delivering an incredibly powerful introduction of Ibrahim Abu Ahmad at main rally in Tel Aviv on Feb 18, 2023.
Negev Forum: Could regional cooperation lead to Israeli-Palestinian talks?
In establishing the Negev Forum, the U.S., Israel, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and Morocco agreed that regional cooperation could be used to pave the way for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
A base for Arab-Jewish coexistence and tackling global problems
University of Haifa runs various coexistence programs to facilitate dialogue and mutual respect between Jewish and Arab students. One is the Jewish-Arab Community Leadership Program, which facilitates dialogue and multicultural social interaction through joint community projects.
Why many Israeli Arabs are shunning Israel’s protests
One might think that the Israeli Arab segment of Israeli society likely to be first in the line of fire of Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government would be motivated to join the growing opposition movement. Yet thus far, Arab Israelis… have largely stayed out of the fray.
Discussion and Discomfort: Lessons from a Heart of a Nation Forum
Heart of a Nation recently held a roundtable conversation in which a selection of American Jewish thought leaders was encouraged to talk among themselves about their red lines regarding conversation and dialogue.
Israel Turns Right
Things here feel more polarized than ever, and there’s a lot at stake. The country is split over what kind of democracy Israel should be.
Prospects for War and Peace in 2023
The first days of 2023 have already shown us that the potential for wider conflict and escalation in the Middle East is a very real concern.
Action is the Antidote to Despair
Most American Jews have no relationship with Israel. Now would be an excellent time to start one.
The Calculus of Cancellation Over Conversation
In today’s fragmented and siloed world, it’s easy to stay in our own echo chambers. The list of people we “just can’t talk to” — or even listen to — grows daily, and includes not just political opponents but colleagues and family members.
NGOs Lead Grassroots Campaign to Improve Conditions
With Israel’s latest elections finally complete and violence between Israelis and Palestinians on the rise, 15 leading Israeli and Palestinian NGOs have launched a joint campaign to change the discourse from the ground up.
We’re Not Monolithic
Hostility amplified by modern media too often obscures reality, diversity, and complexity.
Bridging the Gulf Between Israel’s Arab Citizens and the Gulf
It is important for Arab citizens to reconnect with their brethren from the Arab world.
The War on Israeli Modernity
The Israeli far right and the anti-Zionist left are united in their contempt for Israel’s heroic struggle for balance.