This month, we caught up with Avner Gvaryahu of NIF grantee Breaking the Silence (BtS) to hear how he’s been dealing with the most recent smear campaign against the NGO. Avner responded to allegations against BtS and told us about how he came to break his own silence.

Smear Tactics Won't Silence Breaking the Silence with Avner Gvaryahu

This year’s Jerusalem Pride marked a year since the murder of 16 year-old Shira Banki z”l. In an amazing show of solidarity from across Israel’s communities, 25,000 people joined the march, demonstrating their support for the principles of freedom of expression, the dignity of all human beings, and tolerance. The run-up to Pride events across Israel, however, was not without its challenges…

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Pride or Prejudice in Jerusalem?

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Pride or Prejudice in Jerusalem?

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