Advocacy

Herut Davidson on Arabic, social media, and bridge-building across the Middle East

Social media has become both a battleground and an opportunity. Traditional media often leaves citizens dependent on dominant narratives, while social platforms allow individuals to speak directly.

People hold a giant Israeli national flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.
Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community

Yoseph Haddad demonstrates against a rally marking the "Nakba" at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2024; illustrative.

Pro-Israel Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs Knesset run, poll tests strength

Shmuel Legesse at his wedding at The Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst in Cedarhurst, NY, June 8, 2014.

Message for Netanyahu: Let Ethiopian Jews represent Israel, not just clean its offices - opinion


A movement, not a moment: How Birthright Israel can help ensure Jewish continuity - opinion

To ensure lasting change, we need to build a generation that is strong enough to withstand the storm. If our generation isn’t rooted in Jewish identity, we have nothing to defend.

Birthright Israel participants

Artist Orel Levy fuses surfing, spirituality, and art in a unique visual journey

Israeli artist and surfer transforms surfboards into canvases, bridging faith, science, and self-discovery.

 Orel Levy: Artist, surfer, innovator.

'My name is Gal, and I'm Jewish': Gal Gadot speaks on Jewish pride, fighting antisemitism

"But we can't hold our breaths and pray or beg for support from people, groups, community that don't want to be there for us," she said. "We need to be there for ourselves."

Gal Gadot receives the International Leadership award from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt at ADL Never Is Now at Javits Center on March 04, 2025 in New York City.

Rabbinic court judge criticizes Judaism inquisitors - ITIM

More than 30,000 immigrants have had their Jewishness questioned by the rabbinical courts.

THE HEADQUARTERS of the Chief Rabbinate in Jerusalem, as seen here in 2013.

Israel advocacy is an additional Iron Dome for our national security - opinion

We cannot afford to neglect advocacy. This is precisely how the Civil Advocacy Headquarters was founded. But without financial backing from the state, it is fighting a losing battle from the outset.

 An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023.

Senior Brazilian Congress members visit Israel, strengthening advocacy against antisemitism

Brazilian delegation meets Israeli leaders, tours conflict zones, and visits Yad Vashem, deepening ties and advancing the fight against rising antisemitism.

The senior delegation of Brazilian congress members and diplomats during their visit to the Kenesset.

Maya Desiatnik: Surviving October 7 and inspiring change through advocacy

“For the first time, I cried tears of happiness. It felt like a weight had been lifted," Desiatnik said after the release of four Israeli hostages on Saturday.

 Maya Desiatnik

Israel advocates must keep their momentum going after ceasefire - opinion

Now is not the time for complacency. The sacrifices made to secure the safety and future of Jews worldwide must be understood to be linked to advocacy and action in the Diaspora.

 Crumpled-up Israeli hostage posters thrown out in trash cans on NYU campus.

Jewish Life Stories: A pioneering Jewish papercut artist, a circus clown on a humanitarian mission

Remembering the Jewish pioneers from Israel and the world who made differences in their communities.

 Tamar Fishman poses with the artwork that became a U.S. Postal Service stamp issued on Hanukkah 2018.

Passionate Jew: How US entrepreneur Ari Ackerman champions Israel, Jews

Ackerman will soon be sharing his social media views and thoughts on the conflict as a “special guest Jerusalem Post ambassador.”

 Ari Ackerman