Religious Freedom
To fulfil the vision of its founders, Israel must always be a country for all its citizens, including all its Jews, whatever their beliefs, background and practices. NIF works to promote religious freedom in Israel, to foster a more tolerant society that embraces the rich diversity of Jewish identity, and that creates a sphere of non-religious, civil law for all Israeli citizens.
Racist Rabbi Eliyahu Fails in Bid to become Jerusalem Chief Rabbi
The avowedly racist Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lost his bid to become Jerusalem’s Chief Rabbi, thanks in part to public pressure from voices in Israel and beyond.
April 2015
Court Rules Against “Modesty” Sign
In a victory for religious freedom and women’s rights, 4 Orthodox women won their case against “modesty” signs in Beit Shemesh.
April 2015
NIF Grantee: Knesset Neglects Religion & State Issues
The 19th Knesset passed a paltry number of laws dealing with religion and state in Israel.
January 2015
A Small Step for Religious Freedom
A change in the conversion process dramatically increases the number of rabbis who can perform conversions.
November 2014
