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.
Religious Freedom Victory: Public Transportation on Shabbat
Several Israeli municipalities successfully expand public transportation hours to Saturdays.
January 2020
New Haredim – progressive ideals in the ultra-Orthodox community
Growing up in Jerusalem, Pnina Pfeuffer dreamed about building homes for the starving African children she saw in Time magazine pictures. The daughter of an ultra-Orthodox family whose parents hailed from Brooklyn and Minneapolis, she grew up with a sense of responsibility for others and the belief that she can make a difference.
December 2019
Gender-segregated concert in Afula condemned after court petition by the Israel Women’s Network
Gender-segregated concert in Afula condemned after court petition by the Israel Women’s Network
September 2019
Promoting Religious Pluralism Around Rosh Hashanah
The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) has launched an online hub of pluralistic holiday resources, events, and educational materials.
September 2019