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.
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
NIF Gives Emergency Grant to Protect Women’s Rights
A woman in Israel can easily become trapped in a marriage if their husband won’t give her a ‘get.’ Mavoi Satum is working to make sure courts don’t close cases before that happens.
January 2019
Racist Election Posters Removed from Ramle Following Outcry
Israeli civil society rallied against posters that stoked fears of miscegenation in the mixed Jewish-Arab town. The poster campaign was stopped.
November 2018