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.
“Making Room” for Religious LGBTQ People
Things are changing in the religious community in Israel when it comes to LGBTQ issues — and it’s thanks to Shoval.
May 2018
Israelis Succeed in Fighting Religious Coercion in Hospitals
The Secular Forum and Israel Hofsheet (Be Free Israel) eased the strict Passover guidelines for visitors at Israeli hospitals.
May 2018
Keeping Israel’s Cities Pluralistic and Free
Shatil’s Free Cities Forum is building a diverse coalition to keep cities inclusive and open to all.
November 2017
Meet Dr. Laura Wharton, Founder of the “Shabus” Transportation Initiative
Wharton made Aliyah and became an active member of the city council in Jerusalem, a city where religious freedom is an especially palpable issue.
October 2017