Shared Society
Part of NIF’s mission is to create a safe space for dialogue and engagement between all sections of Israeli society: religious and secular, Orthodox and Reform, Ashkenazi and Mizrachi, Jews and Arabs. We value all those that make up Israeli society and work to empower them to control their own lives, while peacefully co-existing with their neighbours.
Sikkuy Leads a Campaign for Arab Representation in the Workplace
Legislation has helped increase the number of Arab employees in government offices in the past. A new effort is underway to build on this progress.
The Goal: Kick Racism Out of Football
Jewish and Arab youth are building a shared society in Israel by playing in football tournaments that have participants from different backgrounds. This is part of an initiative by New Israel Fund’s Kick It Out Israel which fights racism on the football field.
Donors Raise $15,000 for Innovative Workshops
The Israeli hip hop group System Ali will now be able to hold workshops with Jewish and Arab youth to help them learn each other’s narrative
Shatil Thwarts State Plan to Weaken Negev Bedouin
The Housing Minister wanted to create six new Jewish settlements in the Negev instead of strengthening existing Bedouin and Jewish towns that have been neglected.