Shared Society & Combatting Racism
Fostering More Than Just Coexistence
NIFC works to advance a society in Israel that is truly shared among its citizens, and to combatting racism and discrimination against minorities all kinds, including non-citizens residing in Israel.
The deepest rift in Israeli society is between Jewish and Palestinian citizens (sometimes called Israeli Arabs). In addition, there are troubling disconnects and enmities between Jewish sectors of the public.
Our strategy focuses on creating shared spaces for Jews and Arabs at the national and local levels, including in the media, and on delegitimizing expressions of racism in the general population and by public figures.
Examples of recently-funded projects include Tag Meir’s solidarity visits to victims of price tag attacks and terrorism.
Sikkuy-Aufoq
Now and the Day After Education
Tag Meir is a coalition comprised of 48 organizations from across the religious-secular spectrum that works to combat “price tag” attacks and hate crimes. Our 2022 project will provide urgent support visits to victims of hate crimes, as well as events that demonstrate solidarity between all types of Israelis.
My Family Is in a Shelter. Many Families Have None.
As I write this, my family is sitting in their shelter in Rishon L’Tzion, taking cover from Iranian bombs. I, on the other hand, am sitting in Trump’s America—in New York City, to be precise, where my two daughters, my husband, and I are safe and sound. As crazy as it...
Building New Cultural Institutions for the Democratic Camp
Healthy societies ought not be afraid of art, and ought not fear criticism. Yet Netanyahu and his coalition are constantly putting pressure on Israel’s artistic community to fall in line. For more than a decade, successive culture ministers under Netanyahu have sought...
Demanding Accountability for Settler Violence
Our Torah portion last week, Mishpatim, includes a famous verse, referenced often by Jews around the world: “You shall not wrong or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt,” (Exodus 22:20). We usually understand this as a commandment to have...
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