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.
Israeli Police Detained a Man and Cut Up his Kippah. NIF’s Civil Society Protection Hub Stepped In.
Two weeks ago, Alex Sinclair, a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was detained by the police and thrown into jail. His crime? Publicly expressing his vision for a better, more peaceful future for all Israelis and Palestinians. He did this by walking out...
Five Thousand People, One Message: It’s Time for Peace
The atmosphere was electric. There were art installations, performances, and speeches from a roster of the most inspiring Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers alive today. And there were the people: over five thousand of them, gathered together on a sunny afternoon in...
Director’s Note: What We’re Funding in Israel in 2026
Only five months into 2026, this year is already testing what it means to hold on to hope. War, extremism, and deepening division continue to shape daily life in Israel, bringing real pain for Israelis and all people in the Middle East. Yet so does the determination...
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