Rejecting Segregation in Israeli Hospitals

Troubling reports that maternity wards were segregating Jewish and Arab mothers drove progressive Israelis to respond.

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NIF Brings Israeli “Shared Society” to 13 Cities

The New Israel Fund, the leading organization advancing democracy and equality in Israel, is sponsoring a series of programs in spring 2016 featuring Israeli and American experts on shared society from a variety of perspectives. Because as in-depth as the Pew survey is, it doesn’t tell us why Israeli society has become so fractured – and what can be done to fix it.

They Will Not Back Down

Israel is in the midst of a mighty struggle for civil rights, and your brothers and sisters in that movement need your partnership and support.

“It All Starts with Education,” Declares New Anti-Racism Campaign

From online videos to the halls of the Knesset, Shatil is leading the fight against racism in Israel.

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Open Tables, Open Hearts

A unique grassroots initiative builds shared society through shared dinner tables.

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New Research Reveals the Underrepresentation of Arabs in the Israeli Media

Despite making up 1/5 of Israel’s population, Arab guests are hard to find on Israeli TV.

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Shared Society Through Soccer

NIF’s Kick Racism out of Soccer Project seeks new projects to promote shared society and Jewish-Arab partnership.

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Op-Ed: Pew Findings Not Surprising, But Also Not Irreversible

NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch writes for JTA about the recently released Pew Research Center poll surveying attitudes among Israeli citizens.

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Bridging Gaps in Tense Times

A better future for Israel is not only possible, it’s being built as we speak.

The Other Side of the Story

The media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.