Tag Archive: Israel Hofsheet (Be Free Israel)

Combating Discrimination in the Workplace

Israel Hofsheet (Be Free Israel) takes a supermarket to task for racist harassment of an employee.

Combating the Exclusion of Women

With the help of Shatil, the Forum Against the Exclusion of Women is fighting for gender equality.

Religious Freedom Victory: Public Transportation on Shabbat

Several Israeli municipalities successfully expand public transportation hours to Saturdays.

NIF Grantees Show Solidarity After San Diego Synagogue Attack

Israelis are sharing messages of support and solidarity after last week’s tragedy.

How Mickey Gitzin Became a Household Name

NIF’s senior staff person in Israel learned the value of improving the world from a young age.

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.

Mini-Markets, Major Issue

A new law has become a battleground for religious freedom as well as the autonomy of secular cities.

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.

New Israel Fund Names New Executive Director in Israel: Mickey Gitzin

Today, NIF named Mickey Gitzin as its new executive director in Israel. Gitzin will replace Rachel Liel, who steps down after eight years as the executive director of NIF in Israel. Liel will stay on as a member of NIF’s board.

Pushing for More Tolerant Jewish Spaces in Israel

From kashrut, to marriage, to the place of LGBTQ Israelis, a quiet revolution is underway.