Jerusalem Institute of Justice

Michael Decker

Senior Legal Activist

After studying biblical history and theology at the Israel College of the Bible, Michael went on to complete a degree in law from the Ramat Gan Academic College of Law, with a concentration on civil rights. He majored in constitutional law while focusing on the relationship between religion and state within the Nation of Israel and equal protection by law of minority groups, including the Evangelical community and Messianic Jews. Michael joined the Jerusalem Institute of Justice in 2006 and currently serves as Senior Legal Activist.

Michael specializes in immigration law and civil rights with a concentration on prevention of illegal discrimination based on one's religious affiliation.

Beyond his work for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, Michael works at one of the leading law firms in Israel where he specializes in real estate law, corporate law and charity law, granting ongoing consultation to many non-profit organizations in Israel focusing upon education, humanitarian needs, social justice and civil rights.

In addition to his professional activities, Michael serves on the board of several Messianic and Christian non-profit entities and is part of the leadership team of Congregation Shemen Sasson, an indigenous congregation of Israeli Evangelical believers.