Identity and Community
The Identity and Community Division focuses on strengthening relationships among Israel’s diverse identity groups. Through constructive dialogue, we support processes of identity exploration, rooted in cohesion and mutual respect.
Our work is tailored to the character of each community and provides professional support to local stakeholders across the country. We develop relevant content, lead trainings and facilitation processes, and build connections within communities as well as with partners in Israel and abroad, such as JCC Global.
This work promotes social resilience, cohesion across Israeli society, dialogue between different identities, mutual responsibility, belonging, collaboration, and an ongoing connection between tradition and renewal.
Leading programs include:
- Mandela - promoting inclusion of people with disabilities through leisure and cultural enrichment activities)
- Masa’i – Amcha Ami (Jewish Peoplehood) - connection with Jewish communities abroad
- Story of a Journey - immigration experiences of the Ethiopian community
- Hiburim (Connections) - community leadership for new immigrants from France)
- Magshimim - youth volunteers through the global Honeycomb Foundation)
- Growing Again - rebuilding communities in the south following the October 7 war
- PELE Program - educational enrichment for immigrant youth
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Local Beat Israel – Making Music, Building Community
Local Beat is a nationwide musical initiative of the IACC that combines experiential study of sources from Jewish-Israeli musical culture with the creation of original music. The program is open to musicians age 21 and up – singers, solo instrumentalists, and ensembles, who work in diverse formats. They take part in a structured creative process that deepens their connection to Jewish identity and to one another.
Tu B'Shvat is a wonderful opportunity for the community to gather and sit together around a table and celebrate the species in which the Land of Israel was blessed and together celebrate the community's abundance and diversity.
The Connected program for immigrant youth from France provides a supportive informal framework to help support and help immigrant children integrate into Israeli society.
A project of the Community Center Society that was established to support community preparations to mark the anniversary of the massacre and the outbreak of war.
Tish B'Av events are held at the community centers of the Society for Community Centers on the eve of Tish B'Av, by the Sderot Conference for Society and Education.
A dialogue program to increase cohesion and strengthen social resilience, in partnership with President Herzog's Office.
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Identity and Community News
The virtual home for men and women with disabilities
Sometimes all you need is one place where you can just be 🌱 When routine goes awry and the days at home get longer, This is challenging for all of us, especially for those dealing with disabilities. This is exactly why we established "The Greenhouse": the company's virtual home for community centers for men and women with disabilities, autism, and mental health issues. A safe space for online meetings, stress relief, and social connection. What awaits you in the greenhouse? 🎨 Leisure...
Refuge case for the soul
The Home Front Command has already explained to the public what they should pack in an emergency situation—but what about the mind? …
Holon Community and Leisure Network reaches out to the community even in times of war
Since the beginning of Operation "The Roar of the Hari", the community center teams of the Community and Leisure Network, in Holon, have held a variety of activities for the welfare of the city's residents.