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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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
From the Ashes We Rise: Honoring the Heroes of October 7
Ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC) has launched “MeAfar Kumi” (“From the Ashes We Rise”) — a digital platform dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of heroes from across the different fronts of the war.
The platform also provides practical tools for planning memorial ceremonies, including suggested content, songs, readings, and ceremony timelines.
Derech Eretz Program
At a time when we are all looking for creative ways to help teenagers disconnect from their screens and engage in meaningful activities, the Israel Association of Community Centers’ Derech Eretz Program, led by the Department for Children, Youth and Young Adults, is doing exactly that — with inspiring results across the country.
The program operates in more than 65 local authorities throughout Israel and reaches nearly 15,000 teenagers from all sectors and religious backgrounds. Its goal is t
Celebrating Summer, Community and Belonging
Approximately 180 participants and staff members from IACC’s Re’im Program came together for a special summer event at Migdal Tzedek National Park in Rosh HaAyin.
The event was a joint initiative of IACC’s Department for People with Disabilities and the Sports and Healthy Lifestyle Department, in partnership with Telma – Families of Champions. The collaboration reflects a shared approach that sees physical activity, meaningful leisure and social connection as essential elements of quality of