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Culture

The Cultural Division focuses on developing and enriching cultural life within community centers across Israel. We promote local artistic and cultural creation, provide professional training for local cultural leaders in each community center, and implement a wide range of initiatives tailored to the diverse identities within each community.

Our programs foster rich and inclusive expression for Israel’s diverse tapestry of cultures. We support the preservation of cultural traditions alongside contemporary creativity, with the goal of creating spaces for meaningful intercultural dialogue.

Activities include performances, creative workshops, local festivals, and heritage exploration seminars, as well as intergenerational encounters focused on themes of origin and identity. Together, these initiatives strengthen individuals’ connection to their community and to their cultural heritage.

Programs

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Tu B'Shvat

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.

It's been a year! – October 7th Memorial Events

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.

No Torah study tonight – Tish B'Av events

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.

Time to Talk

A dialogue program to increase cohesion and strengthen social resilience, in partnership with President Herzog's Office.

National Cultural Basket

The Arts Enrichment Program exposes Israeli K-12 students to diverse artistic fields, inspiring them to engage thoughtfully through rich cultural worlds.

Unique professional materials in the field

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Derech Eretz Program

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

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

Connecting to Community: A Festive Summer Event for French Olim in Jerusalem

Connecting to Community: A Festive Summer Event for French Olim in Jerusalem

The annual summer event of Mehubarim, IACC’s program for French olim, was recently held at its first stop in Jerusalem, bringing together approximately 1,200 immigrant children and parents.
The Mehubarim Program provides children and young people from French-speaking immigrant families with a supportive informal framework, helping them integrate into Israeli society and develop a stronger sense of community and belonging.

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