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 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.
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.
The Arts Enrichment Program exposes Israeli K-12 students to diverse artistic fields, inspiring them to engage thoughtfully through rich cultural worlds.
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Givat Shmuel – No Exclusion, Only Belonging
Raising Awareness About Social Exclusion Among Teens It all began with a dance performance set to the song “Umbrella Child”, created by Chen Salem-Blu, Director of the Community Center’s Professional Dance School, for the school’s end-of-year showcase. The song, performed by singer Atara Oria, addresses the painful reality of social exclusion and is based on her personal life story. “As the dancers rehearsed, we could all feel the emotional power of the song and the choreography,” Salem-Blu...
A Special Intergenerational Phototherapy Project in Givat Shmuel
This week, the community of Givat Shmuel marked the conclusion of the “Koach Guy – Intergenerational Connections” program, a meaningful social-educational initiative held at the local community center. The program is named in memory of Major Guy Yaakov Nazri, a company commander in Battalion 52, who fell in combat in Gaza in October 2024. Throughout the year, local teenagers and senior citizens participated in a unique phototherapy workshop, using photography as a tool to build dialogue,...
A Meaningful Visit to the Yaldudes Early Childhood Center in Acre
On June 9, a moving visit took place at the Yaldudes Early Childhood Center in Acre, where a shelter was transformed into a welcoming learning space thanks to the generous support of Keren Hayesod.