National Cultural Basket
The IACC operates the Arts Enrichment program on behalf of Israel’s Ministry of Education. The program’s central mission is to advance educational goals by exposing K-12 students across Israel to a rich cultural world of theater, dance, music, film, literature, and visual arts.
The program aims to cultivate informed and thoughtful cultural engagement, helping to develop creative and critical thinking among students. It broadens horizons and nurtures the next generation of culture lovers in Israel.
The artistic repertoire is selected by professional committees composed of leading experts in each artistic field, who help tailor the content to the unique needs and characteristics of each community.
The program includes educational materials and structured activities designed to prepare students before performances and help them process and reflect on the experience afterward. Prices for performances and cultural encounters are significantly subsidized to ensure accessibility to all.
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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