Today, despite the varied programming aimed at educating Jewish people of different ages about Jewish identity, there is still a lack of knowledge about Jewish culture among contemporary Jewry. Many Jews have never been exposed first-hand to Jewish traditional texts, and the remarkable world they contain. At the same time, many Jews and non-Jews ...
In July 2011 the Mystorin Theatre Group from Israel presented the world premier of “Baalei Shem” in the Main Square in Krakow, Poland in the framework of the International Street Theatre Festival “Ulica 24”. The performance was supported by the European Jewish ...
21,000 people attended three festival's in Israel's periphery; enjoying a community cultural experience in Gilboa, Jerusalem`s neighborhood Katamonim, and Lod. Each festival was produced in cooperation with a "Cultural Leaders group" made up of local youth, led by our organization`s peer mentors, and in cooperation with the local council or municipality. It was a thrilling ...
In Israel today, 70% of the population between the ages 18-45, both Jewish and Arab, cannot afford to participate in cultural events more than once a year. 75% of Israel's peripheral and marginalized communities suffer from high rates of unemployment and lack of government ...
Festival BeShekel 2009 is kicking off its festival season on June 30th in Gilboa. Two additional festivals will take place in the Katarmonin neighborhood of Jerusalem on July 6th and Lod on July 8th. The festival, the creation of Sha'anan Streett (founder of the Israeli hip hop band, Hadag Nahash), Haim Ooliel, Carmi Wurtman ...
