Intangible Cultural Heritage of Israel Center

The Jerusalem Biennale, the largest international platform dedicated to contemporary Jewish art, opens its doors across 21 different venues in Jerusalem. This year’s overarching theme, De Profundis, brings together over 250 Israeli and international artists spanning 42 unique contemporary exhibitions.

The Israel Folktale Archives (IFA) houses more than 24,000 distinct folk narratives. Far from being static history, these stories represent the vibrant memories of over 25 different ethnic communities, including Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Mizrahi, Druze, Bedouin, and Arab folklore.

We are developing dedicated research and documentation programs focused on traditional languages such as Yiddish, Ladino, and Judeo-Arabic, alongside the oral traditions of the Ethiopian, Yemenite, Druze, Bedouin, and Circassian communities.

ICH Israel is currently developing a comprehensive online Inventory spanning domains such as culinary traditions, social practices, traditional craftsmanship, and oral expressions.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Center of Israel specializes in educational courses and workshops designed for future heritage leaders like folk dance teachers, folk music teachers, and theater producers.