Israel is an old new country, small in size, but with a culturally active, heterogeneous population. Four thousands years of Jewish heritage, over a century of Zionism, and more than half a century of modern statehood have contributed to a culture which has already created an identity of its own, while preserving the uniqueness of 70 different communities. A largely immigrant society, Israel’s creative expression has absorbed many different cultural and social influences, as it blends tradition and innovation, and strives to steer a course between Israeli particularism  and universalism. The constant search for cultural identity is expressed through creativity in a broad range of art forms, appreciated and enjoyed by a great many people as part of daily life. (facts about Israel)

The Cultural Department of the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco opens the door to Israeli Culture within the Pacific Northwest region – every year the department produces scores of performances by Israeli artists (musicians, writers, actors) bringing the best of Israel’s culture to our region.

As part of our outreach efforts, this year the cultural department will be focusing on introducing Israeli culture to the local LGBT community, the Russian Jewish and the Chinese community.

List of cultural institutions in Israel