Due to the unfolding impact of COVID-19 and our planned Hagigah Ivrit, celebrating Hebrew and Hebrew Culture are postponed. Visit HebrewLanguageCouncil.org for updates.
The American Zionist Movement is a proud co-sponsor of Hagigah Ivrit: A Festival Celebrating the Hebrew Language and Culture which will take place in North America from March 15th through April 1st, 2020.
Hebrew is a language both old and new, the language of both the Bible and the daily life of modern Israel. We invite you to join us at a wide range of events celebrating Hebrew – the vibrant language of Israel expressed in its literature, movies, songs, and more.
MISSION
Hagigah Ivrit (חגיגה עברית), “a festival of Hebrew”, will raise the profile of Hebrew in North America by creating and supporting local events and activities that celebrate the language and its culture.
Through comprehensive programming, Hagigah Ivrit aims to strengthen the importance of Hebrew for enthusiasts of all backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the language.
ABOUT
Hagigah Ivrit (חגיגה עברית) is an annual celebration of Hebrew that will take place from March 15th through April 1st, 2020.
Sponsored by the Council for Hebrew Language and Culture in North America, The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life, and the World Zionist Organization, Hagigah Ivrit will feature a variety of artistic and academic events that aims to engage a wide range of audiences in the beauty of the Hebrew language, aims to stimulate interest in and excitement for Hebrew culture, and expand the use of Hebrew language in North America.
