Four thousand 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 energetic creativity in a broad range of art forms, appreciated and enjoyed by a great many people as part of daily life. The Cultural Affairs Department of the Israeli Consulate in Toronto and Western Canada opens the door to Israeli Culture within the region – its mission is to bring the best and the most exciting of Israel’s culture to our region.