Embassy of the United States Tel Aviv, Israel

Antigone Rising Israel 2012

"Antigone Rising" rocks and Israelis respond! U.S. Arts Envoy, Antigone Rising powered through performances 

America Day in Haifa University

Eight-meter red, white, and blue, ballooned arches, patriotic bunting, American flags, and popcorn-on-tap provided a festive backdrop to an events-packed “America Day,” .. 

Legacy Hip hop group

Legacy Hip hop group from New Jersey creates music about faith, love, struggle, and the pursuit of beauty in life and art. Their alternative hip hop sound is influenced by various genres of music including West African percussive music, house, jazz, and break-beat.. 

Resolving Present Disputes by Deconstructing the Past: Narrative-Focused Conflict Mediation

Concert to celebrate the Daniel Pearl World Music Days

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to invite the public to a unique concert in memory of Daniel Pearl, More »

U.S. Ambassador Stresses Strength of U.S.-Israel Relationship and the Embassy’s Commitment to Helping the Ultraorthodox Enter the Workforce (September 19)

During visits to Jerusalem’s newly renovated Lander Institute’s Haredi campus, and the Kemach Foundation.. 

American-Celtic-Gypsy Duo Sings, Fiddles, and Clogs in Jerusalem

Larry Unger and Eden MacAdam-Somer gave a thrilling performance at the American Center with a repertoire spanning many continents and genres..  Photos »

Starting Young: the American Center Brings 70 Arab and Jewish preschoolers together for Puppet Show

January 31, 2011 

International Holocaust Day Program: The Search for Arabs Who Protected Jews in North Africa

Palestinians and Israelis Remember the Holocaust Together (January 26, 2011) 

PD Tel Aviv Hosts a Reunion for Israeli and Palestinian Students of American Studies

PD Tel Aviv hosted a reunion of Israeli and Palestinian students who participated in a year-long course on U.S. democracy taught in parallel at Oberlin College, Al Quds and Tel Aviv Universities.(January 11, 2011)  

January 6 - The American Center's inaugural Poetry Slam

Congrats to Aryeh Bernstein for winning the Poetry Slam last night. You can read one of his poems in the Notes Section. Who will win the next Slam on February 7? 

December 28, 2010-January 8, 2011 - Brady Allred Leads Choral Workshops in Israel,

Celebrated American choir conductor Brady Allred led a series of workshops.. 

"Hot Rod" Legend, Bill Kirchen, Rocks Out With Music Students

Rockabilly legend, former bandmate of Commander Cody and originator of the genre known as "roots rock" Bill Kirchen brought his unique style of music to Jerusalem on Thursday, November 18, as part of the State Department's Performing Arts Initiative program. Kirchen and his band gave a hands-on workshop for almost 100 music students (ages 8-16) at the Yellow Submarine, a nonprofit music organization and one of Jerusalem's most popular live music venues. 

Pilobolus – A Dazzling Workshop with Jerusalem Dance Students (November 9, 2010)

Three members of the award-winning Pilobolus Dance Theater, which began as a group of students 40 years ago at Dartmouth, demonstrated their unique style of physical performance for 100 university dance and movement students, followed by a 90-minute workshop..  

Israeli-Arab Scholarship Program

Celebrating 15 years of the Israeli-Arab Scholarship Program (IASP). Since this program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1991, over fiftyy-five IASP students received graduate training in the United States. 

U.S. EMBASSY TO HOST PROFESSIONALS IN COMMUNITY COALITION BUILDING

Two community coalition-building professionals will be in Israel the first week of March to conduct workshops and training sessions with community leaders in several mixed towns. 

David Yellin College of Education Holds Cultural Event at American Center (May 20)

Dr. Aliza Yahav, chair of David Yellin’s English Department, brought 40 teacher trainees to the American Center Jerusalem to present papers and receive “best practices” awards 

Kennedy Center President Leads Symposium for Cultural Institutions at Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Jerusalem (May 18-19, 2009)

The Office of Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy supported and facilitated a two-day Arts Management symposium led by Michael Kaiser, President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. 

Janice Harrington, the Lady of Blues, Gospel and Jazz, to Visit Israel February 26 - March 1, 2009

Janice Harrington, the Lady of Blues, Gospel, and Jazz, will be in Israel February 26 - March 1, 2009 

Ambassador James B. Cunningham Meets with the "Future" Generation, a Diverse Group of Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Students Destined for Israeli Public Sector (January 25, 2009)

On January 25, 2009, Ambassador Cunningham spoke at The American Center Jerusalem to a group of 25 ethnically diverse, multi-disciplinary undergraduate students of Hebrew University "Atidim" ("Futures") program 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Gala Performance At the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center Tuesday, (September 9, 2008)

One of a series of cultural events that the American Embassy is sponsoring in celebration of the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Israel diplomatic relations.