Beyond the Ghetto Wall – Concerts in Memory of Rywka Lipszyc
In November, Polish composer and accordionist Maciej Zimka will premiere a new work inspired by the diary of Rywka Lipszyc, a Jewish teenager from the Łódź Ghetto. Combining mezzo-soprano, chamber ensemble and electronic sounds, the work will be performed in Kraków, Łódź and Gdańsk under the patronage of the Polish Institute in Tel Aviv.
25
11.2026
27
11.2026
Music, News
Bezalel Students on a Study Visit to Poland
Undergraduate and graduate students from Bezalel’s Department of Fine Arts deepened their understanding of Polish sculpture through ceramics workshops at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko, an exploration of the development of sculpture in Poland, and visits to leading art institutions.
27
09.2026
01
10.2026
News, Visual arts
European Day of Languages
Come celebrate with us the languages, cultures and people that make Europe what it is – and discover how even a few words can open the door to a whole new world!
15
10.2026
News
Join us – we are looking for a Cultural Project Manager!
If you are looking for meaningful work that combines management, creativity and cultural engagement in an international environment, we would be delighted to receive your application for the position of Cultural Project Manager at the Polish Institute!
18
09.2026
12
10.2026
News
Summer Intensive Film Workshops at the Polish National Film School in Łódź
A unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers, audiovisual artists, and film students to develop their creative practice under the guidance of internationally acclaimed directors, cinematographers, and artists. Join a series of intensive workshops combining artistic mentorship, hands-on experience, and experimentation in the professional environment of one of the world’s most renowned film schools.
24
08.2026
25
09.2026
Film, News
Summer picnic of the Polish community on the beach in Tel Aviv
The June sunset, the sound of the waves, and picnic blankets spread out on Frishman Beach created a unique setting for the first outdoor event in the “Polish Encounters” series. On June 25, a large group of representatives of the Polish-speaking community in Israel, families with children, and friends of Polish culture gathered to spend a summer evening together in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
25
06.2026
News
More than 250 participants attended the Polish Communities Days in Tel Aviv
On 18–19 June 2026, the first edition of Polish Communities Days took place at the Ennis Cultural Centre in Jaffa. The conference was a unique event dedicated to dialogue, cooperation, and relationship-building among communities, institutions, and local governments from Poland and Israel.
18
06.2026
19
06.2026
History, News
Anna Bikont nominated for the 2026 Nike Literary Award for her latest book
One of the leading voices in contemporary Polish literary reportage receives further recognition for her research on the choices made by Polish Jews after the Second World War.
05
06.2026
News
Polish encounters #5
We invite Polish speakers, families with children, and all enthusiasts of Polish culture to join us for a summer evening on the beach filled with conversation, new connections, and a splendid atmosphere.
25
06.2026
Kids, News