הקהילה הישראלית בהמבורג
Israelische Community Hamburg e.V.
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Who we are
An initiative to establish an Israeli framework
The Israeli community in Hamburg is an initiative to establish an independent educational, cultural and social framework for Israelis in the city
Founding of the community
The community was founded on the Hanukkah holiday 2023, within the framework of a joint lighting of candles and for the purpose of the first meeting of Israelis in the city
The first meeting
About 80 people attended the first meeting of the community, an event that marked the beginning of the process of forming an Israeli community in the city
Strengthening the need for a community
October 7th strengthened the need of many Israelis in the city to create a protected space for conversations in Hebrew and a community framework that enables the "togetherness" that we have all been missing
An open and inclusive community
The community is open and inclusive to all Israelis and Israelis in the city as well as to those who are connected to Israeli culture and the Hebrew language and wish to be part of and participate in the Israeli community life
Education for the next generations
Since September 2025 we operate "Ma'agan" - an education center for Israeli children in the age of 3-10, in which over 30 children learn about Israeli culture and jewish tradition in their mother tongue (Hebrew)
The 💙 of the Community
Israeli Community
Diversity of People
Common Culture
What we do
Activities for Israeli families
Exciting activities in Hebrew language on weekends with touchpoints to Jewish holidays, reading, writing, singing and Hebrew literature as well as creative activities
Activities for Israeli holidays
Large, communal festive meals for the community with activities for children, community singing, folk dances and social activities
Social gatherings for adults
After-work bar evenings, women's groups and parties for young people as well as discussion evenings on topics of Israeli and Jewish culture and tradition, e.g. salon memories
Families
Activities for the whole family
Holidays
Traditional celebrations
Gatherings
Social events for adults
Online communication
Community channel on WhatsApp with subgroups by topic
Event Sequence in the Past Year
Major Events
17 major events in the spirit of Israeli holidays and festivals with an average attendance of 60-100 people
Family Gatherings
Dozens of bi-weekly meetings of Israeli families
Social Gatherings
Dozens of after-work evenings and social gatherings for adults
Additional Activities
Academic meetings, women's empowerment, and sports
The Organizational Structure of the Community
Community Initiatives
Volunteers from the community with personal initiatives that utilize the community platform:
Women's groups
Weekly bar and social gatherings
Sports activities
Leading Team
A team responsible for ongoing management and operation of events and activities, creation of annual plans, and strategic development
Platform for a Future Educational Institution
Activities for Israeli Families
Takes place in the premises of the Parent School in the Grindel district
Community Center
Similar to an Israeli community center, but with a clear focus on families with young children
Sponsored by the City of Hamburg
The location is fully financed by them and made available to the Israeli community free of charge
Available for weekly meetings on weekends and also in the afternoons during the week
The location has a variety of equipment for various purposes: games, musical instruments, craft materials, educational learning area and counseling
A team of mothers who lead the educational and cultural activities during the meetings
Opportunity for Israeli music lessons and Jewish culture
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Families
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Children
With a growing demand for a framework that enables education
in the Hebrew language and exposure to modern Israeli-Jewish culture
Our Vision for a Community School
Israeli Identity
Preservation of language and tradition
Community Center
Parent activities and involvement
Curriculum
Hebrew, tradition and culture
Strengthening Relationships
Family activities
Volunteerism and Growth
Community development initiatives
The community school of the Israeli community in Hamburg will ensure the preservation of Israeli identity, the Hebrew language, and the connection to modern Jewish tradition for families living far from Israel and interested in preserving and strengthening the Israeli character.
The school will be a center for community activities with parent involvement and strengthening the sense of belonging.
A comprehensive educational offering, including a curriculum for Hebrew and Israeli traditions with a focus on reading, writing, poetry, and Hebrew literature.
Strengthening the relationships between children and parents through creative activities and discussions about shared values.
A platform for gaining initiatives and strengthening the volunteer spirit among parents to advance the building and development of the community.
What is the added value of the Community Center (Beit Ha'Am - בית העם) ?
Clearer regularity and continuity
Building an infrastructure for weekly activities to instill continuity and coherence in the community
Professional support, guidance, and training
Professional support, guidance, and training for the educational staff, including learning materials in line with the "Hebrew-for-me" pedagogical concept
Integration into a global network
Integration of the educational institution as part of a global network of the World Zionist Organization and the Community Institute, which will enable professional consultation and knowledge sharing
Vision 2026
Expanding our non-profit organization
In progress - Founding a non-profit organization with a view to opening in Mai 2025
Founding the Community's Education Center
"Beit Ha'Am"
Initial Funding of €5000 for opening the education center is already secured
Qualification Programm for Hebrew teachers for two groups in the ages of 3-14 and acquisition of teaching materials and pedagogical infrastructure
Establishing a "Parents-Community" for raising engagement and commitment among the adults and thus broadening the activities spectrum
Conceptualizing an Israeli Community Center
Activities and offers for various age groups, Israeli and non Israeli alike, in cooperation with partner organizations in the city such as the Jewish Community, Judges for Jewish Life, German-Israeli Society and more, to strengthen Israeli culture in the city and serve as an "integrative bridge" between Israelis, Germans and all other cultures and nationalities in Hamburg
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