Jewish · Zionist · Humanist

Renewing Jewish culture for Israeli life today.

The Shitim Institute helps educators, communities, and cultural leaders create meaningful Jewish holidays and life-cycle ceremonies rooted in heritage and responsive to contemporary society.

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Heritage

We preserve the Kibbutz Holiday Archive, a nationally recognized collection documenting nearly a century of Jewish and Israeli cultural creativity.

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Education

We train educators, community leaders, and cultural professionals to make Jewish tradition meaningful, participatory, and relevant.

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Renewal

We develop ceremonies, learning resources, and community processes that strengthen belonging, responsibility, healing, and hope.