Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Launches Its Inaugural Cultural Season
Dozens of performances, festivals, open-air cinema events, and international cultural programs will transform the Museum into a new cultural hub in the heart of Jerusalem
Boaz Sharabi, Assaf Amdursky, Shlomi Shaban, Yael Kraus, Rafi Perski, Tamir Grinberg, Jane Bordeaux, Rami Kleinstein, Eifo HaYeled, Dana Berger, Lihi Toledano, and many others will all be part of the new cultural season.
Alongside the music performances, the season will introduce a series of open-air cinema events featuring special screenings of beloved films paired with live performances and large-scale parties, as well as talks, festivals, and cultural programs throughout the year.
The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, an international institution dedicated to advancing tolerance, society, and culture, is expanding its activities with the launch of its new Art & Culture Conference Center, which aims to position Jerusalem as a leading destination for cultural events on both the Israeli and international stage. Throughout the year, the Museum will host concerts, festivals, film screenings, discussions, conferences, and a wide range of cultural programming, based on the belief that culture creates opportunities for people, communities, and ideas to come together.
The new Art & Culture Conference Center features an open-air amphitheater with seating for approximately 1,200 guests, equipped with a giant LED screen and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems; a 400-seat auditorium; an outdoor plaza for events and intimate performances; a conference center; and additional event spaces. Its advanced infrastructure and ability to host multiple events simultaneously, from major concerts and festivals to film screenings, boutique performances, and talks, position the Museum as one of Israel’s newest and most distinctive cultural destinations.
The cultural season opened with a sold-out weekend celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hadag Nahash and continues on July 30 with a special Tu B’Av concert by Boaz Sharabi. Upcoming performances include “Singing the High Windows,” featuring Assaf Amdursky, Shlomi Shaban, and Yael Kraus (August 20); Rafi Perski celebrating the 35th anniversary of his landmark album How Many Times Did You Count to 10? (August 27); Tamir Grinberg with special guest Valerie Hamaty (September 23); and the Sukkot Festival, featuring Eifo HaYeled with Dana Berger, Rami Kleinstein with Lihi Toledano, Jane Bordeaux with special guest Alon Eder, and an additional headlining performance to be announced.
One of the season’s highlights is the Summer Cinema Series, featuring open-air screenings of cult classic films followed by live performances or themed parties. Planned events include Dirty Dancing , followed by an ’80s-themed party; Mamma Mia! , followed by an ABBA tribute by Rockville; and Operation Grandma (Mivtza Savta), followed by a Hebrew music dance party with DJ Shira Schwartz. The concept offers a complete evening of entertainment that combines film, live music, and a post-screening celebration with a single ticket.
Later this year, the Museum will expand its programming with international performances, festivals, lecture series, and additional collaborations as part of its vision to become a home for diverse cultural experiences that connect audiences, artists, and ideas from Jerusalem to the world.
Jonathan Riss, Managing Director of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, said:
“The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was founded on the belief that meaningful encounters between people can create change, strengthen society, and build bridges between different communities. Culture is one of the most powerful and universal ways to create those encounters.
Through our new Art & Culture Conference Center, we are creating a place where creativity sparks conversation, where diverse audiences come together through shared experiences, and where Jerusalem serves as a meeting point for artists, ideas, and people from Israel and around the world. This is a significant step toward realizing our vision of establishing the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem as one of Israel’s leading cultural institutions and as a vibrant space for dialogue, innovation, and human
