New French courses
2026-01-12 00:00 - 2026-12-31 00:00 UTC | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Registration is still open for our New French courses

A1.1 level
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Starting from Wednesday, January 14th

A1.2 level
Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Starting from Thursday, January 15th

To register contact us | للتسجيل تواصلوا معنا
WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

Arabic courses
2026-01-14 00:00 - 2026-12-31 00:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Beginners level
Thursdays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Starting from Thursday, January 15th

Pre-intermediate level
Tuesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM

For registration, contact us
WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

Dabkeh courses
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
New Dabkeh courses – Folklore dance | Nouveaux cours de Dabké – Danse folkloriqueStarting from Tuesday, January 20th | A partir du mardi, le 20 janvierBeginners | Débutants Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Mardi de 18h30 à 19h30Advanced | Confirmés Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | Mardi de 17h30 à 18h30For registration contact us ! | Pour inscription, contactez-nous ! WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542

Painting course with Ahed Izhiman
2026-01-28 12:30 - 15:30
For more details and registration:
https://forms.gle/ZHZgWyHaRxbFvAfs8

French courses for Teenagers
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Ages : 12-16 years old
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

For more information and to register, contact us!

WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

New French courses for kids
2026-02-01 15:30 - 2026-12-31 17:30 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
French Club
العمر : 6-9 سنوات
الأربعاء من الساعة 3:30 ظهراً حتى الساعة 5:30 ظهراً
Ages : 6-9 years old
Wednesdays from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

French Lab
العمر : 10-12 سنة
الخميس من الساعة 3:30 ظهراً حتى الساعة 5:30 ظهراً

Ages : 10-12 years old
Thursdays from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

للمزيد من المعلومات والتسجيل تواصلوا معنا!
For more information and to register, contact us!

WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

A1.2 level French Morning Class
2026-02-02 10:30 - 2026-05-31 12:30 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Registration is open for our New French coursesA1.2 level Morning ClassMondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMStarting from Monday, February 2ndTo register contact us | للتسجيل تواصلوا معنا WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542 Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

Lapland | Land of Snow and the Northern Lights
2026-02-05 00:00 - 2026-02-10 00:00 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
Lapland | Land of Snow and the Northern Lights
Northern Finland – Rovaniemi
February 5-10

An epic winter adventure through pristine white snow,

Northern Lights chase
Santa Claus Village
Huskies | 🦌 Reindeer
Snowmobile | ❄️ Arctic Floating

KLM Flights
23 kg + 8 kg baggage allowance
Comfortable accommodation
Full range of activities + guide

Prices start from $3900

Special Effects Makeup Workshop
2026-02-12 14:30 - 17:30 | Al-mamal, Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem
Special Effects Makeup Workshop – Kinar Zaabi – Limited spots available, please register now!

From cuts and bruises to realistic burns 👁️‍🗨️ A hands-on workshop for beginners that opens the door to the world of cinematic SFX, with live application and professional guidance.

📍 The Lab – Old City, Jerusalem
🗓 February 12 | ⏰ 2:30 – 5:30 PM

Short Films: Your First Steps in Your Filmmaking Career
2026-02-13 15:30 - 17:30 | Al-mamal, Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem
Short Films: Your First Steps in Your Filmmaking Career
An open discussion with director and producer Muayad Alayan about how to start, develop your idea, and get your film to festivals 🎞️
📍 The Lab – Old City, Jerusalem
🗓 February 13 | ⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 PM

the first edition of the Jerusalem Short Film Festival
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
As part of the first edition of the Jerusalem Short Film Festival, we are delighted to present a special Children’s Short Film Program at the French Institute – Chateaubriand, Jerusalem.

February 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Jerusalem: A Beacon of Cultural Radiance,
2026-02-14 12:00 - 19:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
Under the slogan "Jerusalem: A Beacon of Cultural Radiance," and as part of its relaunch, the Yabous Cultural Center presents the Jerusalem Market for 2026, with renewed vibrancy and energy.

This year's Jerusalem Market showcases over 30 artistic and craft projects from small, emerging, and established businesses. The market's space aims to support local creativity, revitalize the Yabous Cultural Center, and provide a genuine platform for these projects to display their work and connect directly with the Jerusalem community. This edition features a rich mix of artistic and craft projects; new projects participating for the first time, alongside those that have been part of the Jerusalem Market in previous editions, in an experience that blends innovation and continuity, brimming with creativity and the spirit of Jerusalem.

Join us and be part of supporting art, crafts, and small businesses.

Saturday, February 14, 2026
From 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Winter Camp
2026-02-16 09:00 - 2026-02-20 15:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Sign up your kids in our Winter Camp !From February 16th to 20th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand Painting, arts, music and workshops in French for kids
For registration contact us ! WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542

Adult choir
2026-02-20 00:00 - 2026-06-30 00:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
The choir engages in group work within a professional choral framework, whether for new participants or those who have joined in previous sessions.

The choir is led by instructor Marcel Batshoun, and the training lasts for four months, culminating in a final performance where participants showcase the fruits of their labor and artistic experience on stage.

The idea for the choir arose in response to public demand and the scarcity of adult choirs in Jerusalem.

Age requirement: 25 years and above

Open to both genders

For inquiries:

026261045 | 026263230

Registration is available at the National Conservatory of Music on Zahra Street by filling out a registration form.

Registration fee: 500 NIS

Online Digital Artmaking Program
2026-02-25 00:00 - 2026-03-11 00:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
Yabous Cultural Centre and Arch Jerusalem, invites you to apply for an online digital art program exploring Jerusalem through contemporary creative practices. Through a series of interactive workshops, selected participants will develop practical digital skills and create narrative digital maps inspired by heritage, memory, and place. The journey will culminate in a collective interactive digital exhibition.
If you are passionate about digital art and storytelling, this is your space to create and share your vision

Jerusalem Short Film Festival
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Al-mamal, Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem
Following the success of the Jerusalem Short Film Festival, we are pleased to invite you to a special extension screening at the Institut Français de Jerusalem – Chateaubriand.
March 3, 2026
7:30 PM
The evening will feature a curated selection of outstanding short films by local, Arab, and international filmmakers; offering a rich panorama of contemporary cinematic storytelling.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience once again the diversity and artistic depth that characterized this year’s festival.
Registration is required; link is in the bio.
Please see the attached images for the full program.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Iftar followed by Live Music
2026-03-05 17:30 - 21:30 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Join us for a special Ramadan evening at the French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand.
Iftar followed by a live concert with TARATAKA Group
Music by Wissam Murad.
Oud & Vocals: Wissam Murad
Percussion: Yacoub Abu Arafeh
Percussion: Almasa Abu Sneneh
Drums: Issam Murad
Violin: Murad Khoury
Bass Guitar: Marsel Dandis
French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand
05/03/2026
5:30 PM
140 NIS

Sensing Jerusalem
2026-03-17 00:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
Yabous Cultural Centre and Arch Jerusalem, invites you to apply for an online digital art program exploring Jerusalem through contemporary creative practices. Through a series of interactive workshops, selected participants will develop practical digital skills and create narrative digital maps inspired by heritage, memory, and place. The journey will culminate in a collective interactive digital exhibition.

Lapland | Land of Snow and the Northern Lights 2
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-26 00:00 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
Lapland | Land of Snow and the Northern Lights
Northern Finland – Rovaniemi
21/03 - 26/03
An epic winter adventure through pristine white snow,
Northern Lights chase
Santa Claus Village Huskies | Reindeer Snowmobile | Arctic Floating
KLM Flights
23 kg + 8 kg baggage allowance
Comfortable accommodation Full range of activities + guide
Prices start from $3900

Japan Trip
2026-03-22 00:00 - 2026-04-04 00:00 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
Japan is a crazy story in itself! But what about Japan during Sakura season?

This is where it's more than just a trip, and let me tell you why:

Imagine walking under a pink sky,
with cherry blossoms falling,
and seeing all the trees and streets in pink,
and people from all over the world,
coming just for this color,
and for the beautiful photos 📸

For the first time, we're taking this trip during the most famous season in Japan, Asia, and the world:
"Sakura"

From Tokyo to Hakone to Fuji to Kyoto to Osaka to Nara 📍
From silent Sakura gardens to streets teeming with life
To ancient and historic temples
A journey that balances the spirit, nature, and deep Japanese culture

March 22 – April 4

The program includes:

International flights (Etihad Airways)
23 kg checked bag + handbag
All internal transportation and bullet trains
Accommodation in selected hotels + traditional Ryokan
Meals as mentioned in the program
All activities and tours as mentioned
Cherry blossom experience in Japan's most beautiful locations
Organization and accompaniment throughout the trip
Feeding deer in Nara
Boat tour overlooking Mount Fuji

A trip to Cairo – Luxor – Aswan
2026-03-31 08:52 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
A complete experience of history, the Nile, and the tranquility you need.

Starting from $1450 per person
Price includes:

7 days / 6 nights

International flights from Jordan ✈️
Domestic flights within Egypt 🛬
Complete program 🗺️
5-star hotels
Authentic experiences 🏛️
Transportation 🚌

Available on other dates upon request 📆
Not all travel is an escape…
Some travel reconnects you with yourself.

Travel that transforms you
Not just your destination

Peru Trip
2026-04-01 00:00 - 2026-04-12 00:00 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
A journey that will challenge you culturally, physically, and psychologically.
For adventurers and those seeking an out-of-the-box, unique experience, and to return with a wealth of stories, new friends, a challenge overcome, and a new achievement. To one of the world’s wonders, the lost city of Machu Picchu, the “Machtu Picchu” journey in Peru, from the magical alleys of Cusco to the legend of Machu Picchu and the Salcantay adventure that will transform you from within. 12 days of travel, awareness, laughter, and challenge. Fully organized… Just prepare yourself to live the experience
April 1 – April 12
Starting from $4900
Includes flights, accommodation, the route, and all details

Good Friday service with Holy Communion ✣ at the study center of »Study in Israel«
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Study Center of “Study in Israel”, Ha Ari 25, (Rehavia)
Worship service with communion
at the study center of “Study in Israel”, Ha Ari 25, Jerusalem (Rehavia).
There are two shelters there.
Management: Pastor Ann-Kathrin Hasselmann

On the way to Easter Vigil Service via Zoom from Jerusalem
2026-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
We are holding a church service via Zoom.
It is led by Pastor Ines Fischer .

Due to the war with Iran, the churches in Jerusalem’s Old City are closed. At the usual time for our prayer for peace, we invite you to join us online for the Easter Vigil.
The Zoom access is:

https://is.gd/y6mWZz (direct) or
Meeting ID: 976 8331 9026
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Easter Sunday service with Holy Communion
2026-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Study Center of “Study in Israel”, Ha Ari 25, (Rehavia)
Worship service with Holy Communion
at the study center of “Study in Israel”, HaAri 25, Jerusalem (Rehavia).
Led by: Provost Joachim Lenz

French courses for Beginners A1.1 level for Adults
2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Registrations are open for our New French courses until April, 15th
Total Beginners A1.1 level for Adults
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

To register for this course or for other levels
https://forms.gle/x759JnpF9ii337wu6

For more information, contact us

WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

Reunion camping
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
Need to pause for a moment… and listen to yourself?
A night camping by the sea… simplicity, tranquility, and people on the same wavelength.

From deep breathing
To hiking and swimming
To a campfire and real conversation

A simple experience… but with a profound impact.

Tantura
Friday - Saturday 17-18/04
100 NIS (includes tent + breakfast)

Your space is yours… between the sea and the sky.

Fun French Courses for kids
2026-04-22 17:00 - 2026-04-26 19:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
New : Fun French Courses for kidsFrench ClubAges : 6-9 years oldWednesdays from 4 PM – 6 PMStarting April, 22ndFrench LabAges : 10-12 years oldThursdays from 5 PM – 7 PMStarting April, 23rdTo register https://forms.gle/PCBSZzEhDHKeSqdN7For more information and to register, contact us! WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542 Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

French courses
2026-04-26 - 2026-08-31 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Registrations are open for our New French courses for Adults & ChildrenFor more information or registration, contact us WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
Email : cours-chateaubriand@consulfrance-jerusalem.org

"Nawar Nisan" Festival
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-02 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
Yabous Cultural Center is organizing art workshops and film screenings as part of the “Nawar Nisan” festival between 4/30/2026 and 5/2/2026 for school students and teenagers.
