Founded in 1921, the Hebrew Writers Association in Israel is the central organization representing writers and poets working in Hebrew and dedicated to the support, promotion, and preservation of Hebrew literature. The Association conducts close to one hundred literary events each year, open to the public and free of charge, including readings, lectures, conferences, book launches, and public conversations between writers and audiences. It awards major literary prizes that recognize excellence in Hebrew writing, including the prestigious Brenner Prize for Literature. The Association provides direct financial assistance to writers and poets facing economic hardship, reflecting its longstanding commitment to the welfare of the literary community alongside its cultural mission. Through its archival activity, the Association preserves manuscripts, personal papers, and rare literary materials of leading Hebrew authors, ensuring access for research and cultural memory. It publishes a literary journal several times a year and supports ongoing literary criticism, new writing, and public literary discourse. In addition, the Association maintains international literary collaborations, and cultural programs that broaden the reach of Hebrew literature abroad. Through these ongoing activities, the Hebrew Writers Association plays a key role in sustaining Hebrew literary creativity, supporting writers, preserving literary heritage, and strengthening the place of Hebrew literature in Israeli cultural life.
| Address |
The Hebrew Writers Association in Israel 9 Leonardo da Vinci st. |
| City | Tel Aviv |
| Zip Code | 647331 |
| Country | Il |
| Phone | 972 (0)526-201768 |
| Website | hebrew-writers.org/ |
| Email Address | |
| ID Number | 58-0013860 |
| SFC Number | SCF-1993 |