Asian Community Organizations in Israel

Embassy of Japan in Israel — official diplomatic mission

Embassy of India in Israel — official diplomatic mission

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Israel — official diplomatic mission

Royal Thai Embassy in Israel — official diplomatic mission

Embassy of the Philippines in Israel — official diplomatic mission

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Israel — official diplomatic mission

The professional home for Chinese medicine practitioners in Israel — promotes the field and strengthens public confidence

Umbrella organization for all Filipino associations and groups in Israel, founded 2002

Promotes Korea-Israel relations and Korean culture — Korean language courses, cultural events, film screenings. Founded 2006

Community organization for the ~500 Korean residents in Israel — students, business people, and volunteers

Korean language and cultural education for overseas Korean students in Israel

Official Indian Cultural Centre operated by ICCR (Embassy of India) — Indian music, dance, art workshops, cultural events

Academic community for Japanese studies in Israel — promotes research and cultural exchange

One of the largest Japanese language schools in Israel — online courses, language and culture education

Japanese language center founded 2008 — private and group classes for all levels

Business and cultural bridge between Israel and Asia for over 20 years — Japanese, Chinese, Korean language courses

Vipassana meditation center near Degania B, Jordan Valley — 42 dunams, nature reserve setting, 10-day meditation courses

Buddhist meditation center in Yavneel — Vipassana meditation and Buddhist path teachings by Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo method

Mindfulness (Vipassana) practice and teaching organization — inspired by Buddhist tradition of insight meditation

Diamond Way Buddhist center in Tel Aviv — part of international Karma Kagyu network

Diamond Way Buddhist center in Haifa

Diamond Way Buddhist center in Beer Sheva

Wing Chun Kung Fu — southern Shaolin martial arts style developed in the 17th century

Kung Fu training academy — Bagua style martial arts

International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation Israel branch — traditional Japanese Karate

Kung Fu school in Tel Aviv — rated 9.4 on easy

Tai Chi center in Tel Aviv — rated 9.2 on easy

Wing Chun Kung Fu in Tel Aviv — rated 8.3

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate dojo in Tel Aviv

Kung Fu school in Tel Aviv

White Crane Kung Fu school in Tel Aviv

Kung Fu school in Tel Aviv

Taekwondo school at Dizengoff Center, Tel Aviv

Aikido dojo in Tel Aviv

Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Ramat Gan — rated 8.7 on easy, 41 reviews

Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Ashdod — Lo Man Kam lineage, rated 8.6 on easy

Shaolin Kung Fu school in Herzliya

Shaolin Kung Fu school in Ra'anana

Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu in Tirat Carmel (Haifa area)

Wushu martial arts school in Karmiel

Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Givatayim

Teishinkan Karate school in Ramat Gan — Japanese Karate style

Tai Chi and entertainment/arts center in Herzliya — rated 8.8 on easy

Muay Thai (Thai boxing) academy in Jerusalem — under Eddie Yusupov

Thai boxing and functional training studio in Beer Sheva

Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, functional and stretching training in downtown Haifa

Israel's only museum of Japanese art — located in Haifa. Exhibitions include tea ceremony, calligraphy, painting, and contemporary Japanese art

Nonprofit promoting China-Israel friendship since 1992 — cultural exchange, art, commerce, academic collaboration, scholarships for Chinese students

Nonprofit promoting Japan-Israel cultural and commercial ties since 1956 — the oldest bilateral friendship society in Israel. Annual business excellence awards

Association of Jews who lived in China — located at Beit Ponve in Tel Aviv. Weekly social gatherings, cultural events, historical preservation

Cultural frameworks for Chinese living in Israel — education for children of Chinese citizens, volunteer work for Chinese workers

Officially established March 2025 — strengthening community cohesion for Vietnamese workers and residents in Israel

Promotes business ties between Israel and Asia — events, conferences, networking with Asian markets

Preserves heritage of Bene Israel Indian Jewish community in Israel — youth programs, elderly care, cultural events

Annual month-long Japanese culture festival at Dizengoff Center — Tokyo Market, workshops, cosplay, karate, tea ceremony, calligraphy. 700K+ visitors in 2025

Annual Asian food festival at Sarona Market Tel Aviv — food stalls, chef demonstrations, Asian street food

Annual Japanese film festival at Jerusalem Cinematheque — 10th edition in 2026. A decade of bringing Japanese filmmakers to Israeli audiences

Annual K-Pop competition at Tel Aviv University — organized by Korean Embassy. Part of international K-Pop World Festival by South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Annual Japan Day celebration at Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art, Haifa — tea ceremony, calligraphy, workshops, family activities

Chinese spiritual practice combining meditation and qigong exercises based on truthfulness, compassion, tolerance. Registered NGO, practice groups in Yarkon Park TLV, annual World Falun Dafa Day celebrations

International Society for Krishna Consciousness in Israel — bhakti centers in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bat Yam, Petah Tikva, Beer Sheva, Kiryat Gat, Ashkelon, Arad, Eilat. Regular programs, Harinama kirtan, vegetarian meals

International Sivananda Yoga school in Tel Aviv since 1971 — 'urban ashram' teaching classical yoga, meditation, vedanta philosophy. Part of the world's largest yoga organization

World-renowned Chinese classical dance and music show — performs regularly in Israel. Reviving 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through performing arts

One of Israel's oldest museums (1951), dedicated to Asian and Oriental art — Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Southeast Asian collections spanning 5,000 years. Located in Kibbutz HaZore'a, Jezreel Valley

The Asian art gallery at Israel Museum displays works spanning 5,000 years — Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Southeast Asian art and archaeology

Sri Sathya Sai Organization in Israel — education in human values (SSEHV), spiritual development, community service. Based in Kfar Monash

Israel's largest cooking class complex — dedicated Asian cooking workshops including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian cuisines. Also sushi, Indian classes

Museum of Far Eastern art in Ramat Gan — Chinese and Japanese art collection including wood and ivory carvings, donated by collector Yehiel Nehari

Nonprofit promoting Taiwan-Israel bilateral trade, tech, culture, education, tourism. 15+ years of operation. MOU with Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce

Major Taiwanese content creator about Israel (約阿咪) — 32K+ Facebook followers, 1000+ articles about Israel in Chinese. Bridges Taiwan-Israel cultural understanding

CRI's Hebrew language broadcast and online presence in Israel — launched 2009. Features Itzik HaSini (Itzik Xi), Chinese correspondent who speaks near-perfect Hebrew and produces popular Israeli content about China

在イスラエル日本人交流会 — Japanese residents' social and cultural exchange organization in Israel. 1,880 Facebook followers. Promotes Japan-Israel friendship

Promotes Israel-India cooperation in science, culture, education, society. Facebook community group

Community of Indian-origin Jews in Israel — preserving heritage, promoting the deep India-Israel bond

Indian Gorkha community organization in Israel — cultural events, parades, community celebrations

Major Facebook community group for Filipino workers and residents in Israel — job listings, community support, information sharing

Academic platform analyzing China-Israel relations — publishes research including analysis of Chinese media influence in Israel

Online Japanese language school with native Japanese teachers, offering group, private and digital courses at all levels

Jerusalem-based Chinese language school — HSK-aligned Beginner through Proficiency levels, online evening classes via Zoom with native Chinese teachers, plus Business Chinese, HSK exam prep, weekly free "Chinese Corner" practice, and a China Tour programme

Avant-garde Japanese cultural boutique space in the heart of Tel Aviv. Offers immersive Japanese cultural experiences including tea ceremonies, Zen meditation, kimono wearing, Japanese cuisine, and Butoh dance. Also hosts corporate events, workshops, and cultural gatherings

Global community of Chinese converts and Chinese-speaking Jews pioneering Torah study and practice in Chinese — books, media, one-on-one classes, and online community forum

Japan student club at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Department of Asian Studies. Organizes Japanese tea ceremonies (Chado), Asia Day events, anime convention participation, cultural lectures, and Japan-Israel cultural exchange activities