The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature

National Network
Israel
Address

POB 10051
Ramat Gan 52001
Israel

Telephone
+972-3-5796830
Fax
+972-3-5796832
E-Mail
litscene@ithl.org.il
Website
http://www.ithl.org.il
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1962
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
General Information
The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature is a non-profit organization (“Amuta”), headed by a Board of Directors. The organization consists of a General Director, Hebrew Literary Editor, Editorial Director, Legal Advisor, Bibliographer/Librarian, and three administrative staff members. Budgetary Resources (annual): 700,000 euro Sources of funding: government; private sponsors; agenting fees
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is the promotion and dissemination of Hebrew literature in translation worldwide, to acquaint readers with the best of Israeli fiction, poetry and books for children & y/a.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Translation of literary works
2. Major website of Hebrew literature in translation, including a directory of Hebrew authors in English (c. 400 author pages)
3. Bibliographical database of Hebrew literature in translation (incl. individual poems and short stories)
4. Supervision of translations into 69 languages
5. Special projects for Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Indian languages, etc.
6. Initiation and professional support for anthologies of Hebrew literature abroad
7. Compilation of individual and general bibliographies per language or per author
8. Literary agenting services for ca. 300 authors
9. Writers’ Conferences to promote intercultural relations; Translators’ Workshops

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Nilli Cohen
Head of the organisation
Ms. Nilli Cohen