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The JYCF started its second version of the youth program, “We are the children of Jerusalem”. The program targets children from the age of 10 to 16 and provides the children with the opportunity to tour Jerusalem “the old city” and different demolished villages surrounding Jerusalem. The programs aim to strengthen the relation between the…

As part of its objectives to provide the children and youth of the school of art with every possible opportunity to present their music pieces in front of different audience, the JYCF participated in the Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem, where our “Takht Sharqi” ensemble and “Naqsh” ensemble had a stage on the Marathon track to…

In a ceremony that hosted the participants, their families, friends and guests, the Jerusalemite celebrated the announcing the winners of the 4th consecutive photography competition. 90 participants aged 8 to 22 ,from Jerusalem participated in this year’s competition, were divided into through different groups and had the chance to take photos of Jerusalem covering three…

On the 21st March the JYCF celebrated mothers day as its students held a party to say thank you to their mothers. It was a special evening with parties taking place in both Dar-El-Tifel and Ein Silwan and entertainment from the children. Wishing everyone a happy Mothers Day from everyone at the JYCF.

The forum runs weekly lessons for students from schools for those with specials needs, who are part of the Sanad Project. The program aims to facilitate the development of the student’s skills, alleviate the pressures of daily life, and support and empower them through the arts.

During the 2023 Palestine Marathon, which took place on 10th March, the forum’s very own ‘Takht’ and ‘Naqsh’ ensembles played whilst participants ran the marathon. This is the second year in which our ensembles have played during the marathon in Bethlehem, which promotes freedom of movement.

On the 5th of March 2023, the awards ceremony for the photography competition, ‘Jerusalem through the eyes of its children’ was held at the Augusta Victoria Hall in Jerusalem. Awards were presented to 3 entrants each across 3 age categories (8-12, 13-16, and 17-22). The 7 participants were tasked with showing Jerusalem through their eyes,…

At the Dar-El-Tifel branch of the JYCF, a professional portrait painting workshop took place from November 2022 until February 2023. This comprised of 12, 3 hour sessions over the course of the 3 months. 12 girls from the ages of 14 to 19, took part in classes demonstrating a variety of techniques such as the…

From the 2nd to the 8th of January 2023, the JYCF held its very first winter camp at the Silwan Athletic Club. Over the six days, 40 students between ages 9 and 16 took part in an intensive workshop. This included ensembles, celebrating middle eastern music and the ‘Naqsh’ qanoun band, classes on leadership and…

A short report on ‘Palestine TV’ Channel show casing the “Naqsh” band as part of the JYCF’s Arts program. To watch the report click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/dinadana2019/videos/533804175562178