Israel Association of Writers in English (IAWE)

The Israel Association of Writers in English (IAWE) was established in 1980 as amouta (Israeli NGO) 580080778 for the growing number of Israeli writers whose native or preferred language is English. In 1982, we established an annual journal named Arc, and in 1999 we began working together with the Israel Writers Federation to publish books.  We maintain an e-mail list for distributing announcements of relevant interest.

Our objectives are to promote writing in English in Israel through publications and readings, and to act as a bridge between Israeli society and the cultures of other English-speaking countries. We encourage translations from Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Yiddish, and the other languages of this country, we promote translations from English into Hebrew, and we endeavor to create multi-lingual dialogues. Many of our members translate literature from Hebrew to English. Others are active in honing and promoting the work of younger writers in English in Israel.