When & Where: Book Week 2026

This year's fairs run from June 9–18, 2026 at two main venues — the Sarona book fair in Tel Aviv and Safra Square in Jerusalem — under the theme "Zeh HaSippur Shelanu" — This Is Our Story.

Beyond the two main fairs, local Book Week events take place in cities and towns across Israel throughout June — from Kiryat Bialik to Beersheva.

What Actually Happens at Book Week?

If you've never been, imagine a sprawling open-air market where every stall is a different Israeli publisher. Hundreds of titles — new releases, backlist classics, children's books, poetry — all at discounted Book Week prices. But it's much more than shopping.

The fair fills with author signings, children's performances, writing workshops, live music, and literary conversations. For kids especially, it's a magical experience — meeting the authors behind their favorite characters, getting books signed, and discovering new stories in a festive, carnival-like atmosphere.

This year's centenary edition will include the launch of "Mikorah" — a new national reading initiative featuring reading clubs, parent-child author meetings, and digital campaigns designed to bring Israelis back to books across all ages.

How to Celebrate Book Week from Abroad

Living outside Israel doesn't mean missing out. Here's how Israeli families abroad — and Jewish families who love Hebrew — can mark the occasion in a meaningful way. The good news: it's easier than ever to buy Hebrew books online and have them shipped anywhere in the world.

Why Book Week Matters — Even When You're Far from Israel

For Israeli families living abroad, Book Week is more than a sale. It's a reminder of something that matters: the Hebrew language is alive, thriving, and worth celebrating. It's the language of your childhood, of your parents, of a culture that stretches back a century and longer.

For those who grew up attending Book Week as children, the event carries a special kind of nostalgia. The smell of new books, the crowds, the excitement of choosing one title from hundreds — these are memories that stay with you. Sharing that experience with your own children, even from afar, is one of the most meaningful ways to pass on your Israeli identity.

Your kids may be growing up in English, French, or Spanish. But every Hebrew book on their shelf, every story read in the language of their roots, is a thread that keeps them connected — to Israel, to family, to identity.

That connection doesn't require a flight to Tel Aviv. It just requires a good book.

And for those who do want to shop the Hebrew Book Fair experience from home, ordering Israeli books online has never been easier. New titles arrive weekly, prices are competitive, and your order ships directly to your door — whether you're in New York, London, or anywhere in between. Browse our full selection of Hebrew children's books and Hebrew books for adults — updated with the latest Israeli releases.

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