​As a young state made up of people from very diverse cultures, Israel has a rich and rapidly evolving literary culture. The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature (ITHL) was founded in 1962 to acquaint foreign readers with the best of modern Hebrew literature. Over the years, the range of its activities has expanded far beyond translation. Concurrently, international interest in Hebrew literature has grown significantly. Among the institute’s functions, apart from its main activities to prepare and promote new Hebrew titles in translation, is the selecting of literary titles for publication in foreign languages, and publishing the annual English-language literary journal Modern Hebrew Literature. The ITHL also acts as literary agent to over 230 leading authors of adult and children’s literature.

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