The Hagigah Ivrit is the first-ever festival in North America celebrating the Hebrew Language. The festival, which will take place in the New York metropolitan area from March 15-29, 2015, will present a variety of artistic and academic events that will engage a wide range of audiences in the beauty of the language and culture of Hebrew. The Hagigah Ivrit is sponsored by The Council for Hebrew Language and Culture in North America, the World Zionist Organization, The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life, and the Israeli-American Council.