The ARMA Open Theater, established in 1990 by the residents of Ein Hod, serves as an exceptional cultural venue. Its name, ARMA, is an acronym derived from the initial letters of four Hebrew words: Adama (earth), Ruach (air), Mayim (water), and Esh (fire), each representing a fundamental element of nature. The theater is envisioned by its creators as embodying the fifth element, adding a unique dimension to this conceptual framework.
Gaining prominence for hosting the celebrated annual Ein Hod Festival, the ARMA Theater has become a cornerstone of the village's cultural identity. This festival draws numerous visitors and artists, offering a rich array of performances that showcase the artistry and creative diversity emblematic of Ein Hod. The event serves as a vibrant meeting point for various art forms, further enriching the cultural fabric of this artistic community.
The streets of the artists' village of Ein Hod, strewn with autumn leaves, have a unique charm. Slightly worn by time, curvilinear and genuinely charming, they are shrouded in an atmosphere of kindness. Walking from the museum of Janko Dada, the founder of Dada, to the bronze sculptures of Benjamin Levi, you are greeted at every step by art in the most unexpected manifestations. This village has experienced a lot: from liveliness to decline, when houses stood empty, to its rebirth. The walls of its houses are mute witnesses of eras, cultures, the change of the Arab population by the descendants of Saladin's troops to Jewish Dada artists. The stones of these walls contain stories ranging from the times of the Crusaders, through the Arab heritage, to the Jewish restoration.
Today, sculptors, designers, musicians, architects, actors, singers, poets, jewelers, and potters live and work in Ein Hod. Many of them invite visitors to their workshops, organizing master classes and exhibitions. Ein Hod has no aspirations for high art or display of masterpieces, but there is a special atmosphere of simplicity, hospitality and pluralism, attractive in its ease and picturesqueness. Translated with Google Translate