The school, named after cellist Thelma Yellin, was founded in 1959 by teachers from the Tel Aviv Academy of Classical Music, headed by the late Professor Eden Partosh. Thelma Yellin is a unique national school, a high school for the arts, our students come from all corners of the country:
Cities, suburbs, development towns, kibbutzim and moshavim. What sets them all apart is the aspiration to reach the first and leading school in the country that offers art studies alongside academic and scientific studies, all at the highest level.
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A glance at the talents of Thelma Yellin
Thelma Yellin graduates have integrated into all walks of life in society. Some have developed careers in various fields of art, while others have turned to other avenues. For many, the school was a central stage in the formation of their personal identity as artists, intellectuals, and human beings.
Dreams that came true
Film and television actress with an international career
Alona Tal
Singer-songwriter, pianist, music producer and composer. Winner of the show "The Next Star"
Tamir Grinberg
Art director and character designer in the US animation industry
Avner Geller
Conductor and pianist, music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Lahav Shani
Actress, winner of two Ophir Awards, and nominated for an Emmy and an International Golden Globe
Shira Haas
International jazz musician, saxophonist, composer and arranger
Eli Degibri
Fun Facts About Us
We are proud of our activities for cultural and artistic education in Israel, but more than anything, we are excited about the future of the next generation of artists.
66
Years
Artists who emerged from Thelma Yellin with tools and an identity that defined their artistic fingerprint in the industry in Israel and around the world
12,000
Graduates
We hand-pick the Telma faculty—a select list of teachers and instructors who are active in their professional fields and dedicated to passing on their artistic knowledge to the next generation.
120
Teachers
Thelma Yellin is proud to participate in concerts and performances on many stages abroad, and to continue to lead and represent the arts sector in Israel with honor.
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