From Israel’s North, the Next Great Center of World Cuisine

The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF, featuring the Rosenfield School of Culinary Arts, is envisioned as the world's leading destination for culinary excellence—a living campus where education, regenerative agriculture, hospitality, innovation, and tourism come together to shape the future of food.

More than a culinary school, more than a farm, and more than a hospitality destination, GCI is a global ecosystem where aspiring chefs, established professionals, artisans, researchers, entrepreneurs, and curious travelers gather to learn, create, collaborate, and inspire one another.

We believe the future of food begins with understanding where it comes from, how it is cultivated, how it is transformed, and how it brings people together.
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Our Flagship Program

Most culinary programs teach you how to cook.

The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF, Rosenfield School of Culinary Arts is a culinary school reimagined. It teaches you how to cook, lead, innovate, build businesses, understand food systems, and shape the future of food.

Located in the Galilee, one of the world's most diverse food regions, GCI by JNF combines culinary arts, entrepreneurship, sustainability, agriculture, hospitality, and food technology into one transformational experience.

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Experience GCI by JNF Today

Enjoy the artistry, technique, and storytelling behind exceptional cuisine. GCI by JNF brings renowned chefs, culinary innovators, and rising talent into our open kitchen to showcase signature dishes, regional traditions, and cutting-edge techniques.

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Hands-On Culinary Workshops

Learn the traditional techniques of master chefs in our state-of-the-art kitchen

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Chef Demonstrations

Learn first-hand from the world’s great culinary innovators | Photo Credit: Dan Peretz

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Restaurant Galil

Experience fine dining in the “Tuscany of the Middle East”

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The Suites at GCI by JNF

Nestled in the hills of the Upper Eastern Galilee, GCI by JNF’s 20 boutique suites invite guests to immerse themselves fully in the culinary destination experience. With contemporary design, natural materials, and sweeping views, each suite offers tranquility, comfort, and a sense of place.

Whether waking to the Galilee sunrise or unwinding after an evening at the restaurant, guests enjoy hospitality that reflects the same care, intention, and authenticity found in the kitchen.
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A Living Classroom with a Working Farm

GCI by JNF’s three-acre farm immerses students in the farm-to-table experience. Everything from heirloom vegetables to edible flowers will be grown using sustainable techniques driven by Israeli innovation.

Beyond a living classroom, chefs at the Institute’s on-site restaurant and educational center will have access to fresh produce, creating a self-sustaining agricultural cycle.
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By JNF, for the Land and People of Israel

The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF, Rosenfield School of Culinary Arts, has taken a revolutionary approach to culinary education. We’ve created a groundbreaking, 12-month, program designed to immerse our students in the vibrant, food culture of Northern Israel’s Galilee region.

Our novel approach creates an environment where deep friendships and professional relationships can blossom and mature. By creating an informal atmosphere, in a countrified setting, our students can engage in more unfiltered experiences that allow for deeper learning. At GCI by JNF, students will be exposed to a unique blend of both traditional and unconventional teaching styles.