Heichal HaTarbut Rishon LeZion, Cultural center in Rishon LeZion, Israel.

Heichal HaTarbut is a cultural venue in Rishon LeZion that houses one of the country's largest auditoriums designed for optimal sound and clear sightlines. The building functions as both a concert hall and theatre, accommodating a wide range of performances.

Construction began in the late 1980s and the hall was inaugurated in December 1998. Before that, Rishon LeZion's large cultural events were held at the Gan Nachum sports hall or at the Muza hall. It was named after mayor Meir Nitzan while he was still in office, a decision criticised by the local opposition and some residents.

The hall is named after mayor Meir Nitzan while he was still in office, a decision that drew criticism from the local opposition and some residents. Nitzan said he learned of the honour only afterwards, when his wife was asked whether he would agree. Each year it hosts the Rishon LeZion festival, billed as Israel's largest music festival, plus the Leshon Rishon Hebrew-language conference and the Safi Rivlin comedy and humour festival.

The main hall seats 978 across a central floor and two upper balconies, with a separate 250-seat auditorium and two small multipurpose rooms. Rotating exhibitions hang in the entrance foyers, so arrive early enough to walk through them before a performance.

The hall is named after mayor Meir Nitzan while he was still in office, a decision that drew criticism from the local opposition and some residents. Nitzan said he learned of the honour only afterwards, when his wife was asked whether he would agree.