The Festival for a Shekel (Hebrew: פסטיבל בשקל‎ - Festival BeShekel) is an association working towards the strengthening of the Israeli peripheral areas economically and socially. The association mainly works with the youth and different communities of the areas through empowerment and cultural activities. The admission and participation fees at all events at the festivals are a symbolic single shekel. The association aims to expand cultural "intake", promote creativity and creation in local communities and neighborhoods, and creating a base for meetings between all ends of society.