Israeli Dancing
COVID-19 Update
PLEASE NOTE: Due to Covid-19 virus, indoor folk dancing is currently on hold until further notice. We look forward to resuming these weekly sessions when safe to do so. Meanwhile there are two options. We’re running a small outdoor socially distant folk dance session wearing masks. Or you can dance from home with many virtual sessions offered via Zoom and Facebook Live. Contact Eric Pomerantz at ericpomer82@gmail.com for further information.
Israeli Folk Dancing
Temple Israel holds Israeli Folk Dancing open sessions from 8:00-9:30 PM on most Thursday evenings throughout the year. All ages and levels of experience are welcome, whether you don’t know a single step, or have been dancing for years. Typically we do easier dances and have some teaching in the first half of the evening, and do intermediate/advanced dancing during the latter half. No partners are required, as the dances are circle and line dances. Wear (or bring) dry, comfortable shoes. Suggested donation $5 per session.
Just as the Israeli nation has welcomed Jews from all over the world to its shores, so too has Israeli folk dance evolved to include influences from cultures throughout the world. Over the decades, Israeli choreographers have created, and continue to create, their own original folk dances. Many dances were based on Eastern European dances such as the Hora. Yemenite style dancing became popular, as well as Debka line dances borrowed from the Arab world. Today you will see Hasidic, Persian, Latin, Indian, and many other dance styles incorporated into Israeli folk dance.
Don’t worry if you’re not the most graceful dancer. Folk dancing is about having fun, being part of a community, and feeling connected to Israeli music and culture. The most important dance move is to have a smile on your face; don’t worry about what your feet are doing!
Sessions are led by Eric Pomerantz. Contact ericpomer82@gmail.com for information or to be added to our email announcement list.
Mon, January 25 2021
12 Shevat 5781
Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 7:30a |
Lunch & Learn, with Rabbi Fish : 12:00p |
Minha followed by Ma'ariv : 7:15p |
Purim Shpiel Zoom : 7:30p |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:37p |
Kabbalat Shabbat : 5:30p |
Shabbat Day
K-2 - Shabbat Religious School : 9:00a |
Shabbat Morning Services : 9:00a |
3rd & 4th - Shabbat Religious School : 9:40a |
5th-7th - Shabbat Religious School : 10:00a |
Havdalah : 5:39p |
Maariv : 5:45p |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jan 25 Lunch & Learn, with Rabbi Fish Monday, Jan 25 12:00p |
Jan 26 ScholarStream Tuesday, Jan 26 8:00p |
Jan 27 ScholarStream Wednesday, Jan 27 10:00p |
Jan 31 |
Feb 1 Lunch & Learn, with Rabbi Fish Monday, Feb 1 12:00p |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Beshalach
Shabbat, Jan 30 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jan 29, 4:37p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 30, 5:39p |
Tu B'Shvat
Thursday, Jan 28 |