Israeli Dancing
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.
Tue, March 21 2023
28 Adar 5783
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Tuesday ,
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Tuesday, Mar 21st 7:45p to 9:30p
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Gateways Access to Jewish Education Program
Thursday, Mar 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Hearing Men's Voices
Thursday, Mar 23rd 7:45p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Cantor Candidate Weekend with Cantor Ehrlich
Friday, Mar 24th 6:15p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Cantor Candidate Weekend with Cantor Ehrlich
Shabbat, Mar 25th 9:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Sing-a-long with Cantor Ehrlich
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 25th 8:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Jewish Routes with Rabbi Fineberg
Sunday, Mar 26th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2023Crucial Moments in Israeli History Through the Lens of Short Stories - Part One
Monday, Mar 27th 8:00p to 9:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2023Brotherhood Yellow Candle Mailing
Wednesday, Mar 29th 5:30p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Family Passover Program
Sunday, Apr 2nd 10:00a to 11:00a
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Thursday ,
AprApril 20 , 2023Hazak Event
Thursday, Apr 20th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 25 , 2023Hearing Men's Voices
Tuesday, Apr 25th 7:45p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 30 , 2023Yom Ha’Atzmaout Celebration - Zimryia
Sunday, Apr 30th 9:00a to 11:00a
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Saturday ,
MayMay 6 , 2023Family Havdalah & Lag Ba'Omer Celebration
Shabbat, May 6th 8:30p to 9:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 11 , 2023Hazak Event
Thursday, May 11th 7:30p to 9:30p