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.
Mon, March 18 2024
8 Adar II 5784
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Tuesday, Mar 19th 2:00p to 3:00p
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Wednesday, Mar 20th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:45p to 9:45p
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Saturday ,
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Shabbat, Mar 23rd 9:00a to 10:00a
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MarMarch 24 , 2024Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 24th 10:30a to 1:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024Keshet
Sunday, Mar 24th 11:00a to 12:15p
Join us for a true Israeli experience! We will meet for fun, learning, and, of course, community! We would like to open a few groups. Please register if you would like your child to be part of the Keshet Family. iac360.org/iac-events/keshet-sharon at Temple Israel -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024Purim Shpiel
Sunday, Mar 24th 4:00p to 5:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024Post-Shpiel Dinner
Sunday, Mar 24th 5:00p to 7:00p
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2024Torah Trope Classes
Tuesday, Mar 26th 2:00p to 3:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024Keshet
Sunday, Mar 31st 11:00a to 12:15p
Join us for a true Israeli experience! We will meet for fun, learning, and, of course, community! We would like to open a few groups. Please register if you would like your child to be part of the Keshet Family. iac360.org/iac-events/keshet-sharon at Temple Israel -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024Torah Trope Classes
Sunday, Mar 31st 11:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024Youth Group Outing
Sunday, Mar 31st 1:00p to 3:00p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 2 , 2024Torah Trope Classes
Tuesday, Apr 2nd 2:00p to 3:00p