Dances associated with Ashkenazi and Sephardi traditions, especially Jewish wedding dances, are an integral part of Jewish life around the world. Folk dances associated with Zionism and …

From widely-recognized Jewish dances like the “Hora” and Israeli folk dance to lesser-known dances like the “Mitzvah Tantz,” the “Yemenite Step,” and the “Mezinka,” Jews worldwide ...

Iconic Jewish dances are rich and diverse with historical and traditional significance. Here are five Jewish dances worthy of learning.

Early pioneers in the Land of Israel created folk dances that then spread to Jews in the diaspora as a symbol of unity, as well as brought in dances from the diaspora. This is an incredibly …

With the rise of Hasidism in Eastern Europe in the 18th century, dance assumed great importance for the Jewish masses. Israel ben Eliezer Ba’al Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism, used …

May 21, 2023 · Ashkenazi Jews danced to the klezmer dance during the 16th century, especially in wedding settings, and also to the sher dance, a traditional Jewish dance that evolved from …

Dance is a way we can connect with centuries of Jewish history and culture. Dance is one way in which Jews in Israel were able to blend the cultures they brought with them from the Diaspora.

Twelve scholars of dance from the U.S. and Israel joined to discuss the history of dance in Judaism, the meaning of performance, and the question of what can be “Jewish” about dance.

Step into the vibrant world of Jewish tradition as you explore the rich history and intricate steps of the Hora dance. This lively and spirited dance, with its origins deeply rooted in Jewish culture, …