Theatre & Dance

Jews and Judaism on Center Stage

 

 

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The Birth of Yiddish Theatre

In the late 1800s, the Yiddish public in Europe discovered a profound and powerful attraction to theatre in its own language.

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Anna Sokolow's Kaddish             Fiddler on the Roof


Jewish Dance in America

The term "Jewish dance" in the American context describes dance forms incorporated into Jewish religious and cultural life, as well as theatrical dancing that engages with Jewish subject matter.

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Israeli Folkdance Then and Now

Folkdancing in Israel has come a long way since "Mayim, Mayim."

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Dramatizing the Conflict

Israelis and Palestinians use the stage to negotiate politics and emotions--and build understanding.

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