Dance

The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive

In their new works for the Batsheva Ensemble, choreographers Bosmat Nossan and Roni Chadash echo the rhythm of Miriam as a practice of necessity.

‘SEPARATIONS/DOME,’ Batsheva Ensemble. ‘The work began from a feeling, an everyday sensation of vulnerability.’ – Bosmat Nossan
Engraving: The Song of Miriam (1880), by William Blake Richmond.

Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear

The writer with Roberto Casarotto during the interview.

Dancing for health in museums with dance activist Roberto Casarotto - interview

‘JEPHTHAH’S DAUGHTER,’ Batsheva Dance Company, 1965.

The body is a song at every age: Israeli Rina Schenfeld at 87


US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special

Viewers saw Alan Bersten and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, both Jewish, dancing to “Miracle” by Matisyahu.

Dancing with the Stars Hanukkah Special, December 7, 2025

Boiler 02: The hottest new club in Jerusalem

Haoman 17 used to pull in more than 1,500 clubgoers every weekend. Hillel Farkash believes that the new club, Boiler 02, will bring in even more.

Dancing the night away at the nightclub Boiler 02 in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem highlights: November 21-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Art by Mordechai Avniel

‘The more hate I get, the more I keep going’: Montana Tucker's fight for Israel

With Jewish pride – and millions of followers – Montana Tucker uses her platform to combat antisemitism and tell Israel’s story.

One of Tucker’s most viral videos is of her dancing at the site of the Supernova music festival, where hundreds were murdered on October 7.

Tango maverick Marcos Ayala dances defiance in Israel

Ayala's insistence on bringing dance, light, and emotion to Israeli stages is an affirmation that art must persevere.

TANGO GREAT Marcos Ayala: The secret is the embrace.

Jerusalem highlights: September 19-25

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Enjoy Chess at Jeruchess club

The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel

Over three decades in the making, 'Crime and Punishment' will be presented next week at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. This tour will mark the company’s 17th visit to Israel.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.

A dance of redemption at Tel Aviv ballet

St. Petersburg's Eifman Ballet returns to Israel for a production of ‘Crime and Punishment’ in Tel Aviv.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.

Between deep roots and liberating groove

The Hullegeb Festival of Israeli-Ethiopian Culture returns to Jerusalem next week, bringing rhythm, energy, joy, and the promise of better days ahead.

BETA ENSEMBLE

Three artists, three questions: Is the body limitation or freedom?

In the artworks of the three artists I selected for this month’s column, the body plays diverse direct and indirect but important roles.

Didi Khalifa grew up in the Hebron hills.