Dance

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

At 87, Israeli Rina Schenfeld continues to discover new forms, proving that an artist’s instrument, with time, does not depreciate and continues to resonate.

‘JEPHTHAH’S DAUGHTER,’ Batsheva Dance Company, 1965.
Dancing with the Stars Hanukkah Special, December 7, 2025

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

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

Boiler 02: The hottest new club in Jerusalem

Art by Mordechai Avniel

Jerusalem highlights: November 21-27


‘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.

Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol win 'Dancing with the Stars'

Amir Shurush, an Arab-Jewish actor, won Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday with his partner, professional dancer, Sanna Sokol.

Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol in their final performance.

Dancing until dawn: The hottest nightlife destinations in Europe right now

Berlin with endless parties, Ibiza with unmatched energy, and Prague with nocturnal mystique – these are the best destinations for thrilling nightlife in Europe, full of style, stories, and soul.

DJ at a beach party

Jerusalem highlights: August 8-14

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

Heartchive

Art and Torah: How can we dance out the darkness in our lives?

We danced out of Egypt toward revelation at Mount Sinai, out of Haman’s decree toward the rebuilding of the Second Temple, out of gas chambers to the State of Israel.

 YORAM RAANAN, ‘Dance Out Darkness,’ organic and acrylic paint, iridescent gold and glass beads on canvas, 20 x 90 cm., 2025.