The book is "filling a void Many essays pose larger questions of how Jewishness manifests broadly in theatrical, folk and social dance, and what dancing can tell us about being Jewish Jewish learning is based on the act of asking questions. Ingber places this tenet of Jewish culture at the heart of the anthology when she layers question upon question to open points for discussion Burghardt, Jewish Book World. Full review here. It hits all the right notes.
It is a lifetime's achievement—a pearl, jewel in your cap, your legacy I don't think there are words to describe how amazing it is! Seemed so natural! Keep inspiring us. What a rich tradition—so much variety and fascinating nuance between the different strains of Jewish and Israeli dance. I love the photographs too, which are so colorful, even without color! I'm kvelling for you! Translation forthcoming. Featured in Haaretz Newspaper , Israel. The interview aired on German radio February 3rd, I always come away wishing the person that is talked about Sara in this case would have heard the conference comments during her life!
Why do we wait until she is no longer with us? I loved it. It was good for my Jewish soul and my dancer soul. No longer were these the mechanical movements that I've done hundreds of times since childhood. Instead, we engaged with Jewish dancing and ultimately our history by learning something new about it and then immediately interacting with that enticing newness. As I was leaving the building from your program, there were 3 older women standing outside the building and talking about it.
They really enjoyed it—came from Marin across the Golden Gate bridge and said they could have stayed for hours more! Thank you for being such a gracious presenter!! It was lovely working with you and if you have plans to be in the Bay Area in the future—let me know and we can see about doing another program. Your ears must be burning because we heard so many fine comments. We absolutely loved the video you showed about Felix Fibich who is such a treasure! And thank you for getting members up to dance in such a nice, easy way—starting with just a simple line of walking dances.
It was a rich, rewarding experience for all of us, with your nice easy way about you and your incredible knowledge. Performance Reviews "Pleasing assortment of songs and dances - many lively, some melancholy, a few tragic, and all beautifully costumed.
