A complex 20th-century history allowed for few outside influences, but Israeli folk dances left a lasting impact. For many of these locals, the dances are familiar, almost second nature.

RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — Luiz Filipe Barbosa influenced generations of Brazilian Jews who practice Israeli folk dance, a national pastime in the Jewish state that probably has its biggest Diaspora ...

The Hora 79 dance troupe was the face of Israeli folk dancing. Following a traumatic event. An accident? A murder? A suicide? The group ceased its activity and the members went their own ways.

Nicole met Igal at Israeli folk dancing in New York, and they continue to be avid dancers. She welcomes Brandeis friends to contact her at [email protected].