[wpforms id="1589"]
[wpforms id="2370"]

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Jewish Arts Collaborative’s web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
modify or copy the materials;
use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Jewish Arts Collaborative’s web site;
remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Jewish Arts Collaborative at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

Disclaimer

The materials on Jewish Arts Collaborative’s web site are provided “as is”. Jewish Arts Collaborative makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Jewish Arts Collaborative does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

Limitations

In no event shall Jewish Arts Collaborative or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Jewish Arts Collaborative’s Internet site, even if Jewish Arts Collaborative or a Jewish Arts Collaborative authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Jewish Arts Collaborative’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Jewish Arts Collaborative does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Jewish Arts Collaborative may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Jewish Arts Collaborative does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

Links

Jewish Arts Collaborative has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Jewish Arts Collaborative of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.

Site Terms of Use Modifications

Jewish Arts Collaborative may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

Governing Law

Any claim relating to Jewish Arts Collaborative’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Jewish Arts Collaborative
1320 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02459
info@jartsboston.org
617.531.4610

Icons by:
Jamison Wieser
Moch Rizki Eko Waluyo
pictohaven

© 2016 Jewish Arts Collaborative


SCROLL TO VIEW MORE

Dance

Connecting Body and Spirit: The Contemporary Jewish Dance of Kaet Ensemble

By Culture Treasures

Published Feb 6, 2023

FacebookTwitterEmail

Collection

This Curation is part of Spirituality.

Explore the full collection ⟶

Connecting Body and Spirit: The Contemporary Jewish Dance of Kaet Ensemble

(2 min) If you’re looking for a dance performance that’s both physically powerful and spiritually inspiring, look no further than the Kaet Ensemble. This contemporary Jewish dance company, based in Jerusalem, is part of Between Heaven and Earth, which aims to bridge Jewish heritage and contemporary culture. The ensemble, led by artistic director Ronen Itzhaki, is composed of four men who graduated from yeshiva and are committed to exploring the relationship between the body and Jewish prayer. 

For the Kaet Ensemble, physical expression is a vital component of a powerful and meaningful prayer experience. This dance company creates a safe space for religious men to delve into themes such as Israeli masculinity, military service, sports, games, and to explore concepts such as gentle masculinity. Through their performances, the Kaet Ensemble hopes to cultivate a sense of “holy flesh” (Rabbi Kook) and to connect the body and spirit. 

 

The Between Heaven and Earth Foundation of Kaet Ensemble was established by Adina Kapira, Shlomo Wilk, and Jean-Marc Lilling. The Kaet Ensemble is a testament to this mission, as it brings Jewish prayers and rituals to life in a contemporary and thought-provoking way. 

 

Video created by Shachaf Dekel. Photo credit: Shachaf Dekel.

 

Watch more videos on Israeli contemporary art in the Culture Treasures magazine.  

 

Your support is essential for the continued production of the films in the magazine. If you would like to donate, please use this link. If you would like to hold a screening at your organization, please contact the Culture Treasures team at contact@culturetreasures.com.

FacebookTwitterEmail

Culture Treasures Magazine is a gateway for art, design, and film enthusiasts, guiding them toward sources of inspiration and creation across the globe.

# Dance# Israel# Jewish Identities

Reflections

For synagogue-goers:

 In what ways does dance serve as a means of expressing and embodying Jewish spiritual and cultural identity, and what are some examples of this expression in practice?  

For dancers and movers:

How can connecting to your body in a spiritual way help you to better understand and connect with your faith, and what are some examples of this connection in practice?  

For dance-lovers:

What does it mean to have an all-male dance ensemble in the 21st century, and what are the implications of this composition for the ensemble's performance and representation? 

New

Art
Jewish Identities
Sephardic Voices

Want more?

Get curated JewishArts.org content in your inbox

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.