‘This year’s Festival was another step in the process of strengthening
the link between Israel and the Diaspora. In Israel, we understand that there is great value in expressing our positive feelings about our identity through dance and song.’

- Ya’el Ya’akobi – Dance Educator from Israel

‘I love Israeli Dancing because it is fun and it makes me think of Israel in a good way.’
- Child - participant

‘Israel is at the heart of Jewish Life. Our work with the children is really important for the Jewish future. When
the children dance Israeli dances, their souls are linked with our family and friends in Israel.’

Teacher - Wolfson Hillel Primary School

‘There are many ways to be Jewish, but there is one thing that brings
us together without separation - and this is dance.’

- Parent with child at the Ilford Jewish Primary School

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‘It’s amazing to see the benefit the Children’s Dance Festival has on
our children’s Jewish lives - not only strengthening their Jewish identitybut teaching them about our history and the Hebrew language. We are privileged to be involved in this unique project.’

- Teacher from Rosh Pinah Primary School