NEW YORK: March 18, 2025 — Yad Beyad Beyachad – Hand in Hand Together, will be the theme of this year’s 73rd Annual Israel Folk Dance Festival and Festival of the Arts, taking place on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, John Jay College, New York, NY.
The festival will feature multiple generations of dancers, musicians, and singers from across the United States, Canada, South America, and Israel. Every year, the festival performers share the diverse styles and moods that make up Israel’s evolving folk culture in an inspiring and uplifting stage production. Attendees are welcome to join in community Israeli folk dancing for all ages prior to the show, from 12:30 pm.
Presented by the Israeli Dance Institute in collaboration with Jewish National Fund-USA and supported by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, The New York Board of Rabbis, and the Harkness Foundation for Dance, the annual event has become a beloved highlight of the communal calendar.
Details:
- When: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Community Israeli Folk Dancing at 12:30 pm
- Festival Performance at 3:30 pm
- Where: The Gerald W. Lynch Theater, John Jay College
- 524 West 59th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues), New York, NY.
- Tickets: $20 ($15 for students, seniors and groups of 15 or more) available online here.
About Jewish National Fund-USA
Jewish National Fund-USA builds a strong, vibrant future for the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives and Zionist engagement. The organization’s circle of impact extends beyond individual projects, generating a ripple effect that drives population growth and economic development in Israel’s north and south. From developing new communities in the Negev and Galilee to advancing environmental sustainability, supporting people with disabilities, preserving heritage sites, and connecting the next generation to Israel, Jewish National Fund-USA’s strategic approach ensures every initiative strengthens the fabric of Israeli society. The organization also operates the fully accredited Alexander Muss High School in Israel, offering an immersive study-abroad experience driven by academic excellence. Learn more at jnf.org.
