This American-Israeli contemporary dance troupe dedicated to celebrating the inclusive spirit of Jewish and Israeli culture throughout the world. Founded in 1983 , they create, develop and present original choreography which fuses contemporary Israeli dance with Jewish folk dance traditions from across the Diaspora. Influenced by the multi-ethnic roots of the Jewish movement, music, art, poetry and culture, they combat prejudice and anti-Semitism through entertainment, community outreach, children's workshops and dance education. They "forge a unique identity…one of the few touring American dance groups committed exclusively to Israeli culture and dance," according to the LA Daily News.