by Margaret Robinson
"You don't have to be Jewish"
"You don't have to be Jewish"
There is an assumption that Israeli Folk Dance is only for the Jewish Community - NOT SO!
The classes are open to all.
As a Christian I have discovered that IFD has led me through a spiritual journey through the Bible. Special dances indicating prayer, praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty have a spiritual significance in everyday life. IFD reveals Biblical treatures which stimulate inward communion in the walk with God.
The following three dances are examples of the wonderful truths to be found!
Saul had been troubled about his future as king and visited the woman of Endor, who was a law breaker/ fortune teller, which was contrary to the law of the land and the law of God.
Through the dance Saul is trying to hang on to his crown, and racing around to gain support!
The biblical message is not only Saul's disobedience in obeying the law, but the good that Saul had failed to do.
These are deep and meaningful lessons which makes Bible teaching alive and relevant today.
God had led Jacob to a special place where he received a vision in which a ladder connected earth and heaven - angles ascended and descended with God standing above.
God assured Jacob of the convenant blessings, and a new start from Jacob's old way to an improved life.
This biblical teaching reveals an ability to overcome insurmountable obstacles by faith in the power of God.
Such faith is relevant in day to day life.
Thanks to Margaret Robinson from Nirkoda Israeli Folkdancing Club & U3A Glen Eira
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
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