Cafe Simcha …
Come Dance with us!
OUR SCHEDULE
[Schedule History]
May 14, 2025
Sarita will be our DJ tonight!
7:45p Beginner Dancing: Yardena will review basic steps and then teach an easy dance.
Ani Ma’amin
Avner Naim. (2002)
https://youtu.be/8KkfoO6ei7o?t=168
8:00p Yardena leads beginner dances in our warmup session.
8:15p Yardena will teach an easy classic dance.
Be’Nof Yaldut
Avi Peretz (2000)
https://youtu.be/WnpJ1Ua-3Y4?t=173
8:30p Allen teaches a new circle dance that has become very popular in the bay area and worldwide.
At Li Paris
Michael Barzilai (2024)
https://youtu.be/M77lY4WfgI4?t=193
8:45p Allen brings back a classic dance that used to be very popular in our repertoire.
Al Pi T’nuot Ha’Rakavot
Ya’akov Ziv (2002)
https://youtu.be/OeSSrTFdcSA?t=407
9:00p Request Dancing
Circles and lines, with several couple sets interspersed.
11:00p Couples until the end of the evening.
May 7, 2025
Loui is back!
7:45-8:30p Beginner dancing
8:30-9:00p Loui will teach…
Shuvi Harmonica , (שובי הרמוניקה; Come back, Harmonica) a classic circle dance by Meir Shem-Tov, 1986; singer Yardena Arazi.
Ba Li , (בא לי; “I Feel Like”) a new couple dance popular in Israel, by Avner Naim, 2024/25. Singer is Zehava Ben.
Loui DJs the rest of the evening, so bring your requests!
April 30, 2025
Loui is coming this week and next! This week, she’ll be leading a party that starts with dances in honor of Memorial Day (which ends Wednesday at sundown) and of Israel Independence Day (which starts at sundown on Wednesday).
Please consider bringing something tasty for the table and/or wearing blue and white.
We’ll start the evening with beginners dances from 7:45-8:30p.
April 23, 2025
Due to this Wednesday evening being the beginning of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), we will not be open this week.
We restart again next Wednesday, April 30th, and Loui will be joining us for that week and the next. The first week, April 30th will be a combination Yom Hazikaron/Independence Day celebration with Loui as DJ.
April 15, 2025
It’s a Review Night.
7.45p Allen starts with basic steps followed by easy dances.
8.15p Allen reviews
Yareach Limon from 2001, a fun circle by Kobi Michaeli.
Sarita reviews Tamir Schertzer’s 2024 circle dance
Yonatan, taught by Aaron, not so long ago.
Sarita DJ’s the night. Bring your requests!
A reminder, next week, April 23, we are closed in observance of the Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah).
April 9, 2025
The program is the same as last week, and Sarita DJ the night.
7.45p Allen goes over the basic dancing steps, followed by easy-to-follow dances.
8.15p Allen reviews the cute Shlomo Maman’s
Shamayim taught by Loui last year. Singer, Harel Moyal.
8.30p Sarita brings two new, wonderful circle dances to our repertoire.
First, she’ll teach
Kshe’Noladeti Mizman, an energetic choreography by Tamir Shalev. The music, some of you might know very well, is performed by Leakat Kaveret and the composer is the awarded Danny Sanderson.
Then, we’ll learn Andre Schor’s touching choreography for
Lo Avda Tikvatenu , a dance that has been played everywhere, sung by Osher Bitton.
April 2, 2024
7.45p Allen goes over the basic dancing steps, followed by easy-to-follow dances.
8.15p Allen reviews the cute Shlomo Maman’s
Shamayim taught by Loui last year. Singer, Harel Moyal.
8.30p Sarita is happy to bring two new, wonderful circle dances to our repertoire.
First, she’ll teach
Kshe’Noladeti Mizman, an energetic choreography by Tamir Shalev. The music, some of you might know very well, is performed by Leakat Kaveret and the composer is the awarded Danny Sanderson.
Then, we’ll learn Andre Schor’s touching choreography for
Lo Avda Tikvatenu , a dance that has been played everywhere, sung by Osher Bitton.
Then Glenn DJ’s the night.
March 26, 2024
At
7:45p Allen goes over basic steps for new or beginner dancers.
From 8:00-8:30p Allen leads beginner dances and then will review the dance
Shir HaShirim.
At about
8:30p …
Judy S re-teaches
Mishehu Iti Kan (
מישהו איתי כאן – Someone Here with Me) by Michael Barzelai from 2018. (Note the link is set to the start at the dance. The Teach is at the beginning of the video.). The singer is Benaia Barabi. You can find the lyrics and translation
here.
Glenn will re-teach
Kol Yom Mechadash (כל יום מחדש – Every Day Anew), a couple dance by Gadi Bitton from 2024. The teaching video is separate and can be found
here. The music is by Eidan Reichal with Gidi Gov. You can find the lyrics and translation
here.
9:00p Glenn will DJ for the rest of the evening.
March 19, 2025
At
7:45p Allen goes over basic steps for new or beginner dancers.
From 8:00-8:30p Allen leads beginner dances and then will review the dance
Shir HaShirim.
At about
8:30p … Judy S teaches
Mishehu Iti Kan (
מישהו איתי כאן – Someone Here with Me) by Michael Barzelai from 2018. (Note the link is set to the start at the dance. The Teach is at the beginning of the video.). The singer is Benaia Barabi. You can find the lyrics and translation
here.
Glenn will teach
Kol Yom Mechadash (כל יום מחדש – Every Day Anew), a couple dance by Gadi Bitton from 2024. The teaching video is separate and can be found
here. The music is by Eidan Reichal with Gidi Gov. You can find the lyrics and translation
here.
9:00p Sarita DJs for the rest of the evening. Bring your requests!
March 12. 2025
We will be celebrating Purim this Wednesday at Cafe Simcha! Wear a costume and come for some fun! We will also be reviewing the dances from last week:
- Bronwyn starts with some easy-to-follow dances and Sayenu.
- Aaron will teach a new circle, pretty circle dance by Tamir Scherzer called Yonatan.
- Then, Aaron will teach Elad Shtamer’s new salsa-inspired partner dance, Ko’ev Aval Romanti. (Side note: Elad will be coming to the Bay Area this year for Nirkoda Ba’Kerem, Sept. 11-14!!)
- Aaron will DJ the rest of the night!
March 5, 2025
- Allen starts with some easy-to-follow dances and a review of Erev Ba and Eretz Yisrael Yaffa.
- Aaron teaches a new circle, pretty circle dance by Tamir Scherzer called Yonatan.
- Then, Aaron will teach Elad Shtamer’s new salsa-inspired partner dance, Ko’ev Aval Romanti. (Side note: Elad will be coming to the Bay Area this year for Nirkoda Ba’Kerem, Sept. 11-14!!)
- The Aaron will DJ the rest of the night!
- Don’t forget that we celebrate Purim on March 12!
February 26, 2025
7:45p Allen goes over basic steps for new or beginner dancers.
8:00p Allen leads beginner dances and then teaches a beginner dance.
8:30p Davida reviews Morocco, a catchy, fun, and fairly recent dance by Ilai Spzeizak, 2023. Singer is Gal Adam.
Dance video
Teach video
Lyrics and translation
Glenn reviews Kore Lach, a thoroughly delightful and lighthearted couple dance (a favorite of mine!) by Gadi Bitton, 2011. Singer is Dor Daniel.
Dance video
Teach video
Lyrics & translation
9:00p Glenn DJs for the rest of the evening.
February 12 and February 19, 2024
7:45-8p Yardena introduces beginners to basic steps and teaches a dance
8-8:30p Review first, then dance: Switching the order around a bit,
Yardena will review the beautiful dance
T’filati at
8p. Then she’ll lead easy-to-follow dances until
8:30p
8:30p Bronwyn will teach a cute new 2024 circle dance by Michael Barzilay,
Bronwyn teaches a catchy new 2024 couple dance by Gadi Biton
9p Bronwyn DJ’s the night. Please bring all your requests!!!
February 5, 2024
Loui is back again!
Same schedule as last week.
January 29, 2025
Loui is back for two weeks !!!
If you’re a beginner, or if you know someone who is, please be sure to send them at 7:45p to Loui’s beginner session. On top of her talents as an advanced teacher, Loui is fantastic with beginners — here’s your chance to learn from her!
Here’s the schedule —
7:45-8p: Learn basic dance steps and an easy dance
8-8:15p: Beginner-Intermediate dances
8:15p:
Loui will review the terrific dance,
Rachamim (Rachamim Lev Ha’Olam by Avi Levy
8:30p: Loui is going to review the lively and fun circle
Malkat HaChatunot , by Yaron Malich. And finally, we learn the wonderful new couple dance,
Osher Ahava, by the equally wonderful Shmulik Gov-Ari. Check out Allen King in the video!
Then Loui leads us in a spirited evening with all your requests!
January 22, 2025
The Floor has been refinished and is ready for us to dance on it.
7:45-8p Bronwyn teaches basic steps and an easy dance geared to beginners.
8-8:30p We dance fun easy circles and
Bronwyn does a review of the beautiful and soulful
Poteach et Yadecha, taught a few months ago by
Loui.
8:30-9p Allen reviews the beautiful
Eretz Nehederet, also taught this year by
Loui.
Judy Shalev reviews a wonderful dance she taught earlier this year,
Hashabbat Sheli
9p Glenn DJ’s all your requests.
Cafe will also be closed on January 8 and 15, 2024
The Church will be refinishing the hall floor and thus it will not be available.
We’ll be back on January 22nd.
December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025
Cafe Simcha will be closed for the holidays.
We will return on January 8, 2025
December 18, 2024
Chanukah Party
You, your family and friends are invited to a wonderful evening celebration
at 8 PM.
Yardena leads easy-to-follow dances
Aaron DJs with a diverse and fun playlist
Anna makes latkes on the spot
Achi leads a sing-a-long of Chanukah favorites
Chanukah Menorah Exhibition
Bring as many as you want and let us know the interesting stories behind them. We are not lighting candles or saying the brachot, as it’s not Chanukah yet.
Sufganyiou and many other delicious foods
Anything you bring to share will be very appreciated
Free Admission
See you all there
The Cafe Simcha Committee
December 11, 2024
7:45p Send your beginner friends to Allen for a great intro to dancing
8-8:30p Allen leads easy-to-follow dances and then reviews the super fun
Ba’Sof Ze Ba, by Gabo Mirkind & Elad Shtamer, originally taught to us by
Judy S. early this year.
8:30-9p Davida reviews the wonderful dance,
Kimat She’Hitragalti., also by Elad Shtamer. It’s so fun and catchy!
And
Bronwyn will review the beautiful & haunting,
Ve’Im Tavo’i Elai, music by the amazing Idan Reichel.
9p Rob DJ’s as we dance the night away to our favorites, old and new.
December 4, 2024
7:45p Send your beginner friends to Allen for a great intro to dancing
8-8:30p Allen leads easy-to-follow dances and then reviews the super fun
Ba’Sof Ze Ba, by Gabo Mirkind & Elad Shtamer, originally taught to us by Judy S. early this year.
8:30-9p Sarita reviews the beautiful
Ulay Hayom, by Tamir Shalev
Glenn reviews one of the wonderful dances that he’s taught us.
9p Sarita DJ’s as we dance the night away to our favorites, old and new..
November 27, 2024
Cafe Simcha will be closed.
November 20, 2024
7:45-8p Yardena will go over basic steps and dances. This is a great time to bring in new or less experienced friends.
8-8:30p Yardena will continue leading easy-to-follow dances and then teach from the repertoire,
Lechu Neranena, by Shmulik Gov Ari, 1983
8:30-9p Davida will teach two dances … the fun circle dance,
Morocco, by Ilai Szpiezak. He taught this last September at Aaron’s Nirkoda BaKerem camp. Singer is Gal Ada, then the delightful and lively couple dance,
Zman Ptziot by Yaron Malichi, recently revived and danced in South Bay. Singer is Oded Arbiv.
9p Glenn DJ’s the rest of the night. Bring him your favorites!
November 14, 2024
7:45-8p Yardena will go over basic steps and dances. This is a great time to bring in new or less experienced friends.
8-8:30p Yardena will continue leading easy-to-follow dances and then she’ll review a dance from our repertoire. If there are more beginners, it will be
Erev Ba (by Yohav Ashriel, 1960) and if not, then Et Hageshem (Eli Ronen, 1981)
8:30-9p Davida will teach two dances…
the fun circle dance, Morocco, by Ilai Szpiezak. He taught this last September at Aaron’s Nirkoda BaKerem camp. Singer is Gal Adam
then the delightful and lively couple dance,
Zman Ptziot by Yaron Malichi, recently revived and danced in South Bay. Singer is Oded Arbiv. Video:
Zman Ptziot
9p Sarita DJ’s the rest of the night, so bring her your requests!
November 6, 2024
Loui is back again!
7:45-8p Beginner steps and dances. Loui is a master of beginning teaching
8-8:30p Easy to follow dances. Then
Loui reviews the fun
Mechol Rachel
8:30p Loui teaches us Avi Levi’s slow and pretty circle dance —
And then we learn Nona Malki’s super fun and lively —
9p Loui DJ’s all your favorites!
October 30, 2024
Loui is back!!!
7:45-8p Beginner steps and dances
8-8:30p Easy to follow dances. Then Loui reviews the fun
8:30p Loui teaches us Avi Levi’s slow and pretty circle dance —
And then we learn Nona Mali’s super fun and lively —
9p Loui DJ’s all your favorites!
October 23, 2024
It’s a Party!
7:45 – 8:00 Beginners – Yardena reviews building block steps of Israeli folk dancing including a dance that incorporates them.
8:00 – 8:45 Yardena Leads the dancing.
8:45 – 11:30 Serita DJ’s the evening.
October 16, 2024
7:45-8:00 Beginners – Bronwyn reviews building block steps of Israeli folk dancing including a dance that incorporates them.
8:00-8:15 Warmup – Easy dances led by Bronwyn
8:15-8:30 Bronwyn teaches an the dance
Avre Tu, by Roni Siman-Tov and sung by the Parvarim.
8:30-9:00 Allen teaches two new slow new dances from Aaron’s September dance camp Nirkoda Bakerem.
Shloshim U’shmonah (38) by Gadi Biton (circle)
Tirkod Tirkod by Ilai Spiezak (couple)
9:00-11:30 Rob DJ’s the evening with your requests and a great selection of repertoire dances.
October 9, 2024
7:45-8:00 Beginners – Bronwyn reviews building block
steps of Israeli folk dancing including a dance that
incorporates them.
8:00-8:15 Warmup – Easy dances led by Bronwyn
8:15-8:30 Bronwyn teaches an the dance
Avre Tu, by Roni Siman-Tov and sung by the Parvarim.
8:30-9:00 Allen teaches two new slow new dances from
Aaron’s
September dance camp Nirkoda Bakerem.
9:00-11:30 Sarita DJ’s the evening with your requests and a
great selection of repertoire dance.
October 2, 2024
Cafe Simcha is closed for Rosh Hashana.
Team Simcha wishes you the sweetest of years. It’s a joy dancing with you all.
Shana Tovah!
September 25, 2024
7:45-8p Allen King will review some building block steps of Israeli dancing. Please encourage your beginner friends to join us!
8-8:30p Allen leads easy-to-follow and fun repertoire dances. He will review Gvul Hayam Haacharona.
8:30p Allen teaches Jako, which he also taught last week, a new circle dance choreographed by Michael Barzilai.
8:45p Rob teaches Tislechi Li (same dance as taught last week) This is a new partner dance choreographed by Ilai Speziak
9:00p on Sarita DJs !!
September 18, 2024
7:45-8p Allen King will review some building block steps of Israeli dancing.
8-8:30p Allen leads easy-to-follow and fun repertoire dances. He will review Gvul Hayam Haacharona.
8:30p Allen teaches Jako, an energetic new circle dance choreographed by Michael Barzilai.
The video link below is from last weekend at camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem, as taught by Yaron Carmel:
8:45p Rob teaches Tislechi Li, a new partner dance choreographed by Ilai Speziak
This video link also is from Nirkoda Ba’Kerem last weekend:
9:00p on Rob DJs.
September 11, 2024
Party Night with Allen King
7:45-Beginners
8:00-Warmup with easier repertoire dances.
8:45–Whenever– All request dancing
September 4, 2024
7:45-8p Yardena will go over the basic steps of dancing. this is a great time for new dancers or people that have not danced for a while to learn first steps and easier dances.
8-8:30p Yardena continues with some easy-to-follow dances followed by a review of a dance from our repertoire, this time
hora nirkoda by yoav ashriel.
9p Glenn will DJ for us the rest of the night! bring your requests!
August 28, 2024
7:45-8p Yardena will go over the basic steps of dancing. this is a great time for new dancers or people that have not danced for a while to learn first steps and easier dances.
8-8:30p Yardena continues with some easy-to-follow dances followed by a review of a dance from our repertoire,
be’pundak katan by avi peretz.
Then
Glenn will teach
yarayah, by gadi bitton.
9:00p -11:30 Rob will DJ for us the rest of the night!
August 21, 2024
Tonight is a Party Night.
7:45 – 8:00p Yardena starts the night by teaching basic steps and dances based on those steps.
8:00 – 8:45p Yardena leads your favorites and easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30p Sarita be the DJ for the rest of the night. Don’t forget your requests.
August 7, 2024
7:45-8p Allen starts us off. Please encourage new dancers to come early to learn some basic steps and an easy dance!
8-8:30p Allen continues the fun with some easy-to-follow dances and a review of the great dance,
Bo’u Nashir LeEretz Yafa, by Chaim Shirion.
8:30p Bronwyn brings you two wonderful dances — one we’ve never learned and the other we forgot.
First up, she’ll teach the circle dance
Im Tavoi Elai, performed by the amazing Idan Reichel group. Gorgeous music and great choreography to match by Gadi Biton.
Then we’ll learn a super fun couple dance that’s a favorite of several of your team leaders –
Od Tzo’horaim, by Dudu Barzilay.
9p Sarita DJ’s the night! Lots of circles and couples, plus an all-couple set from 11-11:30p.
July 31, 2024
7:45-8p Bronwyn will review some building block steps of Israeli dancing and teach an easy dance based on those steps. Please encourage your beginner friends to join us!
8-8:30p Bronwyn leads easy-to-follow and fun repertoire dances. She’ll review Jerusalema, the line dance taught by Loui a few weeks ago. Since it’s a short dance to teach, we’ll have extra time for dancing repertoire dances.
8:30p Rob will teach Achot Ktana, a fairly recent (2023) circle dance
choreographed by Effi Kashari, which he also taught last week.
8:45p Rob will teach Cholot Midbar, a classic (1989) partner dance
choreographed by Israel Shiker.
After that (at around 9:00) Glenn will be the DJ for the rest of the evening!
July 24, 2024
7:45 -8:00 Bronwyn will start us off teaching basic dance steps and a beginners dance followed by easy-to-follow dances and also a review of the circle
dance Na’ale Na’ale at around 8:15 (link below to that dance)
8:30 – 9:00 Rob will teach Achot Ktana, a fairly recent (2023) circle dance
choreographed by Effi Kashari.
Here is a link to a video of Achot Ktana as demonstrated earlier this year by Yaron Carmel:
Then Rob will teach Cholot Midbar, a classic (1989) partner dance
choreographed by Israel Shiker. The link below is fromRokdim
— the video shows teaching first, and the dance is shown starting at time=2:35
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will be the DJ for the rest of the evening!
July 17, 2024
We are having a Party. No teaching, just dancing with snacks on the table.
7:45 Allen teaches beginning steps and an easy dance that includes them.
8:00-8:45 A program of fun and easy Israeli folk dances to start off the evening led by Allen.
8:45-11:00 Bring your requests for a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by Rob!
1100:11:45 Closing Couple set.
July 3 & 10, 2024
- Yardena will lead easy-to-follow warm-ups, including one dance for teaching.
- Aaron will teach Chataneinu, a fun circle dance that Yaron Malihi taught at Eclipse.
- Then, Aaron will teach Yaron Ben Simhon’s Ha’or She’be’einayich, which is a real earworm!
- After teaching, Aaron will DJ the night away!
June 26, 2024
7:45-8:00p – Bronwyn teaches basic Israeli dance steps and a dance that uses them.
8:00-8:30p – Bronwyn leads with easy-to-follow dances and reviews
Shai, a beautiful dance created in 1997 by Tuvia Tishler sung by the wonderful group Parvarim that sings many of the dances we do.
8:30p – Sarita brings the classic and very emotional circle dance
Lo Teanatzchu Oti, a popular 1984 Israeli Hebrew song written by the extraordinary Naomi Shemer and sung by Yehoran Gaon. The choreography was created in 1996 by Avi Peretz.
Yehoram Gaon has recently worked with the choirs of the IDF on a special remake of the song. We will also dance to the new version of that song tomorrow.
After that, Sarita teaches the new, cool dance
Pitom Hakol Nosea by Tamir Shalev, sung by Idan Haviv.
9:00 – Rob DJs the night.
Jun 19, 2024
7:45-8:00p – Bronwyn teaches basic Israeli dance steps and a dance that uses them.
8:00-8:30p – Bronwyn leads with easy-to-follow dances and reviews
Shai, a beautiful dance created in 1997 by Tuvia Tishler sung by the wonderful group Parvarim that sings many of the dances we do.
8:30p –
Sarita is bringing the classic and very emotional circle dance
Lo Teanatzchu Oti, a popular 1984 Israeli Hebrew song written by the extraordinary Naomi Shemer and sung by Yehoran Gaon. The choreography was created in 1996 by Avi Peretz.
Yehoram Gaon has recently worked with the choirs of the IDF on a special remake of the song. We will also dance to the new version of that song tomorrow.
After that,
Sarita teaches the new, cool dance
Pitom Hakol Nosea by Tamir Shalev, sung by Idan Haviv.
9:00 – 11:30 – Glenn DJs the rest of the night.
June 12, 2024
Party Night.
7:45-8p Beginners — We’ll learn some steps used in Israeli dancing and then Bronwyn teaches a dance based on that step. The only teaching of the night.
8-8:45p Bronwyn leads easy-to-follow, fun, lively dances — and some sweet, soulful ones, too
8:45p Sarita DJ’s all your requests.
Treats on the table. Bring a treat and take a dollar off admission.
June 5, 2024
Loui is back this week with great teachings and a fun playlist for a whole non-stop dancing night. It’s going to be great! Check it out.
7:45-8:00p – Basic skills for beginners and anyone else who wants to improve them. Easy dances.
8:00-8:30p – Easy-to-follow dances and teaching the very moving
Eretz Nehederet from 1996 choreographed by Avner Naim. Ilanit sings this beautiful song written by Baruch Friedland, an acclaimed multi-talented Israeli lyricist and composer. A classic.
8:30p – Loui brings two new dances. The sweet circle dance
Shamayim, by Shlomo Maman. Harel Moyal is the singer with lyrics by Yigal Bashan. Right after, she teaches the couples
Lema At Mechakah, a fun dance by Yarom Ben Simchon. The singer is Eliad Nahum.
After the teaching, Loui DJs the night. Don’t forget to bring your requests.
May 29, 2024
Loui is back this week and next. Here’s the schedule of what she’ll be doing —
7:45-8p For beginners — Basic skills & an easy dance using those skills.
8-9:00p Easy-to-follow dances and a teach of a dance on the easier side.
Loui will teach the beautiful circle, Eretz Nehederet, followed by two new dances: Circle Shamayim and Couple Dance Le’Ma At Mechakah.
9p Loui DJ’s the night.
May 22, 2024
7:45p – Allen teaches basic steps.
8p – Allen continues to lead fun beginner dances and then reviews part two of
Al Ahava (2023), a slow circle dance with Rafi’s classic style and quirks. It has a haunting melody composed and performed by Mark Eliyahu.
8:30p – Davida will teach the beautiful
Tirkod Kmo Halev Shelcha (2023), a circle dance by Yoram Malihi that Aaron recently taught in the South Bay.
9p – Rob DJs, so bring him your favorites!
May 15, 2024
Yes, we are dancing tonight! We will have regular teaching, but also let’s come together in appreciation for Yom Ha’atzma’ut. Bring your warm hearted selves, your dancing shoes, and snacks to share if you like. Feel free to wear blue and white.
7:45p – Allen will teach basic steps and the dance,
Hora Or.
8p – Allen continues to lead fun beginner dances and then teaches
Debka Shachar.
8:30p – Davida will teach the beautiful Tirkod Kmo Halev Shelcha (2023), a circle dance by Yoram Malihi that Aaron recently taught in South Bay.
And then the fun and very recent partner dance, Shir Echad Laderech (2024) by Dudu Barzilay.
9p Glenn – DJs, so bring him your favorites!
May 8, 2024
This week,
Yardena will teach
Hamangina Hayeshana for beginners, while
Glenn and
Judy Shalev will review Tutim and Ma’agal Ha’chayim, respectively.
Aaron will DJ the evening, so make sure to bring your requests!
Masks are now optional.
May 1, 2024
7:45-8p Yardena will review skills for the beginners and newcomers, and teach Yedid Nefesh. At 8p she’ll teach another dance, TBA. Note that teaching right at 8p is a little different than what we’ve been doing. She’s trying an experiment of teaching first at 8p, and then dancing easy-to-follow dances after the teaching until 8:30p. Feel free to share your thoughts on this experiment in person or by direct email to one of the team members.
8:30p We’re delighted to welcome back Glenn & Judy, who will each be teaching a circle dance this week.
Glenn will be teaching a fun older dance … Tutim (“Strawberries”) by Ayal Ozri. The music is by Ethnix.
Then Judy will be teaching Maagal HaChayim (“The Circle of Life”) by Yaron Malichi. This was taught at the dance camp Hora Eclipse 2/Kochavim earlier this month. You might recognize some folks in the video. The music is by Amir Dadon.
Then Glenn DJ’s the night!
Masks are now optional.
April 24, 2024
It’s party time!
Let’s take a week’s break from learning dances and party it up.
7:45-8:45p: Yardena starts off the night, first with skills/dances for beginners/newcomers at 7:45p, and then at 8p with a totally fun selection of easy-to-follow dances.
8:45p on: Bronwyn DJs as we dance LOTS! of circles and couples, including all the great dances we’ve learned recently, with leaders in the center to help out. Lia will be back to help Bronwyn lead the fun partner dance we learned the last two weeks, Ma At Omeret.
Masks are now optional.
April 17, 2024
7:45p Allen takes the reins for the beginners group. He’ll review basic building block steps and teach a dance. Newcomers & beginners — please consider coming at 7:45p for this great way to build your repertoire of dance steps.
8-8:30p, Allen King will review the classic dance,
Shir HaShirim, by Shlomo Bachar.
8:30p, Bronwyn is looking forward to teaching a few new dances to you.
We’re going to learn a very new circle dance that is almost a Bay premiere***! The dance is called
Lifnei Ha’Zricha. The music is very beautiful and very popular in Israel, and is used in videos that welcome soldiers home. It’s a pretty easy dance, many of the beginners could follow, too. It’s by a woman choreographer, Idit Shemesh, and it’s nice to support a woman choreographer, too.
The couples dance will be an intermediate-advanced level dance, and so much fun. It’s already very popular in the South Bay. It’s called
Ma At Omeret and is by Michael Barzilai. We’ll try to pair beginner dancers with more experienced dancers for the teach, and I’ll try to teach it in a way that’s beginner friendly.
Then we dance your favorites, with Sarita spinning the mp3’s!
Masks are now optional.
April 10, 2024
7:45p Allen takes the reins for the beginners group. He’ll review basic building block steps and teach a dance. Newcomers & beginners — please consider coming at 7:45p for this great way to build your repertoire of dance steps.
8-8:30p, Allen leads easy-to-follow dances, and then reviews the new dance
Am Yisrael Chai, by Dudu Barzilai, taught to us by Aaron a few weeks ago.
8:30p, Bronwyn is looking forward to teaching a few new dances to you.
We’re going to learn a very new circle dance that is almost a Bay premiere***! The dance is called
Lifnei Ha’Zricha. The music is very beautiful and very popular in Israel, and is used in videos that welcome soldiers home. It’s a pretty easy dance, many of the beginners could follow, too. It’s by a woman choreographer, Idit Shemesh, and it’s nice to support a woman choreographer, too.
The couples dance will be an intermediate-advanced level dance, and so much fun. It’s already very popular in the South Bay. It’s called
Ma At Omeret and is by Michael Barzilai. We’ll try to pair beginner dancers with more experienced dancers for the teach, and I’ll try to teach it in a way that’s beginner friendly.
Then we dance your favorites, with Sarita spinning the mp3’s!
Masks are now optional.
April 3, 2024
7:45-8p FOR BEGINNERS!!! Please come and bring any friends new to dancing who want to learn Israeli dance. Yardena will be leading the Beginners-Basic Steps session. We’ll learn some basic building block steps and then learn Ma Navu.
8-8:15pm Easy-to-follow dances to warm you up for the evening.
8:15-8:30. Yardena will teach
Shalna, a dance by Shmulik Gov-Ari.
8:30-9p Allen teaches a beautiful circle dance and revives a couple dance that we learned two years ago.
Al Ahava, 2023, circle dance by Rafi Ziv. It is a haunting melody composed and performed by Mark Eliyahu. It is a slow dance with Rafi’s classic style and quirks.
9p’ish onwards: We dance! Bronwyn will be the DJ. Easier dances until the first couple set at 9:30, where we will dance the couple dance taught earlier in the evening. We’ll have an extended couple set from 11-11:30p.
NOTE: Some of our dancers are sensitive to scents and perfumes. Please help us make Cafe Simcha a scent-free environment. Don’t wear any perfumes or use scented personal products before coming to dance.
Masks are now optional.
March 27, 2024
7:45-8p FOR BEGINNERS!!! Please come or tell a friend who might be interested to dance. Yardena will be leading the Beginners-Basic Steps session. We’ll learn some basic building block steps and then learn a dance that uses them … Erez Eretz steps.
8-8:15pm Easy-to-follow dances to warm you up for the evening.
8:15-8:30. Yardena will teach
Shalna by Shmulik Gov Ari from 2023.
8:30-9p Allen teaches a beautiful circle dance and revives a couple dance that we learned two years ago.
Al Ahava, 2023, circle dance by Rafi Ziv. It is a haunting melody composed and performed by Mark Eliyahu. It is a slow dance with Rafi’s classic style and quirks.
9p’ish onwards: We dance! Sarita will be the DJ. Easier dances until the first couple set at 9:30, where we will dance the couple dance taught earlier in the evening. We’ll have an extended couple set from 11-11:30p.
Masks are now optional.
March 20, 2024
Join us for a Purim Celebration Party!!
Come in costume and feel free to bring cookies, snacks, fruits, or anything you like.
7:45 Basic dancing steps and skills with Allen.
8:00 Allen DJs and brings easy-to-follow and classics.
8:45 Bronwyn takes over with a diverse and fun playlist, mixing old and new dances.
Masks are now optional.
March 13, 2024
7:45-8:00 Bronwyn teaches beginner skills and an easy dance.
8-8:30 Bronwyn leads easy-to-follow dances and brings a one-time teach of the fun and lively circle Hora by Shlomo Maman.
8:30-9:00 Sarita teaches the same dances as last week:
Ulai Hayom, 2021, circle dance by Tamir Shalev. Sang by Moshe Peretz, a very emotional and optimistic song that matches perfectly with Tamir’s sweet and beautiful choreography.
kol Hayom, 2022, a fun and energetic dance by two choreographers, Tamir Shalev and Mitch Ginsburgh. The singers are Harel Skaat and Ania Bukstei.
9:00-11:30 Sarita DJ’s all your favorites. Don’t forget to bring your requests!
Masks are now optional.
March 6, 2024
7:45 – 8:00 Bronwyn leads dances for beginners and new dancers.
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy to follow dances and teach Debka Shachar.
8:30 – 9:00 Sarita teaches Ulai Hayom and Kol Hayom.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn DJ’s the evening.
Masks are now optional.
February 21 & 28, 2024
7:45 – 8:00 Allen leads dances for beginners and new dancers.
8:00 – 9:00 Aaron will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron DJ’s the evening.
Masks are now optional.
February 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day Party Night!
We have an evening with a special playlist full of dances about love. Come in red, purple, pink, white… and let’s open our hearts for a lovely dancing night.
7:45 – 8:00 Allen Leads beginner’s skills.
8:00 – 8:45 Allen leads easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Sarita DJ’s for the rest of the night.
Masks are now optional.
January 31 & February 7, 2024
Loui is back!
7:45p Loui is a master beginner teacher — please come at 7:45p to learn basic skills and steps. Maybe even a super easy dance that uses those steps, if time permits.
8-8:30p Dance easy-to-follow dances with
Loui. Then she reviews the fun circle by Viktor Gabai —
Banu Le’Ha’ir et Ha’ir
8:30pm Loui teaches a new, fun circle dance by Shmulik Gov-Ari–
Shalna
Then she teaches an intermediate-advanced fun couple dance by Avi Levi —
At
9pm We start out the first circle set with a few easy dances and then play circle dances learned recently, before the first partner set.
Then lots of circle dancing, and five couple sets over the evening, including a half-hour set at the end.
January 24, 2024
7:45-8pm Allen will lead Israeli Folk Dance Basics, tailored towards building skills for beginners and new dancers.
8:00-8:30p Allen will lead warmup with easy dances and review of
Israel Hayafa, a dance from our repertoire.
8:30-8:45 Judy Shalev will reteach
Basof Ze Ba, a circle dance by Elad Shtamer, 2023.
8:45-9:00 Allen will reteach
Betoch Nyar Iton, a circle dance by Michael Barzilai, 2022.
9:00-11:30 Glenn DJs the evening. Bring your requests!
Masks are now optional.
January 17, 2024
7:45-8pm Allen will lead Israeli Folk Dance Basics, tailored towards building skills for beginners and new dancers.
8:00-8:30p Allen will lead warmup with easy dances and review of
Israel Hayafa, a dance from our repertoire.
8:30-8:45 Judy Shalev will teach
Basof Ze Ba, a circle dance by Elad Shtamer, 2023.
8:45-9:00 Allen will teach
Betoch Nyar Iton, a circle dance by Michael Barzilai, 2022.
9:00-11:30 Bronwyn DJs the evening. Bring her your requests!
Masks are now optional.
January 10, 2024
Note the earlier start time.
7:45 – 8:00 Yardena leads dances for beginners and new dancers.
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy dances and review a dance from the repertoire.
8:30 – 9:00 Davida will teach two circle dances.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob DJ’s the evening.
Masks are now optional.
January 3, 2024
Note the earlier start time.
7:45 – 8:00 Yardena leads dances for beginners and new dancers.
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy dances and review a dance from the repertoire.
8:30 – 9:00 Davida will teach two circle dances.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn DJ’s the evening.
Masks are now optional.
December 20 & 27, 2023
We will be dancing these two weeks, we will not be taking our traditional end of December break.
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will be leading warmup dances.
8:30 – 8:45 Allen will be reviewing a dance from the past year.
8:45 – 11:30 All request program as usual.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 each.
December 13, 2023
Chanukah Night with Latkes and Soufganiyot.
8:00 – 8-45 Allen will lead easy to follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
Loui is back for two weeks!
November 29 & December 6, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Loui will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Loui will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Loui will DJ all request dancing.
And save the date, we’ll have our Chanukah evening on December 13th with fresh Latkes baked on site by Anna.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
November 22, 2023
Cafe Simcha is closed for pre-Thansgiving.
November 15, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Allen and Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
November 8, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Allen and Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
November 1, 2023
We will take a break from teaching.
We know it’s been a very difficult time and we understand some people are not much into dancing. But we want you to know that our doors are open for you to come, even if just for getting together, chatting, hugging, or listening to music. So, we look forward to seeing you all.
8:00 – 8:45 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
October 25, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Bronwyn and Davida will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
October 18, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Bronwyn and Davida will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
October 11, 2023
SPECIAL SESSION
All proceeds tonight will be donated to the non-profit, United Hatzlacha of Israel, which is a free, volunteer-based Emergency Medical Services organization.
Tonight’s selection of dances will be specially chosen to reflect our sorrow and grief, but also our unity and spirit.
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
October 4, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
September 20, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Aaron will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
September 13, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Aaron will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
September 6, 2023
Review Night
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
August 30, 2023
Party Night!
8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
August 23, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Glenn and Davida will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
August 16, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Glenn and Davida will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
August 2, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Judy Shalev and Allen will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
July 26, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Judy Shalev and Allen will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
July 19, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
July 12, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 a piece.
July 5, 2023
Cafe Simcha will be CLOSED.
Partly due to how close it is to the holiday, meaning a lot of people are away. And partly due to the number of us who are going to Aaron’s camp.
June 28, 2023
Party Night
8:00 – 8:45 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all your requests.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 apiece.
June 21, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 apiece.
June 14, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
Masks are now optional, you no longer have to wear an N95, KN95, or KF94. If you wish, you can wear a cloth mask (We can recommend colorful ones with several layers and a filter made by Vida if you’re interested) or a surgical mask
The committee also decided on two additional things:
1. If you have any symptoms at all, even just a cold, the committee requests that you not come dancing that night. It will help keep us all as healthy as possible.
2. We continue to require that you be vaccinated with at least one booster.
If you wish to wear a mask, we still strongly recommend a top quality N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. These masks filter out as much as 95% of particles. We sell great KF94 adjustable masks at the door for $1 apiece.
June 7, 2023
(Loui is under the weather so the schedule has changed.)
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 8:45 Davida will teach.
8:45 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
May 31 , 2023
LOUI returns to teach and DJ !!!
8:00 – 8:30 Loui will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Loui will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Loui will DJ all request dancing.
May 24, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Aaron and Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
May 17, 2023
Party Night
8:00 – 8:45 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
May 10, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Rob will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
May 3, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Rob will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
April 26, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Allen will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
April 19, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Allen will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
April 12, 2023
Party Night
It is still Passover, so if you bring something, make sure that is has no Passover unfriendly ingredients.
8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
April 4, 2023
Cafe is Closed for Passover.
March 29, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Judy and Davida will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
March 22, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Judy and Davida will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
March 15, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Aaron will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
March 8, 2023
PURIM Celebration
Wear a costume and bring food to share, if you wish.
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Aaron will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
March 1, 2023
All Dancing, no teaching tonight.
8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
February 22, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 8:45 Davida will teach.
8:45 to 9:00 Glenn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
February 15, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 8:45 Davida will teach.
8:45 to 9:00 Glenn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
February 8, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
February 1, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Bronwyn will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
January 25, 2023
It’s a party night!
8:00 – 8:45 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
January 17, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 to 9:00 Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
January 11, 2023
8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
January 4, 2023
POWER OUTAGE !
CAFE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
December 21 and 28, 2022
Cafe Simcha is closed for the holidays. See you again on Jan 3rd!!
December 14, 2022
Cafe Simcha pre-Chanukah Party.
8:00 – 8:45 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Please bring party or Chanukah-themed food if you can, and join us for the fun.
December 7, 2022
Loui is back!
8:00 – 8:30 Loui will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Loui will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Loui will DJ all request dancing.
November 30, 2022
Loui is back!
8:00 – 8:30 Loui will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Loui will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Loui will DJ all request dancing.
November 23, 2022
We’re CLOSED to give you a chance to prepare for Thanksgiving.
We’ll be back next week.
November 16, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Sarita will DJ all request dancing.
November 9, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
November 2, 2022
A Party night …
Loui has a cold and can’t come, but we we’re still having a mask optional evening. Thank you Allen and Aaron for filling in at the last minute.
8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Aaron will DJ all request dancing.
October 26, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Allen will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
October 19, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Allen will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
October 12, 2022
Tonight is a Party night … with celebrations of October birthdays.
8:00 – 8:45 Claire leads us in lively easy-to-follow and classic dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
October 5, 2022
No Dancing this week due to Yom Kippur.
L’ Shana Tova!
September 28, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Rob will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
September 21, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Rob will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
September 14, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Judy and Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
September 7, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Judy and Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
Tonight is a Party night
August 31, 2022
8:00 – 8:45 Allen leads us in lively easy-to-follow and classic dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
August 24, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Davida and Glenn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
August 17, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Davida and Glenn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
August 10, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Allen and Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
August 3, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Allen and Bronwyn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
July 27, 2022
Party Night
8:00 – 8:45 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 – 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
July 20, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
July 13, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Sarita will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
July 6, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Davida and Glenn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
June 29, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Claire will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Davida and Glenn will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
June 15 , 2022
Party Night
8:00 – 8:45 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Please note that on June 22, 2022
Cafe Simcha will be CLOSED!
June 1 & June 8, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Yardena will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Bronwyn and Rob will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
May 18 & May 25, 2022
8:00 – 8:30 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:30 – 9:00 Bronwyn and Judy Shalev will teach.
9:00 to 11:30 Bronwyn will DJ all request dancing.
May 11 , 2022
Party night
8:00 – 8:45 Allen will lead easy-to-follow dances.
8:45 to 11:30 Rob will DJ all request dancing.
Cafe Simcha Timeline
13 Sep 1989 Albany Veterans Hall – First night of Cafe Simcha!
07 Jun 1995 El Cerrito Veterans Hall
10 Nov 2004 Arlington Community Church
18 Apr 2007 The Committee begins running Cafe
18 Sep 2019 30th Anniversary Celebration
Closed 11 Mar 2020 to 06 Oct 2021 due to COVID-19
Open 13 Oct 2021 to Dec 15, 2021
Closed Dec 22, 2021 to Mar 02, 2022 due to COVID-19
Cafe Reopens 09 Mar 2022
Contact Us At:
[email protected]
(510) 386-3155
[Email is the best way to contact us!]
