DIASPORA BEHIND THE DIKES (Netherlands, 2003-2007)
The Netherlands has a complex Jewish community that, while retaining its own identity and rituals, forms an integral part of society. Within the community being Jewish is experienced in many ways: religious, secular, orthodox or liberal. At the same time, as fundamental elements in Jewish existence, the rituals, holy days and traditions bind the community together. Martijn Heil investigated how the partially closed Jewish community relates to the open Dutch society. He combines images of a traditional celebration like a Jewish wedding with images of political activities that demonstrate solidarity with Israel.
