Tango Shalom Apr 2026

is a 2021 interfaith dance comedy that follows an Orthodox Jewish rabbi who enters a televised tango competition to save his Hebrew school from financial ruin. The film has gained historical significance as the first narrative feature to be a joint collaboration between The Vatican , a Hasidic Synagogue , a Sikh Temple , and a Mosque . Core Premise

The story centers on Moshe Yehuda, a Hasidic Rabbi in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, who is also an amateur Hora dancer. When his school faces bankruptcy, he teams up with a professional dance instructor, Viviana, to win a high-stakes competition. The central conflict arises from Moshe's religious principles, which prohibit him from touching any woman other than his wife. To solve this "physical contact" dilemma, Moshe seeks guidance from a diverse council of religious leaders—including a Catholic priest, a Muslim imam, and a Sikh holy man—to find a way to dance "without sacrificing his sacred beliefs". Cast & Creative Team Tango Shalom

The film was directed by and carries the creative pedigree of My Big Fat Greek Wedding through producer Joel Zwick . is a 2021 interfaith dance comedy that follows