Claudia Mendoza Phil Rosenberg
Orange 15
The key public policy professionals from the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council look back on the main challenges facing the Jewish community in 2018 and look ahead to what to expect in 2019. They will be seeking your input in to how the community should respond to the key issues of the day.
Yellow 23
In this year of the 70th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, David tells, in this performance piece, the story of how the dream of a homeland was turned into reality drawing on the writings and speeches of Herzl, Weizmann, Ben Gurion, Rabin and many others who lived the dream.
Red 2
The Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood Is undergoing a process of assimilating cultural competence as part of the Museum of the Jewish People at Beth Hatefutsoth. We will expose the difficulties and challenges in implementation and the tremendous benefit of maintaining a cultural and educational institution inclusive and pluralistic.
Orange 10
The most exciting longitudinal study in the Jewish community will share its findings after 7 years of following 1000 Jewish young people who started secondary school in 2011. Come and hear what we have learned about what they and their families do and what they think about. Find out how these young people's Jewish Lives have changed over time.
Jeremy Lawrence Gefiltefest at Limmud Phil Peters Dan Jacobs Hannah Rosen
Yellow 21
What is the impact of cell grown meat on kashrut, from a halachic, industry and ethical standpoint? A panel discussion on the ins and outs of new technologies in the food industry.
David Krantz Gefiltefest at Limmud
Purple 31
Like food? Learn how to make and jar your own probiotic pickles and sauerkraut! No refrigeration needed. Ingredients will be supplied. Just bring yourself!
Orange 12
We will look closely at our sources to understand the origins and intentions of our laws on hair covering and consider how these have been interpreted by Jewish women across time and place. This will be a Halacha shiur accessible at any level.
Limmud 2018 - hair covering sources.docx
Red 3
This session applies Hayek's insights on the nature of emergent order and the limitations of reason to the challenges of Jewish faith and the evolution of halacha.
Red 4
We've all been there... Can I put the soup on the hotplate? Can I serve the cholent from the crockpot? When do I need to put the chicken in the oven? Come join for a lightening tour of shabbat cooking guidelines!
Red 1
This panel of student leaders will aim to analyse increasing concerns of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus. What does the political scene on campus look like? Is campus a safe space for Jewish students?
Yellow 22
Our tradition gifts us texts that express love, comfort, and protection. We’ll learn some of these texts through song, leaving you with melodies to soothe your soul and share with those you love.
Green 27
Strong and resilient communities have been integral to keep and sustain the Jewish world throughout history. Deriving from the world of international development, we will explore how to build strong communities, from the level of the individual to the collective and how to transform your community to a ‘home of choice’.
Meaningful.docx
Green 25
Happy? The pursuit of happiness is no small matter, yet, despite our best efforts, its attainment often remains elusive. Come follow the adventures of a lowly tinkerer who comes to outwit the king himself in R' Nachman's masterful story: "A Tale of Confidence." We'll discover whether God is interested in human happiness or actually set against it.
a tale of conviction.docx
Blue 32
Fancy a break from intensive sessions or have lots to get off your chest after a thought-provoking discussion? Come and join us for an informal chat about the day's sessions over a hot drink.
Orange 11
Maureen Kendler died on 23rd February this year after a short illness. An extraordinary teacher, mentor and friend, it was a loss acutely felt by many. Maureen had a deep affinity for the Book of Job, which she returned to again and again over the years. We will learn the story through her teaching of it and thereby hopefully honour her memory.
Red 5
Is human rights activism inimical to conservatism? Can one be passionately pro-Israel and also contribute to the human rights defence in Muslim-majority countries? How do these positions square with the domination of the human rights sphere by the leftist and increasingly identitarian politics?
Orange 14
Can we really ever get to know our Patriarchs and Matriarchs well? What was Isaac really like as a son, husband and father? A close reading of just a two verses in the Torah with lots of commentaries will reveal a man who may surprise you… ‘Pass the gravy!’
Blue 34
In the 1960s, Yossele, a child of secular olim, was spirited away from Israel by a group of Haredim. It took the Mossad to track him down in Williamsburg. Discover the affair that shook Israeli society and the legend that lives on in the Haredi society.
Blue 33
Moran lived a difficult life. She was sexually abused by a step father & lost her family when she came out against the man. She developed depression and tried killing herself several times. For two years I followed her as she petitioned the Swiss organisation Dignitas for assisted suicide. Who own's ones body? Is it ever right to help someone die?
Yellow 24
“Leave them for the poor and the foreigner” (Leviticus 19:10) - is impact investing inherently Jewish? And how is it spreading around the business and non-profit world? This session will take a close look at the Jewish sources for impact investing and explore current trends of implementation.
Red 6
Rabbi Sacks (former Chief Rabbi) interviewed Jordan Peterson (Professor of Psychology from University of Toronto) as a part of his BBC series on morality. He introduced Jordan Peterson as one of the most famous and controversial public intellectuals. I will explore the themes from the interview in the interactive format.
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