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My TEDx talk "why I stopped watching porn" - the long and evolved version.
Red 1
The fastest growing sector of the Jewish population are the Haredim. They are increasingly involved in the political and social life of the country - with a growing number serving in the army and undertaking academic and professional training. What are the problems encountered and what does this mean for Israel 2050?
Red 4
Considering a 150-200 year arc of change, we will unpack and understand why a practice of courageous care "today" is critical to "tomorrow's" collective liberation from systematic and oppressive suffering.
Orange 14
Our sages believe that Ezra the Scribe, who lives 2500 years ago, had a radical impact on Jewish history and our most sacred text. Exactly what did he do? Our story moves from mishna and talmud to Hobbes and Spinoza in search of Ezra’s role in our tradition. And we’ll explain the dots on some of the Torah’s letters too...
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Israeli life, society and politics as experienced and reported on by a veteran British-born, Israeli journalist.
Orange 12
As part of her foundation training in systemic family therapy and experience as a family social worker, Alma imagines what a therapist might make of Isaac and Rebecca. How might Isaac's personal history affect his parenting? What characterises the parental relationship? How are their children affected? Come with ideas, no prior knowledge needed.
Orange 15
Emily Thornberry is a long serving Labour MP, who since the election of Jeremy Corbyn as leader has been the Shadow Foreign Secretary.
Yellow 22
This session will introduce the Layers of London map - based history project, guide you in using the resource for your own historical research and show you how you can add stories, memories and histories to the map.
Red 7
Is that old adage true - are comedians depressed whenever the spotlight is off? Does our culture have a specific impact on Jewish acts? Rabbinic sage Ben Bag Bag said "Turn it and turn it again." To make and refine observational comedy you analyse, explore and mine your own life then bare it all for instant feedback. Why would anyone do that?
Orange 11
A medieval tale of love and intrigue, royalty, religion and murder. And it is true! Licoricia of Winchester was one of the most prominent and wealthy Jewish women in 13th Century England. When her marriage became a fight between London and Paris Batei Din, King Henry III became personally involved. Join me for time travel, history & halacha.
Red 3
An overview of thriving new Jewish communities in Colombia, with a historical retrospective to their origin.
Yellow 21
Join me on the path from Purim to Pesach to Shavuot as journey to knowing (or un-knowing). We’ll explore hidden/revealed and how this arc moves us toward the “big knowing” as revelation at Sinai. We will bring out meaning through presentation, guided conversation and exploration of text and rituals.
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In 2009 a group of friends created a high holiday service in a back garden. Ten years on, Grassroots Jews is still going strong, with 400+ attendees. It’s been dubbed “the Glastonbury of Rosh Hashanah services” as it sells out so quickly. What can we learn about creating alternative communities, from the successes and challenges of the GRJ story?
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