Red 7
The Jewish community in the UK has a proud history of champion boxers. Come and hear their stories and learn how Jewish boxing is making a comeback in the UK.
Bruce Thompson Debbie Young-Somers
Yellow 24
Debbie Young Sommers (a rabbi) and Bruce Thompson (a rev) share their experiences of engaging in interfaith - why they do so, what they have learnt, what mistakes have been made and their hopes for the future. Entertaining and fun the session aims also to be informative and helpful in frustrating times.
Blue 34
Frequently accused of using provocative terminology and asking awkward questions at Board of Deputies hustings, Yehudis Fletcher explains the thinking behind her work with Nahamu, a think tank examining extremism in the Jewish community.
Isla van Tricht Guy Woolf Tash Hyman
Purple 31 (Bar)
A brief talk, followed by a Q&A, with the playwright and performer of "Becoming Electra" on the issues raised in the performance, such as the intersectionality between queerness and Judaism and drag as a tool to explore these themes.
Orange 11
Most festivals commemorate events which have biblical foundations but no other corroboration. Chanukah is the exact opposite. Come and learn about the historical evidence, which tells a different story from the one children learn, about the restoration of Judaism in the face of those trying to exterminate us. What should we really be celebrating?
Chanukah - was everything they taught you wrong.pdf
Blue 33
In 1990, a suitcase was discovered in Prague. Its contents revealed a treasure-trove of musical compositions, photographs and personal memorabilia belonging to the composer and pianist Gideon Klein, murdered by the Nazis aged just 25. Based on new discoveries, this session investigates how he continued to make music against all odds.
Limmud 2019 handout.pdf
Peta Pellach Hamutal Gouri Shoshana Jones-resnik
Red 4
The Kiverstein Institute (proudly feminist) exists to support and strengthen feminist organisations and initiatives in Israel. We are beginning our work in Jerusalem - when we make a difference in Jerusalem, the change ripples outwards. Hear about what we have learnt about the needs and priorities of women there and how we plan to address them.
Blue 32
The bullies, the needy, the absent, the power hoarders, and the overworked—we find them, amongst others, in so many Jewish organisations. Organisational psychology and some Torah can help us understand and deal effectively with these characters. Come and learn, and bring your own volunteer stories for us to diagnose and discuss together.
Maurice Stone Aviva Schneider Natalie Assa
Red 1
Come and experience the new Israel 72 programme launched by the Israeli Dance Institute for schools, youth movements and everyone who wants to engage with Israel. You do not have to be an expert to join but you may be when you leave! Dance is a celebration – join the circle!
Red 6
Jewish women are behind some of the most successful and funny television series of recent years: Transparent, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Broad City, Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin. This session will analyse their appeal and discuss how online streaming platforms have enabled these American hits to flourish.
Yellow 22
Why is it that Progressive Jews have been losing many political battles in Israel and abroad, while the Right-conservative nexus is thriving? A short historical analysis will present some key reasons for this phenomenon, and discuss how Jewish-homeland relations are key for understanding current political trends.
Green 25
Dr. G.W. Leitner is an amazing, unknown Victorian Jew, who built the first Mosque in England, in 1889. He was a pioneer explorer, linguist, art-collector, philanthropist, inter-faith trail-blazer and educator, who founded Lahore University, challenged British rulers and championed India people. We reveal his enigmatic Jewish and Islamic back-story.
Orange 10
Psychologist, community educator and mother of three, Hadassah will share evidence-based advice and guidance as to how to communicate to kids about sex and discuss findings from her PhD (with over 600 participants!) about the impact of different attitudes on sexual experiences.
Red 3
For the past five years, to mark 100 years since the First World War, Robin has embarked on a series of trips to remember and reflect on this epoch-making war. From Sarajevo in 2014 to Versailles in 2019, he's encountered stories well-known and unknown, perspectives conventional and revisionist, and Jews expected and unexpected. Today: 19/2014-19/2016
Orange 15
After a succinct update John Mann will take your questions and discuss.
Daniel Morgan-Thomas Jeanette Rosenberg
Green 27
Do you want help tracing your Jewish roots? Do you know where your ancestors come from? This presentation will help you understand your origins and give you an insight into some of the records and resources available, and where and how you can find & use them. We will tell you about online research possibilities and DNA testing for genealogical research.
Yellow 23
Were Jews pushed out of Arab countries or pulled into Israel by the lure of Zionism? Controversy still reigns over the flight of the Jewish communities of the Arab and Muslim world after 1948. Lyn Julius will address common myths with particular emphasis on what happened to the largest community of Jews in Arab countries, namely Morocco.
Red 5
Rugelach are a classic Eastern European treat which have travelled around the world. They have evolved from a simple yeasted dough to the comlpex, laminated pastry we eat today. Rugelach may seem difficult but making them is surprisingly simple! Come along to this session demonstrating how to make these delicious pastries - there will be samples.
Red 2
Thousands of people involved in Jewish social justice work - like food bank volunteers, refugee campaigners, Israel peace activists and climate strikers - assume that Judaism can change the world. We'll analyse the connection between Judaism, learning and justice and exploring three radically different theories of Jewish social justice education.
jewish social justice education limmud 2019.pdf
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