Orange 13
When an emergency happens the first minutes of care are essential. People who are not doctors can provide fundamental help for the injured. Are you ready to respond?
Orange 10
Many rabbis think that a beating human heart is a sign of human life. Many rabbis don't. What do you think? Come learn the Talmudic sources that shed light on this issue. The time to learn about this issue is now and not when you are in the hospital receiving very bad news about a family member.
Yellow 24
Chava Mirel, singer, guitarist and composer, has been described as one of the "new important voices" in Jewish music. She will be presenting new original songs and liturgical settings from her brand new album, "Source of Love", as well as other well-loved classics from across the ages of Jewish music. All are welcome.
Red 2
The poet in Psalms says "He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep", reflecting the conservative idea that the lord never sleeps. But, the Jewish bookshelf is full of texts discussing what happens to us when he does. Join Elazar for a journey, through the Bible, Talmud, and the works of the ARIZal, and explore this radical possibility.
Yellow 22
Come join us as we throw together those two greatest of textual traditions: Torah AND Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We'll study one of God's ultimate moral teachings in Torah AND a few essential clips from BtVS's own exploration of the human condition, and ask: What does it mean to do Good? To struggle against Evil? To live rightly in this world?
Blue 34
Bob Fosse’s extraordinary film version of Cabaret is filled with symbolic and thematic moments that are easy to miss but not hard to analyse. Presenter David Benkof won’t just introduce the film; he’ll teach it, with pauses to illuminate and discuss what’s really going on in each musical number. Lots to learn for longtime fans and newbies alike.
Keith Kahn-Harris Shoshana Bloom Clive Lawton Lex Rofeberg Dan Libenson
Orange 15
The Judaism Unbound podcast has spent 4 years looking into America’s most radical and significant Jewish innovations, seeking to spark a grassroots movement of Jewish creativity. Does Limmud offer a template for the ideal future they’ve been searching for? A conversation with Limmud leaders exploring its founding vision and revolutionary potential.
Natalie Assa Aviva Schneider Maurice Stone
Red 1
Let your hair down and have fun at our late night Israeli dance party - a mixture of old and new, circle, line and partner dances. A lot of fun for lots of people! We start with easy dances so everyone can be included. So save your energy and join our circle!
Green 27
Take a visual, musical and spiritual trip to Jewish India! This fascinating personal journey mirrors the story of Calcutta's Jews with humor, poignancy and song.
Purple 31 (Bar)
Sit back and enjoy one hour of caustic observations on what it is to be Jewish in the modern world. The topics are predictable: mothers, food and insecurity and lots of complaining. You will laugh and you will see your own life with new perspective.
Blue 32
The purpose here is to create a safer space at Limmud where LGBT+ Jews (including but not limited to: lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, intersex, questioning & more) can come and meet each other to socialise. We'll have some fun games and it's a space to hang out.
Orange 12
From IfNotNow to Never Again, Jews are putting their bodies on the line to demonstrate that our struggle as Jews is tied to the struggle of all oppressed people. Hear from an organiser on the ground about the changing shape of US Jewish politics, and discuss what lessons and opportunities there could be for building a strong Jewish left in the UK.
Philip Rosenberg Moriel Rothman-Zecher Sarah Tuttle-Singer Maya Ilany
Orange 14
Should we air our views about Israel in public or should diaspora Jews keep their opinions about the Israeli government to themselves? A discussion with Israeli and non-Israeli Jewish activists.
Yellow 21
Have you ever thought about spending time with someone who likes Hitler? Probably not. How do you decide who you spend time with? Is it a matter of shared values? Maybe a matter of shared narratives? In this session we will discuss how to navigate different narratives that may make us feel uncomfortable.
Red 4
This talk reviews the development and characteristics of Ben-Gurion’s worldview regarding borders. It presents the distinction between his early position – which strove for “territorial maximalism” – and his later stance, which was formulated after 1937, and entailed his acceptance of a limited space and the idea of a territorial compromise.
Red 5
It is often difficult to gauge the emotional tenor of art created in earlier times and places. What can we learn - spiritually, theologically, politically - from a seemingly insignificant detail in a putatively marginal image in a work of art made for Jews in fourteenth century Barcelona?
Blue 33
Poetry is a language that always says more; it gives back the words their deep meaning and luster. It provides us with a compassionate yet piercing lens through which we can look at ourselves and others. In the session, we will explore how poetry can serve as a catalyst for thoughtful and courageous political conversations.
Orange 11
Established in 1953, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) is Israel's leading environmental NGO. Dedicated to protecting and preserving Israel's natural assets and unique landscape, the work carried out by SPNI now will determine what the land of Israel will look like for generations to come.
Charley Katan Adi Rothman Berman
Red 6
Veranenu is a grassroots, egalitarian, progressive Jewish community focused on finding the perfect balance of kavanah (intention) and joyous song in Kabbalat Shabbat services. We draw on several influences, with Nava Tehila, Zusha and Joey Weisenberg being just a few examples. Veranenu worship using musical instruments. Join us together in song!
Green 25
The great challenge we face is developing and recruiting Jewish educators. The UK Jewish community is poised to pilot a global initiative to train the next generation of educators (informal & formal) open to all ages and experiences. Join us – two leaders in Jewish education - and share the challenges and hear about the opportunities.
Red 3
Last summer was a culmination of an 18-month process of researching, building, designing and printing Zionist Top Trumps, ranging from Gal Gadot to Jabotinsky. Come and find out what this experience taught me. Learning guaranteed. Fun guaranteed. Playing Top Trumps likely.
Red 9 (Boulevard)
For many of us growing up in the millennial/Gen-Z generations, we were often told to follow our hearts, to pursue our passions, to do what feels best. However, the Shema also makes it pretty clear that our heart and our eyes can lead us astray. What exactly does the 'heart' refer to? What's a healthy passion and when are we being lead astray?
Green 26
Arab culture has a long history of drinking tea and discussing, arguing, debating, commiserating, and laughing over the issues of the day. For one night only we are creating our very own tea salon, where participants can relax on soft pillows, partake of tea and sweets, and engage in dialogue about cultural identity.
Displaced draft one sheet with Examiner review.pdf
Red 8
In 2018, Sarah and others founded an autistic social organisation for autistic adults, partially built on Sarah's own experiences of being part of a Jewish community. This session will cover what they did, what they learned and how this is actually related to Judaism. Promise.
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