Blue 34
In 1894, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish artillery officer in the French army, was framed as a traitor, convicted of treason and sent to Devil’s Island. The case split the country as well as the artistic and intellectual communities. This session explores attitudes of artists and is illustrated with paintings, posters and cartoons of the day.
Green 26
In this workshop we will share some of the tools we have been developing and using at Head Room Cafe to improve people’s mental health on both personal and communal levels. We will explore how you can develop these tools in your own community and get involved with Head Room Cafe.
Red 4
From our earliest days wandering in Canaan, the Jewish people have surprisingly survived despite the challenges of historical events and migrations across the globe. What does this mean for our genetic make-up? If we evolved from Neanderthal man, how genetically different have we become from other groups? More importantly do these differences matter?
Orange 10
They say superintelligence is upon us. Terminator, I Robot, Battlestar Galactica, Westworld, Humans and Blade Runner are fiction today but might come to life tomorrow. Are they right? And what does our age-old faith have to say about the synthetic minds of the future? We will discuss the ethics and antics of AI and what computers still can’t do…
Red 6
Eddie's own shaggy dog style, some clever, comical, pathetic, poignant and idiotic. Some stories from the 'village of idiots' as legends, but many made up to present day modern Chelm, which is now a pleasant tourist centre. You are invited to complete a limerick "There was a young man from chell-em" Bring it with you!
Red 9 (Boulevard)
A fun introduction to the mathematics of Hebrew. Each Hebrew letter has a number value. Chanukah starts on 25 Caf Hey Kislev. They rested on the 25th. Come and found out more. No previous Hebrew knowledge required.
Red 2
British Jews love to discuss Israel and its security, but rarely in the levels of detail or sophistication this subject deserves. This session will explore doctrinal themes of how Israel approaches its national security, assess Israeli military history through these themes, and offer an appraisal of the current and future threats Israel is facing.
Purple 31 (Bar)
Limmud is a great place to learn and exercise your brain. It's also a great place to exercise your fingers and fine motor skills! Come and join us each afternoon for some creative yarn based arts. We'll knit together and chat about what we're enjoying at this year's festival. If you've never knitted before, come and try it out!
_ Limmud Social Programming Team
Hilton Lobby
Walking and talking, what a great combination! Join other participants for some fresh air and a walk around the grounds after lunch. This is a great way to meet new friends, too.
Shoshi Ish-Horowicz Aviva Dautch
Green 25
This stand-alone session is a chance for book lovers to share insights. We will discuss our favourite extracts, characters and theories - for those who've already read the book and those who haven't but want to find out more. Today's choice is the latest novel by award winning Israeli novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen.
Nechama Goldman Barash Debbie Young-Somers
Red 5
A beginner's guide to mikveh and whether it might really be for you too! We will explore the textual basis for using mikveh across the community regardless of gender or sexuality. Bring your discomfort and/or excitement and learn about one of our most personalised and ancient rituals, and how the Mikveh Project might help bring meaningful mikveh to more.
Sam Fromson Brett Wigdortz Tamra Wright Joanne Greenaway Helena Miller
Orange 12
The average graduate will spend about 80,000 hours working. What factors did the presenters consider when choosing their career paths and how did they assess the trade-off between money (and perks and prestige) and meaning (making a difference and being fulfilled)? Should you choose meaning over money?
Red 3
We all know that Jewish composers and lyricists have had a major impact on Broadway and West End musicals, but how have Jews been portrayed on the stage? In this session we will listen to some excerpts from shows with Jewish characters and themes and discuss how the image of the Jew has developed over the years.
_ European Union of Jewish Students
Red 8
Around twenty Jewish students activists from across Europe, active with the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS), will share the realities, challenges and aspirations of being a young Jews in their countries and communities and what a European Jewish identity means to them. Promise: no Brexit jokes!
Orange 11
Reyna, better known as Gina, is a Sephardic Jewish granny with delicious seasoning, who decided to try her luck as a participant on Masterchef Mexico. Join her as she recounts her journey from a Jewish home kitchen to becoming a finalist on national television.
Yellow 22
Explore practical ways informal singing can profoundly support people living with: dementias, breathing difficulties, speech, communication and coordination challenges, loneliness, depression and social isolation including within residential care, and how friends, family and their Jewish community can help.
Singing for body and soul in later life - handout.pdf
Red 7
An introduction to the shapes and sounds of the Arabic letters and vowels, showing the links with Hebrew.
ArabicHeb2.pdf
ArabicHeb1.pdf
Green 27
We put so much time and money into engaging young Jews through domestic infrastructure, but studies show that travel has a larger impact on identity than ever: 95% of students who study abroad report lasting effects on their worldview. The Jewish piece? 3 out of 4 Jewish students report a positive impact on their Jewish identity.
Blue 33
This interactive session will help you uncover your organisation’s brand essence (or purpose). You will learn how to speak briefly, but passionately, about the important work your nonprofit does, in a way that engages and inspires others to take action – by signing up, volunteering, advocating and/or donating.
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