Red 4
In this session, Richard traces how the Churchill family interacted with Jews from Victorian times and how Churchill's support of Zionism was in parallel with his warnings about the Nazis, as well as thoughts about the the lessons of history.
Red 2
What's the basis and background for head-covering in Judaism and Islam? Is covering her hair a matter between a woman and G-d or is it everybody's business? Does hair covering automatically show piety? In the session we will explore the politicisation of hair covering in today's society and discuss identity politics within religious communities.
Purple 31 (Bar)
Based on questions from participants, Francis will discuss how homeopathy might help with acute or long term conditions from problems in pregnancy and childbirth though autism to Alzheimer's. Francis will share experiences of homeopathy in the Jewish life cycle. He will offer 10 minute confidential discussions after the session.
Orange 10
With copious references to 80s music, cinema and culture, Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ is a horror-genred nostalgia-fest that speaks to adults and teens alike. But its religious undertones are under-appreciated. Shadowy fiends, demonic possession and the Other Side (Sitra Acher) feature in the Talmud, Zohar and kabbalistic works. That’s a code red…
Red 6
Come and learn about some of the inspiring Jewish action on climate and the environment already underway, but more importantly, how we as a community can do more and do it better. What can we as individuals and as a community do? How is all this linked to Jewish learning, tradition, history and source.
Red 5
Jewish law is constantly evolving and changing. Responsa also reflects how a community looks at a situation and their own views on the matter. Together we will look at texts that discuss Jewish interdenominational relationships.
Red 3
The WZO UK is coordinating the Immediate Response Team to antisemitic and BDS protests all over UK. During the lecture, testimonials, films and examples will be presented. The question of the feasibility and significance of demonstrations in the New Media and Cyber era will be raised.
Blue 34
Four more Rabbinic stories that teach us about values and life. This time the focus is on layers of meaning.
Yellow 21
Following the September re-elections in Israel, we will explore the new Israeli government's first few months in office. Who are the new players? What are their policies? And how does this affect us?
Blue 32
Based on the book of the same title, the author takes the audience on a journey of thinking backwards/reverse engineering, applied to a range of topics. If you like to question, and learn new ways of looking at the world, this could be the session for you.
Yellow 22
Enhur Jewish life. Zvi will give you his top ten tips on how to help keep your Jewish life exciting, interesting, relevant and above all fun. Bring a friend.
Orange 12
Is it poor tactics? Audience preconceptions? Is it the weakness of the Zionist arguments? This presentation-cum-discussion session will attempt to provide answers (and lessons for the future) by performing the ‘post-mortem dissection’ of a recent ‘Zionists vs. anti-Zionists’ debate.
Blue 33
“It is worse, much worse, than you think.” (David Wallace-Wells) “Our house is on fire… I want you to panic… And then I want you to act.” (Greta Thunberg) What underpins these apocalyptic pronouncements about the ecological emergency? And why is civil disobedience the logical response? The Extinction Rebellion perspective on the climate crisis.
Orange 11
The Talmud teaches that parents should teach 3 things to their children: Torah, a trade and how to swim. But what other life lessons do young adults need to survive and thrive in the modern world? Why are time management and organising vital to both success and wellbeing? And how can parents help teens to develop these vital life skills?
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