Blue 34
Israeli journalist and bestselling author Nir Baram begins to lose faith in the two-state solution. He travels through the West Bank speaking to Palestinians and Israeli settlers, re-evaluating his hope for peaceful resolution to the conflict. This award-winning documentary will be followed by discussion reflecting on the situation in the West Bank.
Lynn Ruth Miller Rachel Creeger
Orange 14
Lynn Ruth is a comedian, cabaret artist and burlesque performer who's appeared on both Britain's and America's Got Talent. She is the oldest performing female comic in the UK and USA but full of energy. Join Lynn Ruth and her friend comedian, writer and BBC Radio regular Rachel, chatting about life as the bubbe of Jewish acts on the UK circuit.
Yellow 22
In the last 10 years, there's been increasing talk of 'six genders of Ancient Israel', referring to the categories zachar, nekevah, saris, tumtum and androginos. This session investigates these categories, the extent to which they can be read as 'genders', and how (or whether!) we might use them to understand gender and Jewish law today.
Orange 12
By law, marriage and divorce in Israel are overseen by religious institutions. There is no civil marriage or divorce. This has led to major problems for citizens not considered Jewish by the Rabbinate. In the last decade, tremendous pressure has been building to develop and implement state run models to ensure the civil rights of all citizens.
civil marriage sources.limmud2.pdf
Red 6
Here's a chance to hear a slightly different selection of material from Dan's concert yesterday. Some of these songs are sung by cantors and musicians in Reform temples in the US, others by artists including Christine Lavin, Dillie Keane and even Maureen Lipman. Daniel is an extraordinary performer who will make you laugh and cry in a heartbeat.
Green 27
Christian conversion accelerated in the Iberian pogroms of 1391, many choosing martyrdom over forced baptism. Some, however, converted for convenience, and some scholars wrote works portraying struggles of faith and of conscience. The many different resolutions are evidence of tenacious faith but also of ambivalence and doubt amongst Iberia’s Jews.
Orange 11
IsraAID since 2001 has responded to humanitarian crises in more than 50 countries around the world. This hands-on experiential session will walk us through the toughest decisions and inspiring opportunities that each of our missions see when hitting the ground. Come ready to be active!
Dan Libenson Kelly Hartog Erielle Davidson Carol Greenwald Zev Brenner
Orange 15
Referring to attacks on Israel by the so-called ‘Squad’ of Democratic congresswomen, President Trump accused Jews who vote Democrat of showing ‘either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty’. Yet a consistent majority of American Jews votes Democrat, with over 70% backing Hillary Clinton in 2016. Are they making the right choice?
Green 26
Mussar is a 1000-year-old Jewish spiritual and ethical practice that teaches how to find those things inside that cause us to get stuck in the same place again and again. It was developed by Jewish sages in Spain and Lithuania and is being revived worldwide today. What is it, and how can you begin to learn from it to make a difference to your life?
Red 4
Many Jews define themselves as shomer Shabbat/mitzvot (or not) based on 1 version of the 10 commandments . We will challenge this paradigm and suggest an urgent need for liberal Jews (of all types) to redefine ourselves as zocher Jews in line with the 2nd version of the 10 Commandments in the Torah. Both Judaism and Israel will be read with this lens.
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.
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 was Costa Book of the Year in 2018, a memoir exploring the wartime history of Jews in the Netherlands.
Uriel Aiskovich Deborah Fishman Shelby
Red 5
This workshop will be an experiential, immersive experience using storytelling and food as community organising tools. Highlighted will be stories of hidden identity not commonly told in the Jewish mainstream. Come interact through our global network of creative Jewish community-builders to discover your own creativity and the story of you!
Red 3
In this session we will explore the recent political turmoil in Israel and try to understand why Israelis have to go to the polls for the third time in a year. How can there be an election with no winners? What’s stopping Israeli parties from forming a governing coalition? And what are the implications of the government’s standstill for Israeli citizens?
Orange 10
Archaeological remains of a synagogue discovered in one Syrian town (Dura Europos) exemplify the richness of Jewish life in ancient Syria. By drawing attention to the riotously painted walls, ceiling, and even graffiti from the unusually well-preserved building, this session considers local dimensions and eccentricities of Jewish worship practices.
Red 2
Science fiction has become fact: robots are playing an ever-larger role in society. We will explore some of the religious and ethical issues and challenges posed by this technological revolution using Jewish texts and other sources.
_ Council of Christians and Jews Esther Sills
Blue 33
This session shares my experience of coordinating an equine therapy project for asylum children and vulnerable children in urban Liverpool: and the lessons which it has taught me. Come along and gain insight on some of the overlooked contemporary struggles of refugees and learn how each one of us has something that we can offer in support.
Yellow 21
Those who are working in any kind of education, rabbis, teachers in school, shul or Talmud Torah, know that there is a possibility of a late, last minute call asking you to jump in and present something, teach the class without any foreknowledge about the actual schedule of the class. Instead of panicking, I would like to teach you a few tricks for preparing yourself to be able to do a successful job.
Red 7
Most people know of the Jews of South Africa and North Africa, the latter now a shadow of its former glory. But what about the space in between? In this session, we'll discover the remarkable diversity of Jewish life in Africa and, amongst other issues, consider what these communities do to our conception of who is Jewish and how we decide.
Laura Janner-Klausner Jonathan Romain
Orange 13
We want to talk about: what does Judaism say about prayer, death, women, conversion, mixed-faith marriage, LGBTQ+, and patrilineal Jews? You may want to challenge our views, or ask about other topics. Nothing will be off-limits. Come and join the debate!
Blue 32
Participants will be asked to share stories from their past or ones handed down to them. They will then respond in prose or poetry, writing memoir or fictionalising their stories. The session is suitable for practised writers and beginners.
Aviva Schneider Natalie Assa Maurice Stone
Red 1
Bou lirkod! Enjoy all the atmosphere of Tel Aviv’s Tayelet learning dances regularly danced in Israel; suitable for newcomers and returnees with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This is an introduction to Israeli dance for the young and young at heart. Have fun! Learn all the basic moves but with some new music.
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