Red 2
Aeroplane accidents, nuclear power plant disasters, medical equipment malfunctions, and similar complex system failures have inspired research about how to address and correct systems when undesirable events happen. How does this process mirror Jewish perspectives of teshuva and the way we might address our own actions when we mess up?
Red 7
EcoPeace, established 25 years ago, is the only organisation in the Middle East that is Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian together. This session will share stories of peacebuilding efforts and the challenges faced by EcoPeace to advance a vision for a peaceful, resilient, and interconnected Middle East.
Blue 34
It is often tempting not to bother to exercise our democratic right. We may feel that our vote may not make a difference to the outcome of the contest or that none of the candidates represents our worldview. We will be seeking guidance from the Tanach, Talmud and medieval and modern scholars. No prior knowledge of politics or Jewish texts required.
Source Sheet - Elections and Referendums - to Vote or not to Vote.docx
Elections and Referendums...(Supplementary Source Sheet).docx
Purple 31 (Bar)
Are you a worried Jewish parent with a teenage son or daughter about to apply for uni? Or are you the teenage son or daughter of said worried Jewish parent? Sassy, a longstanding Limmudnik and former University Admissions Officer of 5 years’ experience, is here to share his top tips for both parents and students on applying to university!
Blue 32
As a follow up to the previous session "Textiles as Ritual Practice", we will focus on our own ritual practices by delving into the act of making. Each participant will learn to knot a macrame bracelet, as well as participating in a discussion about the intention and "Jewishness" of our process. Everyone welcome - regardless of skill level!
Limmud 2019_ Let's Make Things _ Sefaria Source Sheet Builder.pdf
Orange 10
The creator of the Ladino music ensemble, Grupo Sefarad, speaks about a haunting journey into personal and collective memory through Judeo-Spanish music and poetry– harmonized with memories and emotions from the decree of expulsion of the Jews from Spain until today. A compelling meditation on a dying language and the effort to preserve it.
Orange 14
'Truth never dies, but it lives a wretched life', runs the Yiddish proverb. What does that wretchedness mean for the core Jewish values of integrity and accountability before God? Or has it, as Yuval Noah Harari maintains, always been thus, and we are a post-truth species? Texts, ancient and new; discussion, Torah and political.
Yellow 21
The Shema is one of the most central prayers of Judaism --- but what does it really mean? In this session we will be listening and thinking about the Shema from a variety of perspectives ... rabbinical, poetical, political, social, personal and above all with our ears open.
Green 26
Often called a burial society, the term chevrah kadisha is better translated sacred society or holy friends. In congregational settings the mitzvah of guarding and ceremonially preparing our own deceased for burial brings the reality of life’s fragility into sharp focus. Far from depressing, it can awaken us to the exquisite preciousness of life.
Orange 11
Wearing red string bracelets or amulets as protection to ward off the “evil eye” as well as attaching spiritual, financial and healing attributes, segulot, to baking challah, including schlissel challah is very popular today. How did these customs develop and what has been the response of rabbis to their development and increasing popularity?
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