Orange 14
Rachel is the only practising orthodox Jewish woman on the UK comedy circuit and a regular guest on BBC Radio. She has won awards for both her theatrical and comedic work and has performed across the UK and internationally. Join Rachel and her friend Hayden, poet musician and brains behind the Bagel Podcast, as they talk about unusual career paths.
Red 5
In this session we get behind the man believed by many, including the great Talmud sage Rabbi Akiva, to be the Messiah. We go beyond the myth and seek to discover the truth of the great rebellion that took place in Betar between 132 and 136 CE, the calamitous result of which led to a Jewish exile that lasted for millennia.
Green 27
When thinking about gender equity we usually refer to promoting women`s rights and empowering them. But what about the boys? What are the gendered barriers preventing boys from fully developing their potential?
Orange 13
In the last 7-8 years, young Ethiopian artists in Israel have been re-inventing and reviving their traditional music and art and beginning to tell their story. This session will explore how art and culture can bring social change and help the young generation to find their own unique voice.
Yellow 24
How does the theory and practice of "intersectionality" work against Jews and the Jewish State? American politicians like Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, and activists like Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory, are just the tip of the iceberg. Scholarly organisations like the National Association for Women's Studies are normalising this discourse.
Blue 34
This session will trace Israel's history through music, from the pre-state days of yearning for our return, to optimistic agricultural enthusiasm, the wartime experiences, sadness and triumph, all the way through to successes in Eurovision.
Orange 12
Pensioners in Jerusalem play an important role in the fabric of the city. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel tailors programs that raise awareness and allow pensioners to take an pro-active role in protecting and improving the environment. Learn about our public participation in Jerusalem's urban green space.
Green 26
One thousand years of Jewish life in Poland has had a significant impact on Polish culture. We will talk about how Jews are portrayed in Polish mass culture of the 19th and 20th centuries and how after the Holocaust emptiness after the place they occupied s is filled up.
Red 9 (Boulevard)
Calling all LGBT+ Jews at Limmud! Come along to this session and share a piece of Jewish text that has spoken to your experience as an LGBT+ Jew and supported you through your journey of self-actualisation.
Red 6
We will introduce songs from our tradition about joy and explore how text and the power of our minds and awareness can inspire us to manifest joy in our own lives. You will walk out with an actionable step in creating more intentional joy in your daily life.
Red 1
Come along for a fun lesson in this partner dance. It's easy to learn the basics and can be danced to many different music types. Each session will be standalone - come to both if you enjoy it, and get ready to show off the moves you've just learned at the disco later!
Yellow 23
Ofra will describe the impact of war of independence on the Jews of Aleppo. The pogrom that ensued forced many families to escape in different ways to the newly established state of Israel. Ofra's family was one of those who made this exodus to Israel rather than to the West.
Daniel Bernstein Vulkan Keith Kahn-Harris Anthony Reuben
Red 4
It has been a big year for statistics, surveys and polls in the news. Lots of big claims have been made about the Jewish community and what it thinks. Should you believe them? We have a panel of people who really understand the numbers.
Red 2
In his fifty years of writing, in 88 books, Martin made the Jewish story an integral part of 20th century history. Along with pioneering work on the Holocaust and Israel, the Jewish contribution to the First and Second World Wars and the life of Winston Churchill are woven seamlessly into the general narrative. Why was this important to him?
Blue 33
Over the past few years discussions and arguments have raged in both the Jewish community and outside, based on the use by supporters of Tottenham Hotspur of the Y-word. This session will argue the validity of arguments from Jewish and non-Jewish, Spurs and non-Spurs fans both for and against the use of the Y-word.
Orange 11
New Israel Fund associate director Shira explores our theory of change, addressing issues such as diaspora relations, public spaces, gender issues and extremism in the religious establishment. In light of tensions around the draft bill and more, she will explore how we can strengthen moderate voices and challenge the rabbinate’s monopoly.
Green 25
An illustrated talk examining the life of the Jewish Community of Brighton & Hove before, during and after the Great War, highlighting some of the key changes resulting from the War, and identifying members of the Community who served in the British Forces. Sources include synagogue minutes, local archives, and the Jewish Chronicle.
Yellow 22
In the Talmud, a literal dismemberment characterises Tamar’s reaction to her rape by Amnon. Amidst the sexual violence, the source leads us to wonder what the rabbis really thought it meant to be an ideal man. In exploring this text we will ask questions about our own society’s construction of masculinity, its toxicity and what we can do about it.
Purple 31 (Bar)
Do you go to a lot of Jewish social events? Looking to go to different Jewish social events, then this session could be for you. Join Jake, Jonny and Chloe from the Jcal team to discuss ideas for how Jewish social events should be designed going forward and hear Chloe present the exciting new Jcal events that will be launching next year.
Red 8
What is nakedness? In the Talmud it is associated with a woman's hair, voice and thigh. However, in today's modern society many of the discussions around women's bodies in Judaism feel misogynistic and irrelevant. We will use primary source material to understand the origin of traditional practices around dress and singing and hair covering.
nakedness.limmud.pdf
Orange 10
After hearing information about the events which shaped the creation of this series, you will have the opportunity to reflect on the role of shows like this to mirror our past and shape our future.
Red 3
The climate emergency and the 6th mass extinction are really depressing. What if doing absolutely nothing was part of the solution instead of part of the problem? Is the work of Tikkun Olam now just to wonder as nature takes over? Find some of the ancient Jewish roots to the modern ideas of wilding or re-wilding. Sit back and let them grow on you.
Red 7
Following the end of WW2 British fascists ramped up their activities and targeted the Jewish community. Rising to meet them was The 43 Group of Jewish Ex-Servicemen, an organisation which was committed to defeating fascism by any means necessary. Come and hear the Group's story and learn all about this fascinating episode of Anglo-Jewish history
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