Red 5
This session will focus on antisemitism in America, particularly as it gains ground on both the far-left and far-right. It will examine how each political party has addressed antisemitism and how the Trump presidency has impacted antisemitic movements. It will also discuss the rise of leftist anti-Zionism and its implications.
Red 7
When Abby came out as transgender, she was the first person who was raised Chasidic to come out. She is today the only (legally) Chasidic ordained woman. Her book "Becoming Eve", is the first of its kind. We will explore the Chasidic community, the Jewish transgender community, and the TRANSitions revolving them, through talk, text, and videos.
Green 26
Autistic children become autistic adults - then what? Our sensory research, styles of communication, weighted tallitot, come and hear about how what autistic life looks like. The second half of the session will be participant-led. Questions welcome, except about EHC plans. Part of the Autistic Empire series.
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!
Orange 15
Lance Forman became one of 29 Brexit Party MEPs after the party, 4 months old, won the largest vote share in the 2019 EU election. Why did Lance join the party? What explains its success? How's it to work at the EU Parliament? What's the future of UK-EU relations? These questions and more as Lance speaks with bestselling author Jonathan Neumann.
David Benkof Irene Wise Jake Herman _ UK Jewish Film
Orange 13
Harold Feinstein started taking pictures in his teens, exhibited at MoMA and was an integral part of the mid-century New York School of Photography alongside Diane Arbus and Garry Winogrand. This British-produced documentary delves into the depths of Feinstein’s body of work, which is strongly characterised by his love of people, and life.
Orange 12
Who knew that the challenge of buying lunch for under £4 a day in central London would have so many lessons to teach? Food is of course a very Jewish thing, but the search for cheap lunches was an eye opening cultural experience, reinforcing Jewish values and some wider life lessons. Come and share the stories and join the cheap food revolution!
_ 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 is Jacobson’s most recent novel, a bitterly funny satire of the north London Jewish community.
Blue 32
The legacy of Nehama Leibowitz is recognised in the world of Jewish education but her legacy to me extends beyond pedagogy. She taught and inspired. Although she denied it, she was a feminist force. Peta will share some personal memories, analyse Nehama's contribution and demonstrate how her teaching methods are relevant and exciting.
The Contribution of Nehama Leibowitz (002).pdf
Genesis 4.pdf
Orange 10
How can grandparents leverage the power of stories to connect, transmit and teach the next generation. You do not have to be a grandparent to think about your place in Jewish history, its significance and how you might use your own personal experiences as emotional conveyances of Jewish wisdom
Maurice Stone Aviva Schneider Natalie Assa
Yellow 22
Learn about the history of Israeli dance, watch some performances and discover why it is Israel’s major cultural export. Find out about the impact of IDI programmes on some 18,000 children and youth around the world including the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europa and Cuba and the role of Limmud in contributing to this achievement.
Red 6
Stephen Sondheim reimagined the Broadway musical as an art form brimming with depth, imagination and complexity, and he influenced a generation of new composers. As Sondheim turns 90 this year, join this concert/talk featuring performances of some of the composer-lyricist’s most influential works, from “Company” to “Sunday in the Park with George.”
Sondheim at 90 Handout.pdf
Red 3
The Chuetas are descendants of Jews forcibly baptized in 1435. They were not expelled in 1492, because they were not seen as Jews. They maintained their customs privately and practiced endogamy. Today some have returned to Judaism. Genetic studies have shown that they preserve a special genetic identity that is closely related to the original Jews of Iraq.
Red 4
The rabbinic library can be a little confusing. If you have ever wondered what’s the difference between Mishnah and the Mishneh Torah, Tosafot and the Tosefta and why the Talmud remains so important then this class is for you. At the end you will have a clear understanding how the major rabbinic works fit together and will never be confused again!
Blue 34
Rights regarding freedom of access and worship in Holy Places are anchored in Israeli law. But who has the authority to decide which place is a Holy Place? Do we still have to rely only on the Ottoman law? What about places that are holy to more than one religion or clashes of opposing rights of two different groups from the same religion?
Orange 11
Knowledge of family history is important in building resilience in children. Descendants of Holocaust survivors often have very limited knowledge of survivors' experiences. What are the psychological effects of knowing just a little? Of being hesitant to ask? Of alterations in the stories that are received? Must/can grandchildren really know?
Blue 33
As Jews, we tend to think we have ownership of the Holocaust. Does it belong to us or does it belong to humanity? What does it mean to “own” the Holocaust? Is it the memory, or responsibility for the future? How do we transmit and preserve memory of the Holocaust for future generations?
_ European Union of Jewish Students Vlad Zaiko Natalia Czarkowska Balint Jobbagy
Green 27
Learn about Jewish life in Europe from young Jews who are at the forefront of revitalising their communities (in Belarus, Hungary, Poland, Austria and Netherlands). They will share some tips about how they do it and insight into how to attract young adults to Jewish events and programmes.
Red 2
Siddur Masorti, the world's first Hebrew-English Sephardi egalitarian siddur, was published earlier this year to (very unexpected) international acclaim. From piyutim to digital calligraphy, full transliteration to non-binary Hebrew, hear from one of the editors about what goes into making a siddur, and the just-taking-off Sephardi egal zeitgeist.
Main Bar
Come and listen to Liz Cashdan reading her poems on family and Jewish history.
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