Limmud Festival 2021

Limmud Festival 2021 – Sunday 12:00

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An insider's view of a military regime: The bureaucracy of occupation (1 of 2)

Joel Carmel  Benzion Sanders 

Room 11

When talking about the occupation, people often think of checkpoints or the separation barrier. But the occupation wouldn't exist if it weren't for the bureaucracy that holds it together. In this session, we will discuss the role of the Israel Defense Forces' Civil Administration, in which Joel served, and how it perpetuates control over the Palestinians.

 BTS_SouthHillHebron_Booklet_ENG-2019.pdf

Bad dating stories

Penina Shtauber 

Room 15

We’ve all had them. We don’t like remembering them. But they make for great conversations: bad dating stories. Join us in this writing and storytelling workshop to share your story and learn a few tips on how to put those words on paper to share. Remember, the worse the story, the better the conversation!

Chalutzim not wanted: What it means to be a Zionist today

Michael Even David 

Room 12

The classical models of Zionism, like pioneering and the kibbutz, are not needed anymore. Israel is a modern and thriving country. So... what does it means to be a Zionist today? Donating money? Making aliyah? Defending Israel? Praying for Israel? We will study different approaches and discuss what it means to be a Zionist today.

Literary interpretation of the Bible in ancient, medieval and modern times

Yitzchak Blau 

Room 14

In recent years, scholars such Robert Alter, Meir Sternberg and Jonathan Grossman have shown the literary beauty of biblical literature and how it enhances scripture's moral and religious messages. We will explore some of the techniques used and see how earlier rabbinic sources were sensitive to these techniques.

 Literary Interpretation of the Bible in Ancient.docx

The Beijing Haggadah

Leon Fenster 

Room 13

Join Leon for a deep dive into his acclaimed 'Beijing Haggadah', the first of a series of vibrantly illuminated Haggadot that will be based on specific cities and communities.

The Middle East In 2022 and beyond

Hagai M. Segal 

Room 16

The Middle-East is undergoing dramatic change. Over a decade after the Arab Spring, chaos continues in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, while the rise and fall of ISIS/Daesh and fear of Iran has profoundly redefined the region. Suddenly Israel and old Arab foes are ‘friends’! Hagai will explain these remarkable dynamics, and what to expect in 2022 and beyond.

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