Limmud Festival 2022 - Presenters

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Russel Neiss

Equally fluent in Yiddish and Javascript, Russel is a Jewish educator who builds critically acclaimed educational apps used by thousands each day. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Guardian, Ha'aretz and other media outlets He currently serves as a Senior Product Engineer at Sefaria.

Saturday 20:40
Saturday 20:40 8-bit Judaism
 
Sunday 17:10
Sunday 17:10 Visualizing Torah
 
Tuesday 15:20
Tuesday 15:20 Free Torah
 

Neil Nerva

A social worker by training, Neil is a Labour Councillor in Brent. He is Cabinet lead for Public Health Culture and Leisure, Chair of Brent Health and Wellbeing Board, Vice Chair of Local Government Information Unit, member in the London Jewish Health Partnership, Chair of London branch of the Jewish Labour Movement, a member of Belsize Square Synagogue and the Makor Hayim community.

Sunday 11:30
Sunday 11:30 Health and wellbeing have become more important for the London Jewish community post-pandemic - why?
 

David Newman

David, originally from the UK, is professor of Geopolitics at Ben-Gurion University in Israel. In addition to his work on Israeli politics and borders, he is also interested in Anglo-Jewish history and its synagogues. In 2013 he was awarded the OBE for promoting scientific cooperation between Israel and the UK.

Saturday 11:40
Saturday 11:40 Praying for the royal family and adapting to change
 
Sunday 14:10
Sunday 14:10 Five elections in three years – why don't we reform the electoral system? (1 of 3)
 
Monday 18:20
Monday 18:20 Haredim and the future of Israel: a social and demographic challenge (2 of 3)
 
Monday 19:30
Monday 19:30 Post-election panel: whither the Israeli left?
 
Tuesday 09:10
Tuesday 09:10 The tale of a plate and the evolution of Israel's borders (3 of 3)
 
Tuesday 19:30
Tuesday 19:30 The lost heritage of the UK's synagogues
 

Michael Newman

A grandson of a Holocaust refugee, Michael Newman OBE is chief executive of The Association of Jewish Refugees which represents and supports Holocaust refugees and survivors nationwide. Among his other duties, Michael is a member of the UK delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and a Board member of the Claims Conference.

Tuesday 11:30
Tuesday 11:30 Generation 2 Generation asks: where to now for Holocaust education?
 

Jacqueline Nicholls

Visual artist and Jewish educator, Jacqueline's art engages with traditional Jewish texts in untraditional ways. Recent projects include drawing the Talmud ('Draw Yomi'), interpreting the Megillah ('Deck of Esther'), and digital animations that turn prayers into questions. Jacqueline also works at JW3 as part of the Arts & Culture team.

Sunday 17:10
Sunday 17:10 The deck of Esther
 
Sunday 21:50
Sunday 21:50 Tall tales and pale ales: a late-night Talmud event at the Limmud Bar
 
Monday 13:00
Monday 13:00 Psalms for the artist
 
Tuesday 22:30
Tuesday 22:30 The rebbetzins' disco
 

Hillel Norry

Not every rabbi can break boards with their bare hands, or hit the bullseye at 25 yards. But Hillel is not your typical rabbi. A Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, certified firearms instructor, and congregational rabbi, Hillel brings spiritual arts and martial arts together. He is widely recognized as a scholar and dynamic leader and speaker.

Saturday 11:40
Saturday 11:40 Punches, prayers, chi and kavanah
 
Sunday 09:10
Sunday 09:10 Is self-defense a mitzvah?
 
Monday 14:10
Monday 14:10 Worship beyond language: mind, body and spirit
 

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