Yellow 22
Jewish mystical sources throughout the ages have pointed towards an essential 'Oneness' underlying all things. Let's examine how this wisdom can help us live with more peace and compassion, and through a series of short but powerful meditations touch in to that abiding silent stillness beyond the words, thoughts and ideas that seem to separate us.
Orange 14
Theodor Herzl is known for his vision, for his role in changing Jewish history, for his charisma. Yet he wouldn’t be the great influencer that he was without being first and foremost a superb politician. In fact, he made politics look like art. Come and learn more about Herzl the politician.
Purple 31
Break-fast: the best meal of the day! Sephardi chef, Sibel Pinto, will talk about 'desayuno', the Sephardi breakfast traditions. Sibel will demonstrate authentic breakfast recipes from her new cookbook: 'Kashkarikas Wasteless Kitchen: A Turkish-Sephardi Chef's Recipes and Stories'. Come to discover this tasty, colourful and healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
Chef Sibel Pinto_Monday Dec 26th__demo 1_Desayuno Sephardi Style Breakfast.docx
Red 2
Adam Wagner will discuss his recent book, 'Emergency State', telling the extraordinary story of the laws which created the lockdown and allowed the UK government to rule by decree for over two years. He will discuss how this impacted on the Jewish community, and why human rights laws should be central to protecting minority communities.
Red 3
We will explore and read stories about women from the Talmud and imagine what foods might nourish them. This session will read from 'Feeding Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves', a cookbook/study book that retells the stories of 69 women in the Talmud and honours them with vegan or plant-based recipes.
_Limmud - Kimchit .pdf
Orange 12
The idea of chosenness is so uncomfortable that a number of Jewish thinkers would like us to excise it from our tradition altogether. In this session we'll examine ideas of being "chosen" and an "am segula" [treasured nation], from the Torah right up to contemporary sources. Yes, we know your mother thinks you're exceptional. But does your God have to think the same?
Chosen People_.pdf
Red 4
The Glorious Revolution of 1688, where William of Orange supplanted King James II, led to the modern British constitution with parliament supreme, a free press, an independent judiciary and financial strength. This crucially depended upon Amsterdam Sephardi Jews, on whom William had been relying for years both for finance and military provisioning.
Blue 33
This fun, dynamic and interactive session is designed to help you gain self-awareness about how fear and nervousness ooze out through your body and voice diminishing the impact of what you say and holding you back from really connecting with others. You'll leave with tips and techniques to gain presence, gravitas, and confidence to speak up, be heard and communicate in an authentic, engaging and memorable manner.
Orange 10
The session explores dance in Judaism from Miriam's time until today. Citing examples of dancing in the Bible and Jewish life ever since, we'll use the 'Miriam tradition' text and other authors to highlight the importance of dance to religion, rituals and Jews as a people. We may include audience participation. Although parts 1 and tutu are linked, anyone can attend either session alone.
Red 5
Shmerke Kaczerginski was an author, songwriter, playwright and journalist who wrote some of the most famous Yiddish songs of the cultural and armed resistance to the Nazis. His songs illuminate the life of this ebullient figure who was at various times a book-smuggler, partisan and museum director. English translations of the songs will be available.
Blue 34
The episode of the spies is one of Moses' greatest failures of leadership. So why does Joshua send his own spies? And is this the worst espionage mission ever? The two spies make their way to a brothel and almost get caught! What can we learn from this bumbling episode? This session will engage in text study of chapter 2 of the Book of Joshua.
Spies Giants Prostitute. Moses Spies Joshua Spies (2).pdf
Orange 11
Whilst Britain’s plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda hover in the headlines, few know about Israel’s agreement to send refugees and asylum seekers to Rwanda just a few years ago. What exactly happened with that agreement and what can be learned from it?
Orange 15
Orthodoxy is nearly unrecognizable from a few decades ago. Women's images are all but gone, reactionary extremism grows bolder, insular communities close even further. Can we stem the tide? How do we maintain a strong middle ground and a healthy Jewish society? In this session, using real examples, we discuss how to bring Orthodoxy back from the brink.
Yellow 21
In ancient Israel, every unsolved murder would lead to a bizarre ritual in which a calf's neck was broken at the crime scene. Rabbinic commentaries reveal an incredibly sensitive approach to promoting good leadership and combatting social exclusion. Was the Torah tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime?
Daniel Daniel UK Jewish Film Festival Irene Wise
Orange 13
A screening of a new documentary about Jewish humour. Filmmakers Jascha Hannover ('Hollywood’s Second World War') and Arkadij Kahet ('Masel Tov Cocktail') set out to explore the origins of Jewish humour, tracing the use of irony and satire back to the Bible. Featuring archival footage from around the globe and comedy experts from Europe and Israel.
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