Yellow 22
In Leviticus 18 we encounter a verse which has been used as a proof text to justify harm, humiliation and hatred on the basis of sexual orientation or practice. In this session we will explore a number of textual interpretations of this verse which challenge traditional readings.
Red 5
The pandemic hit us like a maelstrom and each of us has a story to tell. Come to this session to share your stories - personal and family stories, community and neighbourhood stories, professional and political stories. There are bound to be stories of loss but also joy; leaving things behind and encountering the new.
Gary Rosenblatt Mark Gottlieb Dafna Michaelson Jenet Efraim Chalamish
Orange 15
The US political scene has experienced tectonic shifts this past decade. The successive storms of Donald Trump, Black Lives Matter, Covid-19, the January 6th insurrection and the Supreme Court's decision on abortion have resulted in agonizing levels of polarization. Our panel of experts will ask whether the same is true within the Jewish community.
Blue 34
Let’s observe some Judeo-Italian manuscripts. With a virtual magnifying glass and a few suggestions, you will be able to read some Judeo-Italian words such as 'domedet' and 'vessels', and some Hebrew words including 'tzeba'ot' and 'Zion'. What will you have learned? Reading some words written in different types of Hebrew calligraphy!
Red 2
John Dyson, former Justice of the Supreme Court and Master of the Rolls, gives the inside story of his investigation for the BBC, how it unfolded and the challenges he faced.
Red 1
This talk reveals how, in 1943, the SS established a concentration camp for French Jews on Alderney in the Channel Islands. We learn how the British government hid the German atrocities after the War and withheld key evidence from French prosecutors. We discover the dark story of British responsibility for the deaths of 250 Jews transported from Alderney.
Orange 10
Historically, after fulfilling the Zionist dream - which turned out to be far more successful than its greatest visionaries imagined - one might cautiously say that two miracles befell the Jewish people in the 20th century. One might even call them resurrections. We should celebrate the success of world Jewry, and it doesn’t make us any less of a Zionist. Jewish peoplehood as the fourth stage of Zionism.
Orange 12
How exceptional individuals awoke to the root of human suffering and sought to liberate humanity through the example of their lives. From these individuals a nation was born whose life experience modelled the passage from bondage to freedom.
Red 8
I've been vegan for just over seven years, delighting the Oatly company. I've been vocally pining after the ancient Jewish sacrificial system for almost as long - somehow not delighting my friends. Join me to explore the korbanot (animal sacrifices) system, learning what it has to say about how to treat animals and how we can relate to God.
Limmud 5783 - Korbanot for Vegans (Participant).pdf
Orange 11
The eclectic story of Central Asia's ancient Jewish community, Bukharian Jews, is located at the unique intersection of Sephardic, Mizrahi and Russian-speaking Jewish identities. Discover how Bukharian Jews' rich culture formed against the backdrop of changing empires, the crossroads of diverse cultures and engagement with the broader Jewish world.
Orange 14
A text-based study course examining the way seven heroines of Tanakh (Bible) are seen in rabbinic literature and what we make of them today. Part one: What is a prophetess? What is a prophet? Are they different? The rabbis had a particular take on women who spoke out. In this session, we will look at what they say about Sarah, Miriam and Deborah.
Jewish Women's Aid Ilana Hutchinson
Purple 31
Growing up in a digital world where TikTok influencers get more hits than news stories among teens, we will explore influences that surround our teens and shape their views on relationships and consent. We’ll look at the good, the bad and the ugly, and dissect how we can support them to navigate their own relationships and promote a culture of consent.
Blue 33
What is Moishe House? Who is it for? How did it start? Come along to hear about the beginnings of Moishe House, what our organisation offers now and how you can get involved! You will have the chance to hear from professional staff and residents of Moishe House about our experiences and the amazing work that we do. (This is a repeated session).
Red 3
An exploration of the limits of left-brain, linguistic liturgical practice, and the unlocking of right-brain, embodied spiritual expression. Using athletics, music, and martial arts as examples, we will talk about developing a more holistic understanding of worship. We will also consider the role of breathing in our tefilah (prayer) and practice.
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