Red 1
Why bother figuring out 'Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?' when instead you could 'Search for your Israeli Cousin'. In this session we'll play some of most interesting examples of titles from the golden age of Jewish educational video games in the 1980s, and explore what we can learn from them today.
Blue 32 (Millers)
Fulfil this ancient wisdom from Ethics of the Fathers ‘and acquire for yourself a friend’. This teaches that a person should acquire a friend who will eat with them, drink with them and help them choose the best Limmud sessions. All are welcome.
Red 3
Do you know how many hins there are to an ephah? Did you know your life could depend on it? Come along to find out all about logs, seahs, zuzim and kavs and discover the dimensions of a real king-size bed. No special equipment required, but fingers, hands and forearms will be useful.
Red 2
Migration - a theme of Jewish history from its earliest beginnings to the present - has become one of the most contentious political issues in the developed world. How do economists understand migration and its impact? How has immigration shaped the demography of the Jewish world?
Red 4
Niddah, the practice of monthly sexual separation, is a pillar of observant life. But what about when you’re queer? Literally nobody has written publicly on how to do niddah in a same-sex relationship, so let’s figure it out together in 50 minutes! We’ll dive into rabbinic/feminist/queer sources and start putting together our own teshuva (answer).
Yellow 21
Have you ever felt you're that only person in synagogue who doesn't know what's going on? We'll examine the phenomenon of impostor syndrome, look at examples of different characters who've felt out of place, and discuss how we can all feel at home in our places of worship.
Impostor Syndrome in the Synagogue.pdf
Orange 11
How Chaim Weizmann established himself after the passing of Theodore Herzl as the leading Zionist at the Zionist Congresses, and as an early practitioner of bio-chemistry, laying the foundations of his unique role as the indispensable Zionist.
Blue 34
Does the concept of mindfulness, rooted in Buddhism, have relevance to us Jews? Join this experiential workshop and learn some practical psychological and spiritual tools. You’ll have a chance to practice mindfulness meditation and decide for yourself if it’s meshuga (crazy) or not! This session is geared to mindfulness beginners, but all are welcome.
Red 7
Come along for a fun lesson in this partner dance. It's easy to learn the basics and can be danced to many different music types. Each session will be standalone - come to both if you enjoy it, and get ready to show off the moves you've just learned at the disco later!
Red 5
Storytelling and dance are found in every human culture, and Judaism is no exception. In this talk, an evolutionary anthropologist reflects upon the Simhat Torah festival and the role of storytelling and dance in forging social bonds within groups. These activities may connect us with a shared Jewish identity, and may also be part of what makes us human.
Orange 10
In Judaism study is greater than prayer, so the Siddur (prayer book) includes learning even before the service begins – selections of Torah, Mishnah and Gemara. What are these texts and why do they include mitzvot (commandments) that offer those who keep them reward both in this world and the world to come?
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