Blue 33
Addicts have long been viewed as lazy or as fundamentally flawed. As a psychotherapist and addictions counsellor, Shimmy understands addiction not as a moral failure, but as a spiritual and psychological malady as old as the Bible. Join him to explore Jewish text and psychology, and you just might learn how to slaughter your own golden calf.
Orange 13
The story of my travels to all 50 US states in one year and how my policy of never complaining about a problem unless I am willing to work on the solution led me to become a US lawmaker.
Orange 14
Israel, a rising energy player, is exporting gas to Egypt and Jordan, and recent agreements open the door to exports to Europe as well. The session will discuss the current energy crisis globally, the significance of the recent Israel-Lebanon agreement, Israel's economic role in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the future of energy security in Israel and internationally.
Orange 12
Through biblical passages, and select rabbinic teachings, we will explore principles and examples of self-defense in the Tanach, propose a theory of Jewish self-defense as a mitzvah, and consider the implications.
Is Self Defense a mitzvah Limmud.pdf
Yellow 21
An exploration of the Torah’s diagnosis of the human predicament - how human beings came to exchange their original condition of equality and freedom for inequality and bondage.
1. Losing Eden.pdf
Red 3
What lessons can we learn from Simba, the central character in 'The Lion King'? What lessons can we learn from Moses when he left Egypt and became a shepherd? In this session we will watch extracts from the film and review texts from Exodus. We will explore the similarities between Moses' and Simba's journeys and discuss what relevance these have to our lives.
Orange 10
Ancient Near Eastern law can shed light on biblical narrative, particularly for characters that subvert expectations. We will look at female agency in the stories of Rebecca and Hagar on the background of the Hammurabi code and Middle Assyrian laws, and how they are developed in the biblical story.
Rebecca and Hagar -- Two Biblical Women through the Lens of Ancient Law -- Miryam Brand.pdf
Red 4
Tired of lugging large suitcases and paying exorbitant baggage fees to airlines? We will briefly explore the packing habits of our ancestors via traditional and nontraditional texts, and then learn from a master packer (she hasn't checked in a bag in 25+ years!) how to minimize our load and enjoy contemporary travels with only cabin baggage.
Orange 11
Author and Poet Marvin J Shaw reveals how he wrote his latest book Seize The Day! In this special Limmud launch session, Marvin recites a selection of his original poems from the book - some which will be chosen by the audience!
Orange 15
Explore the multi-layered nature of the words 'Sephardic' and 'Mizrahi'. Through a geographical and historical journey, we'll deepen our knowledge of the mosaic of Jewish communities with deep roots in North Africa, the Mediterranean, Middle East and Central Asia. Our exploration will also enhance our understanding of Jewish diversity and peoplehood.
Blue 34
Known as the Kaiser’s Jew, Ballin was the general director of the Hamburg-America Line and one of Imperial Germany’s most prominent businessmen. At the same time that he was making his way in commerce, millions of Jews were fleeing Eastern Europe. This talk looks at a unique and fiercely patriotic individual who was the main enabler in this process.
Immigration Game_ballin.pdf
Red 2
Everyone loves the Song of Songs, but what is it? Is it a secular love song between a man and a woman, an allegory of the relationship between God and Israel … or perhaps something else entirely is going on? In the first part of this series, we ask what Solomon has to do with the great biblical love poem.
Andrew Levy Session 1 Limmud 2022.pdf
Red 5
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.
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