Blue 34
Bat Ella collaborated with the legendary Debbie Friedman and performed with her in the USA and Europe. Their last concert together was at Limmud UK's 1995 Conference. Debbie deeply influenced Bat Ella's musical journey and her album, 'L'chi Lach', is dedicated to Debbie's songs, performed in Hebrew. A fun session with memories, stories and the Debbie's best songs!
Orange 13
Covid shook the London Jewish community and it exposed the health inequalities of both the mainstream Jewish community as well as the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community. This has led to the community, NHS and UK Health Security Agency working together on health and wellbeing, and to the formation of the London Jewish Health Partnership.
Yellow 21
This session will explore the history and culture of the Yiddish language from its inception 1000 years ago to today. As the most commonly spoken Jewish language for hundreds of years, we will trace Yiddish history through time and space and discuss the many different kinds of Jews who spoke - and continue to speak - Yiddish.
Orange 11
What lies behind the culture clash between the UK government, which wants to regulate institutions such as yeshivot (Talmudic academies), and many in the more conservative section of the haredi (ultra-orthodox) community, which believes this is an intrusion into religious freedom?
Red 1
Why is the French Jewish community so abundant, rich and alive, despite all the problems of French Jews? What recipe does it follow? How can you duplicate that for English Jewry? The presentation will be followed by a game about knowing the Jewish community in France. Please bring your smartphone to the session to win the prize!
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