Orange 12
Today, we find ourselves re-examining things we once took for granted. Who has the power in our society? Who lacks power? What do we need to do correct the injustices that plague us? Come learn some terribly offensive texts, and see if they can shed light on the issues we’re grappling with today. No prior experience with Jewish text necessary.
^LNproblematic - Session Two - Non-Jews .pdf
Emma Weleminsky Hannah Sharron Marcus Dysch
Orange 13
As the war in Ukraine reaches almost the year mark, what do charities do now? Does the Jewish public still care about this crisis? Are charities actually helping? Join experts from World Jewish Relief, ORT and IsraAID to dig deeper and understand the impact of their work and how it will continue long after this crisis drops from the news headlines.
Blue 34
Nic is the designer and curator behind the PaJeS project building artistic connections. Come and learn about the history of Israel through some of the objects being explored in this flagship educational project and celebration.
Red 5
Join chef, Sibel Pinto, for a taste of Sephardi cuisine. Founded in 2016, the International Kashkarikas Mission raises awareness of food waste, shows ways to improve sustainable kitchen practices and how to respect ingredients from root to leaf. Inspired by her Hispanic and Turkish Jewish culinary heritage, Sibel invites you to a 'delicious' journey.
Hotel Lobby
Mushrooms are mysterious. They capture our imagination like no other organisms. Perceived as life-giving, mind-blowing and deadly, fungi simultaneously inspire fear, wonder and confusion. Against the odds, they also thrive in urban areas – like Birmingham! Join us for a walk in the grounds of the Hilton to get to know your fungal neighbours. We will learn how to identify common mushroom species (including the Jelly Brain and Witches Butter) and explore the role of fungi in the ecosystem and Jewish traditions. This session will be mostly outdoors.
Red 2
I began learning Yiddish during the first pandemic lockdown. The more I learnt, the more I realised how many gates it opens. There is a universe of a thousand years of Jewish European culture, thinking and experience only accessible via this key. I will expand on this, as well as provide a guide to the online and offline ways to learn Yiddish today.
The Leo Baeck Education Center Haifa
Orange 10
What do Israeli high-school students have to say about Israel today? A face-to-face panel discussion with 14 teenagers from the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa. They will share with you their family origins, Tikkun Olam community service activities, thoughts and dreams for Israel, and what they do to make their world a better place.
Orange 11
The amidah prayer lies at the heart of structured Jewish prayer. During the weekday services, each amidah is basically identical, but on Shabbat each of the four prayers explores a totally different aspect of the Sabbath. In this three-part series we aim to give participants a heightened understanding of the liturgy and a deeper capacity to engage with Shabbat prayer.
Yellow 21
It's not as simple as you think. You can take a river cruise or sea cruise. From a UK port or fly to your embarkation destination. Big ship, or a small one. With or without children. Malcolm Ginsberg has been cruising since he was 10. He will try to unravel the mysteries of cruising in 50 minutes and answer your questions. Kosher too?
Orange 14
Drawing parallels to First Nations in the USA and Canada and taking critical legal approaches, I offer a new understanding of the role of ‘home’, particularly public housing in Israel, as a site of both oppression dispossessing and alienating Mizrahis (eastern Jews) of their Jewish homes and homeland, and of resistance and social justice redefining Israeli property laws.
Blue 33
Of all non-liturgical Jewish composers, Leonard Bernstein has been one the most deeply influenced by his Jewish heritage. In this session, we will examine how he incorporates Jewish themes into his compositions.
Red 1
From oranges to chocolate, wine to sugar, most foods today have spread beyond their birthplaces. But did you know that as the most globalized nation in the world, Jews have been intimately involved in their active transmission? Hear the surprising stories of the wandering Jew's gastronomic impact, and the reasons for this role in culinary history.
Orange 15
Michael Wyschogrod was one of the great Jewish theologians of the 20th century. In his book, 'The Body of Faith', he presents deep and penetrating thoughts and ideas about the Jewish people, God and being 'chosen'. In this lecture I will share three points from Wyschogrod's writings as I understand them and why I believe everyone should be reading him.
Hotel Lobby
Join the Limmud Exec for a gentle, outdoor stroll. This is an opportunity to take a break, get some fresh air, tell us your Festival highlights and find out more about Limmud. Meet at the Monarch entrance, wrapped up warm.
Red 3
As part of her training in systemic family therapy and experience as a social worker, Alma imagines Isaac and Rebecca coming to therapy. How might Isaac's personal history affect his parenting? What characterises their relationship? What stories are told and which remain shy? Come with ideas, no prior knowledge needed.
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