Orange 14
Could the same passion over human suffering that brought Abraham to God have driven Elisha ben Abuya away? A chance to struggle with their struggles (and those of Hannah and Moses), and our own with the help of shocked and shocking midrashic texts. Texts in Hebrew with full English translation.
Orange 12
There are African communities which claim their origins in the ten lost tribes. Others are descendants of Jews who settled to trade. They share our biblical roots, but are they Jewish? And should we feel a responsibility for them? We will look at communities in Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Uganda with video clips and interviews with their leaders.
Orange 13
Jewish public affairs professional, Phil Rosenberg, hosts a discussion on Jewish political life during 2022, including communal impacts of Putin's war in Ukraine, the Israeli elections, threats to kosher meat, the cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing scourge of antisemitism. The session will also look ahead to what 2023 may hold in store for us.
Orange 10
You are Jewish. Your partner isn't. You are keen to tie the knot and celebrate your marriage in a deeply personal and meaningful way, but don't know where to start. Come and discover how to turn your wedding dreams into a magical experience, make family and friends feel fully included and avoid the five most common wedding pitfalls.
Orange 11
An examination of the use of the noun 'eved' (slave) and the verb 'avad' (work) in Genesis and Exodus. We will reference the sojourn in Egypt as motivation for the mitzvot (commandments) in Exodus and Deuteronomy, and explore reasons for the differences. The transitional stage in Leviticus will support our explanation.
Red 3
From the underrated stinging nettle to the mysterious umami of mushrooms, more people are turning to wild foods for authentic culinary experiences. Jews, too, have traditions of foraging and discovering wild food is an inspiring way to connect with nature and our roots. Learn about the common edible plants growing around us and how to identify and enjoy them.
Red 4
Gershom Scholem is famous as the greatest academic scholar of Jewish mysticism in the 20th century. Less well known is his passion for book-collecting and career as a librarian. We will explore this via a virtual tour of some of the treasures of the Scholem Collection at the National Library of Israel.
Red 1
This presentation will focus on why Gesher school was set up and the need for Gesher within the Jewish Community. Including a brief explanation of rates of SEN in schools and the wider community, how we went about setting up a school, our unique approach to education, our vision for the future, sharing best practice, and creating an ecosystem for change.
Blue 33
Parkinson’s disease is thought to be more common in Jews than in the wider population. What is the evidence for this and what factors might be at play in explaining any such increase? Israel is a world leader in research into Parkinson’s, looking for causes and developing new therapies. So why do Israeli Arabs have a lower rate than Jews and is there something in drinking water?
Yellow 22
Join us as we learn some of the basics of Ladino through the Judeo-Spanish language of the Sephardim of Greece, Turkey and the former Ottoman Empire. Session will include some basic reading, vocabulary, history and song.
Purple 31
What is the point of reading? Escapism? Learning another way to think or behave? Reading is like going on a journey - by the end of the page, something has shifted. You note a different perspective or new mix of emotions. We will delve into our collective learning journeys, workshop what reading means to us and explore how it adds meaning to our lives.
Blue 34
This session will teach us how to collect oral histories, photographs, on-location documentation and archival film to reconstruct personal narrative interwoven in global context.
Red 5
A commemoration plate issued in 1948, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel, depicts the uncertainty concerning the demarcation of the new country's borders. It is a problem which has yet to be resolved. This presentation will give an overview of the many changes in Israel's borders, past and present, and raise some questions concerning the future borders of the country.
Red 8
Limmud is all about studying Torah… but what about writing Torah? By medieval rabbinic counts, the 613th commandment in the Torah is write your own Torah, and everyone has some Torah to share. This interactive writing workshop-style class will include time to reflect on texts, record your insights and discuss how to share them with the world.
Red 2
Many people want to begin making their spaces more inclusive of transgender people, but are unsure how to do so, and worry about getting it wrong. In this training session, we will provide a non-judgemental space for people to ask questions, to learn about trans identities, and how to best support trans people.
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