Orange 11
Can a medium built on hypermasculine bravado and steel chairs engage with Jewish identity? Can it build complex, compelling and distinctly Jewish characters? Can it engage productively with antisemitism? Maxwell Jacob Friedman seems to think that it can, and he's in a position to know - he's the biggest star in professional wrestling today.
Blue 34
At a time of widespread ignorance of the Holocaust amongst young people and the inevitable loss of first-hand witnesses, what should be our next steps? G2G’s co-chair, Helen Stone, talks to the chief executive of the Assocation of Jewish Refugees, Michael Newman, a forthcoming 3rd generation speaker for G2G, about the power of passing on family stories and future plans. Your input is welcome.
Daniel Daniel UK Jewish Film Festival Irene Wise
Orange 13
Looking at prime examples of Jewish existentialist cinema, this session will explore what makes these films so brilliant, profound and fundamentally Jewish. When faced with the abyss, nobody makes them quite like us.
Red 4
What made Jonathan Sacks zt'l, the Emeritus Chief Rabbi, such a compelling thinker? Looking at some of the main strands of his philosophy, we will see how he reframed the challenge of living as a Jew in the 21st century. He still has much to teach us…
On Rabbi Sacks - Why are you here - second yahrzeit 2022b.pdf
Red 2
Rachel's grandfather, Ewen Montagu, a peacetime lawyer and communal leader, spent World War II in naval intelligence. He was behind the top-secret Operation Mincemeat that helped the Allied invasion of Sicily, described in 'The Man Who Never Was' and other books, a musical and two films. Rachel will describe his wartime service and life before and after World War II.
Orange 10
Some crises capture the world's attention and secure millions of dollars in aid. Others slip below the radar, leaving communities to cope alone. We'll explore why almost half of all humanitarian funding this year has gone to just five emergencies and discuss what this means for those affected, from drought in Kenya to Vanuatu's mental health crisis.
Blue 32 (Millers)
How do we balance being the 'pushy Jewish middle-class parent' with fighting for our child’s needs, especially in the face of difficulty? How can we keep ourselves as parents safe and our own mental health intact in the process? We will share their experiences and strategies and create the space for parents to hear each others’ learning. What changes in our community might help? How are Jewish schools and youth movements doing around inclusion?
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