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Sixolile Mabombo-Benson

Xoli (they/them), a visionary leader, co-founded LGBTQIA business forums, fostering diversity, inclusivity and empowerment. With a rich background in financial advisory their expertise fuels positive change, shaping a more inclusive business landscape. Together with Jacqui Benson-Mabombo they co-founded Shemah Koleinu.

Rahima Mahmut

Rahima is a Uyghur activist, singer and translator. Rahima has led the movement in the UK to end complicity and secure action on the genocide taking place in her homeland. She is currently the UK Director of the World Uyghur Congress, Executive Director of Stop Uyghur Genocide and Advisor to the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC).

Mo Makin

Mo (Moses) is originally from Liverpool and currently lives in West Hampstead. He has been involved in Limmud since the age of 5 and thinks it is the best Jewish organisation out there! It has given him great friends, shaped his Jewish identity and inspired his career. “Can't really complain,” he says, when speaking about Limmud.

Robin Makin

Robin Makin is a Liverpudlian, regular attendee at Limmud and member of Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation. He is involved in organising the 2024 commemorative events to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Grade 1 listed synagogue at Princes Road, Liverpool.

Dania Mann-Wineberg

Dania is a final year medical student at the University of Manchester and has an MSc in Global Health and Mental Health. She has studied at MMY seminary and the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, both in Jeruselam, and was Chinuch Worker for Bnei Akiva. She is currently Academic/Research Lead for the UoM Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society.

Daniel Marcus

Daniel is the Director of Campus affairs at StandWithUs UK. At StandWithUs UK he directs the Emerson Fellowship: recruiting and supporting the next generation of on-campus, Zionist leaders. Daniel brings a passion for psychology to his work and is currently undertaking a Masters in Psychology at The University of Exeter.

Sarah Marcus

Sarah Marcus is a Limmudnik since 2015. She has studied Jewish Studies, lives in Berlin and is a volunteer at the synagogue Fraenkelufer.

Patricia Eszter Margit

Patricia Eszter Margit is the founder of Art Kibbutz, Jewish artist residency program in New York. In her native Hungary she is a celebrated author of a novel called “The Jewish Bride”. She works as an editor, interpreter, PR/media advisor, non-profit manager and trainer to non-profit organizations as well as international governmental agencies.

Madison Margolin

Madison is a journalist of psychedelics and spirituality. Author of 'Exile and Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass' and 'Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground'. She hosts the 'Set and Setting' podcast and co-founded DoubleBlind Magazine and the Jewish Psychedelic Summit. She's written for Rolling Stone, VICE, High Times and Ayin Press.

Annette Margolis

Annette teaches on the Foundation Programme at the University of Birmingham and has a wide range of interests including pure mathematics, Italian literature and collecting bijouterie and Art Deco china.

Erica Marks

Erica is CEO of Migdal Emunah, Jewish sexual abuse support, supporting children, women and men across the UK Jewish community who have experienced sexual abuse. Erica is a specialist in child and adult safeguarding and services.

David Mason

David Mason is Executive Director of HIAS+JCORE. He served as rabbi of Muswell Hill Synagogue for over 14 years and at Kingston Synagogue prior to that. Born in Edinburgh, he studied in yeshivot in Israel for 7 years, as well as having Masters in both Econometrics from LSE and Conflict Resolution in Divided Society from King’s College London.

Rona Matlow

Rona (ze/hir pronouns) is a retired US Navy nuclear engineering officer, disabled veteran, educator, pastoral counsellor, trauma specialist and rabbinic Bible scholar. Ze identifies as an elder, genderpunk, non-binary trans woman. Ze is the Professor of Jewish Diversity at the Hebrew Seminary for the Deaf and Hearing in Chicago.

Sarah McCulloch

Sarah is an autistic occupational therapist, NHS manager and founder of the Autistic Empire. She hasn't missed a Limmud since 2012.

Natan Meir

Natan M. Meir is the Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies at Portland State University (Oregon, USA). A scholar of the social, cultural, and religious history of East European Jewry, he is the author of Kiev, Jewish Metropolis: A History, 1859-1914 and Stepchildren of the Shtetl: The Destitute, Disabled, and Mad of Jewish Eastern Europe, 1800-1939.

Caroline Mendelsohn

Caroline, special projects manager at Innovation: Africa (iA), leads initiatives across various departments. With almost four years at iA, she previously managed operations in South Africa, playing a key role in establishing solar water projects and showcasing her passion for international development and commitment to positive change in the region.

Rosie Mercer

Rosie is the newest resident of Moishe House Kilburn. She is from Manchester and moved to London to work on a city farm as a schools programme manager. She loves growing food, hiking and generally spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Marc Michaels

Marc is a Sofer STa"M (www.sofer.co.uk), author, designer and Marketing/Creative Director. He is studying for a PhD at Cambridge. He published Sefer Tagin Fragments from the Cairo Genizah, and has served communities in UK/internationally since 1996 as Mordechai Pinchas. He designed the MRJ siddur and has written books/articles on sofrut, bible & art inc. for children, the Dot on the Ot.

Midnight Specials

Based in Reading and London, The Midnight Specials are a rock band bringing their own energy to the genre. Started in September 2022, they have been playing to crowds in London and are gearing up to release their debut album in the new year.

Elhanan Miller

Elhanan is a Jerusalem-based rabbi, educator and social media entrepreneur. An Arabic specialist and former journalist covering the Middle East, in 2017 Miller founded People of the Book, an online initiative aimed at educating Arab viewers about Jewish faith and culture. He is a teacher and research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute.

Helena Miller

Helena is the Director of Degrees and Teacher Training programmes; Senior Research Fellow at LSJS. She has a PhD in Jewish Education and has taught, researched and written widely for many years. She leads the "Jewish Lives" study. Helena was co-chair of Limmud International (2009-12) and senior editor of the Journal of Jewish Education (2014-20).

Steve Miller

Founder of innovative social justice projects Steve is currently senior consultant to Faith Based Regeneration Network & Convener of London Boroughs Faiths Network. Steve works with organisations who share a vision of a more just, creative, connected, inclusive and sustainable society. Steve teaches in Jewish communities across the UK and Europe.

Samuel Millunchick

Sam, rabbi of Belmont United Synagogue, combines traditional yeshiva depth and rigour with scholarly acumen, delivering a multi-faceted approach to Judaism. His teachings marry time-honoured traditions with modern complexities. Expect intellectually engaging sessions that will both challenge and deepen your understanding.

Shani Mink

Shani is a seasoned farmer, experiential Jewish educator and the executive director of the Jewish Farmer Network. She has worked on farms as a field hand, educator, manager and consultant. Shani’s work with the land deepens her spiritual path, and the wisdom of the Jewish tradition lends endless meaning and intention to her work as a farmer.

Isaac Montagu

Isaac is a musician and educator, cellist and multi-instrumentalist, researching Sephardic liturgical music at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, as a Jewish Music Institute scholar. The editor of Siddure Or, Isaac believes in widening access to Sephardic traditions. Isaac would like to thank Limmud for being born, Isaac's parents having met here.

Sara Moon

Sara is an earth-based Jewish educator, Kohenet and co-founder of Miknaf Ha’aretz and Camp Beenu. She is dedicated to building inter-generational, radical-diasporist, earth-based Jewish community in the UK, rooted in justice and solidarity. Sara is currently based in South Devon.

Abigail Morris

Abigail used to be the director of the Jewish Museum and before that the artistic director of Soho Theatre. She is currently an arts fellow at Pardes and is a keen runner - though not as fast as she used to be.

Nina Morris-Evans

Nina Morris-Evans lives in a Moishe House in London, running events for the local community. She spends the majority of her other waking hours teaching maths and politics in a comprehensive school in Camden. She loves swimming, Limmud and the Jewish community, probably in that order.

Robin Moss

Robin is chief executive of Unitas Youth Zone, an amazing youth centre in Burnt Oak with more than 50,000 visits a year. He is also a Jewish and Israel educator. He has presented at Limmuds on five continents and edits 'Limmud On One Leg'. He is Chair of KeshetUK and a trustee of the Jewish Youth Fund. He enjoys a wee dram of a good single malt.

Naomi Munk

Naomi is a junior barrister specialising in employment, education and discrimination law. She has a particular interest in how secular law and religious issues interrelate - a topic which never fails to spark lively discussions!

Rosa Mutchnick

Rosa serves as the Community Education and International Programmes Officer for World Jewish Relief, the UK Jewish Community's humanitarian agency, providing assistance to people in crisis around the world. The role includes working with the Office of the Chief Rabbi on the Ben Azzai programme to inspire Jewish youth on global social justice issues