Red 4
In this performance piece, David tells the life story of Israel's much loved poet Yehuda Amichai through the words of Amichai's poems with additional songs written by David for this performance. Hear the rich tapestry of life in the new state of Israel unfold through Amichai's beautiful and often poignant words.
Red 3
Many people want to begin making the spaces they are in 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, learn about trans identities, and how to best support trans people.
Red 5
This is a snapshot of Simone's life in broadcasting - first at the BBC, then The Jewish Programme at Spectrum Radio, and finally, where she still works, on the news team of Radio Jackie. She will share stories of the many famous people she has interviewed, including royalty, and some of the funny incidents that have occurred during her career.
Orange 12
The 19th century rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin wrote intros to each of the five books of the Torah. They are fascinating in their depth of insight, ranging from a love of humanity to human psychology. Together, we will pick out the major themes of each one and hope to paint the rabbi’s picture of the Torah.
Red 2
In this session we'll briefly explore the role of art during the protests of 2023 and then look at the art world as it is after October 7th. Can art respond so quickly? What can art tell us about the current reality that we don't necessarily see in the news? We'll explore art responses, exhibitions and art works that are both praised and challenged to allow a different look at what we're experiencing these days.
Yellow 21
The Niddah salon will be a space in which our stories about menstruation come into dialogue with rabbinic rulings around colours of period blood and their significance. We will use both of these 'texts' as a jumping-off point for playful exploration using pastels.
Limmud Niddah Salon.pdf
Orange 11
There are many conundrums in life: when to leave home for work? Should we move in with someone? How do we decide what we change and what we can accept? But as Einstein probably never said, 'You can’t solve a problem at the same level of thinking that created it'. The solution? Multi-model thinking, a framework that helps us see the world anew.
Tal Bassali Marika Guralik Tori Egherman
Orange 15
Explore the future of European Jewish communities with representatives from Limmud Europe, Paideia, Zehud, and ZeKollel. Together, we confront illiteracy, apathy, and indifference - critical challenges beyond intermarriage or antipathy. Join this crucial conversation shaping our community's future.
Orange 10
Israel’s Declaration of Independence has been at the heart of debates surrounding Judaism and democracy in Israel, this past year and for the past 75 years. What does this fascinating and mysterious document actually say? And what happens when we apply traditional Jewish text study to this modern sacred yet heretical scroll?
Orange 14
Faith is not binary – I believe, or I don’t. Rather, it is best characterised as a lifelong quest. In this session we will look at the traditional sources that describe this quest and how we might integrate it into our lives. Atheists, agnostics and theists all welcome…
The Quest for God 2023b.pdf
Red 8
The Royal Docks opened in 1855 and closed in 1981. It was the gateway to London for East European Jews escaping pogroms. Most landed in the Tower Bridge area, finishing in nearby Whitechapel. Canary Wharf was developed by the Canadian, Paul Reichmann, who placed a mezuzah on the main entrance. Malcom Ginsberg will use the opportunity to update the latest fight situation at Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv International Airport.
Hotel Lobby
Let’s get outside! We’ll be celebrating leaves through a variety of methods: gathering them, drinking them in tea, exploring the pigments we can extract from them, embroidering on them, and exploring how leaves have been celebrated throughout Jewish tradition and history.
The Torah of Leaves - Sydney Switzer - Limmud 2023.pdf
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