Yellow 21
The digital world has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. So what is next? What new directions could digital go in? Come to learn more about the state we are in and where we might be heading.
Orange 10
What happened to Herzl's vision as described in his book 'The Jewish State' to the situation of the State of Israel today.
Helena Miller Joanne Greenaway Raphael Zarum Robbie Gringras Abi Dauber Sterne Tal Bassali
Orange 15
Is it more important for our children to have a strong Jewish identity? A deep commitment to community? Or a knowledge of Jewish text and skills? Is it possible, or desirable to achieve all of this? The panel will debate the purpose and priorities of an excellent Jewish education and think about how to achieve this.
Orange 12
5050 was born out of a sense of anger at the lack of female representation rife in Israeli political landscape. Using a bottom-up approach, 5050 puts public pressure on political parties to create truly equal candidate lists. Yael will talk about 5050’s grassroots approach which has led to a revolution in municipal elections.
Orange 14
I teach Jewish studies on a campus with few Jews, lots of progressive faculty, and lots of students from places where there are no Jews. I push back against the demonisation of Israel and Zionism, and against conscious and unconscious antisemitism. If you are a student or a faculty member somewhere, let's talk and trade stories and tactics.
Red 2
In 1874, Liverpool was in its prime. Many prominent Jews including the Lewis/Cohen families (of Lewis’s department stores) and the Samuels family (H Samuel Jewellers) celebrated the opening of the Grade 1 listed Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation synagogue at Princes Road. In 2024, exciting commemorative events will take place. Learn about what is in store 150 years later!
Orange 11
Rabbis and botanists have rather different ideas about fruit. We'll briefly explore the history of Tu B'shvat, before exploring the 'four worlds' of the Kabbalah and their associated fruits. The co-evolutionary interactions between fruits and frugivores give new meanings to these categories - and may help us find the missing fruit of Atzilut, the highest of the four worlds.
Limmud_TuBShvat_sourcesheet_Kunin.pdf
Red 5
Ladino-speaking Sephardi Jews dominated the Greek city of Salonica for hundreds of years after they arrived from Spain in 1492. But during the Second World War, almost the entire community was deported to Auschwitz. We explore the story of Salonika’s Jews through rare photos and survivors’ accounts in Ladino.
Red 3
Inspired by the series 'The Toys That Made Us', coupled with a childhood obsession brought back to life during the pandemic, that eventually led to a rabbit hole of Jewish toy creators, manufacturers and 'machers'. Learn the story of those who created some of the most iconic toys of the 20th century, accompanied by a selection of vintage toys!
Red 8
ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing has increasingly become mainstream. What motivates corporations and fund managers? Does ESG give you better returns? Although it has lofty goals and purposes, there are many flaws in its applications which could even be detrimental. Michie will discuss challenges of incorporating ESG from a practitioner’s perspective.
Red 4
Writing fiction about the Jewish haute-bourgeoisie and Yiddisher mobsters in 1930s London made me consider how persecution, money and class warped, broke and reformed how British Jews related to each other at a time of great political and economic strain. Come to consider whether our communal memory boasts more bubemeisses (old wives' tales) than facts.
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