Orange 11
Do QAnon, the US conspiracy movement, and Chabad Lubavitch, the Hasidic dynasty, have much in common beyond an abundance of men with beards? Perhaps the highly prophetic structures of both have more in common than meets the eye. Join for an anthropologist's take on prophecy, cults and conspiracy theories, and what happens when it all fails to fail.
Yellow 21
This area of Jewish law provides such an important framework for the emotional reality of mourning, as well as so much flexibility for an individual’s circumstances. Having just completed my studies in this area, I would love to share. Come and learn through some practical and often surprising halachot (Jewish laws).
Red 8
Generational trauma studies came out of the Shoah. A new study shows how every family member, from Abraham's father Terah through to Jacob's children, experiences trauma. Further, generational trauma impacts marginalised people in our communities. We can then use these stories as a model for healing.
Generational Trauma in the Book of Genesis.pdf
Red 1
Step into the shoes of a halachic (Jewish legal) authority in this interactive session. Navigate real-life scenarios and cast your vote on the law that should apply.
Orange 14
Or was he? Now I've got your attention, I'd like to talk to you about mushrooms. Jewish mushrooms. But what's Jewish about a mushroom? A lot, as it happens. This session will explore the role of fungi in Jewish traditions, as well as their role in tikkun olam ('repairing the world') - from nutrition and medicine, to healing damaged ecosystems.
Orange 10
How do American Jews vote and why? How has that changed in the 21st century? Explore the past, present and future of Jewish engagement with American politics from the perspective of a reform rabbi who has served most of his rabbinate in the American Midwest and South, seeing these issues playing out in real-time in Jewish communities.
Orange 13
Next week we read Parshat (the weekly Torah portion of) Shemot, which features Moses’ epic early life. Hollywood’s Dreamworks adapted this story into 'The Prince of Egypt'. We’ll watch clips from the movie, read Torah and Midrash, and decide whether the movie crosses a red line of unfaithfulness to the text… or is one of the greatest modern 'midrashim' ever written.
Limmud 2023 Moses, Midrash and the Movies.pdf
Yellow 24
A chamber choir for Limmud! If you love singing a cappella settings by the likes of Tallis, Brahms and Howells, and if you've got good sight-singing skills, then Sacrae is for you. We'll sing Jewish-texts-only sacred choral works.
Sacrae - read this first - session description, info, form link.pdf
Sacrae - advance planning - please open.docx
2023 - list of music for second session.docx.pdf
Sacrae - link to folder of PDF scores.docx
Red 5
Jewish law values the intimate relationship between a husband and wife - provided that it takes place in the context of marriage, according to the requirements of halachah (Jewish law). But what exactly are those requirements? Does Jewish law severely limit what is allowed in the bedroom, or is it more expansive and lenient than commonly believed?
Sex Within Marriage_ What is Allowed and What Isn't (1).pdf
Green 27
'Alakazam, Alazazing, the power of your mind is a magical thing.' The tale of Stingray Charles initiates the young audience into an amazing, magical, musical world. Through a combination of interactive story, performance, sound and music, Lynn Joffe shows us how to use literacy and imagination to transform our ordinary lives. 'A sheer delight.'
The Tale of Stingray Charles_Characters_Outline_Pitterpat-colouring-in-pages.pdf
Orange 12
Come learn about a peculiar and disturbing ritual practised by East European Jews: to stop the spread of an epidemic, the community would marry its 'outcasts' - orphans, beggars and the disabled - to each other in a wedding held in the cemetery. We’ll discuss why this ritual held such lasting appeal to ordinary Jews in Eastern Europe and beyond.
Cholera wedding handout.pdf
Red 2
Hear about the dire effects of the judicial 'reform' on Israel's fragile institutions, the motivations behind it, and the ongoing legal battles. An Israeli-born legal academic based in the UK, Ruvi Ziegler will explore the Israeli and Jewish diasporas' responses, asking what we can, individually and collectively, do to support the fight for Israel's future.
Ziegler Limmud festival 2023 the judicial coup in Israel.pdf
Red Bar/Lounge
It’s time to chase down inspiration and party with your imagination! Creativity is the best tonic for our troubled times, so come along and discover the power of the pen, in a workshop of fun writing exercises. Intriguing characters, wacky places and maybe even a plot twist – crafted by you! All levels of writing experience are welcome.
Red 4
We will explore the profound connection between Jewish wisdom and mental wellbeing, revealing how ancient traditions can guide us toward emotional balance, resilience and inner peace. Discover practical strategies within Jewish spirituality to transform mind and spirit.
Red 3
Much has been written about the halachic and ethical considerations of war. Less has been said about the experiences of those Jews living through conflict. At a time when it can be difficult to reconcile the belief in an all-good god with the tragedy of war, we will consider how Jews have responded to very similar questions of faith in the past.
Purple 31
What does rabbinic tradition have to say about Jews celebrating Christmas?
Orange 15
Based on the archive of testimonies provided to Breaking the Silence from former soldiers over nearly twenty years, we will provide analysis on the military practices used in the Gaza Strip in the past and now. As part of this lecture, Breaking the Silence researcher and testifier Ariel Bernstein will share his experience fighting in the Gaza Strip during 2014 Operation Protective Edge, and what he has since understood about the need for a political solution.
Green 28
Why do bad things happen to good people? Does it matter which religion we believe in? We'll start by collecting our most burning questions we have that we'd like to ask God. We'll stick these in a hat, pull them out one-by-one and discuss what we think could be the answers. Ages 8 and over are warmly welcome, children and parents/carers together.
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