Orange 14
A 1896 pamphlet, 'Der Judenstaat', resulted in the only country founded from a grassroots movement. A 2022 book, 'The Network State', argues that frontiers for creating new states are reopening. Could multiple Jewish states now emerge? How? Where would one go? Could it address political divisions in Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict?
Red 4
Louis Farrakhan has just celebrated his 90th birthday. In the last 40 years he has been America's most charismatic speaker and its most popular antisemite. Ze'ev Portner will analyse Farrakhan's influence on Black-Jewish relations in the United States, the United Kingdom and will discuss how Black-Jewish relations can move on post Farrakhan.
Red 7 - Brightsmith
Singing is a vital part of our synagogue services, and can be very moving. We will sing a cappella, and in three or four parts (SATB or SAB). Some sight-reading and musical ability will be needed. We will be looking at some exciting versions of selected sung prayers.
Red 1
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel's executive director looks at how we can work towards a vision of democracy, equality and human rights in the wake of a national trauma. As the fog of war lifts, how will we move ahead?
Orange 11
Have you ever wondered, "what is this really all about?" Me, too! Let's ask some basic big questions and imagine expressing our identity, nurturing our souls and coming together in community in new ways, that are still recognisably "Jewish". Bring your curiosity, your creativity and your voice as we begin to discover limitless Judaism.
Yellow 24
Please attend this heat if you would like to perform any talent that is NOT musical or dance-related talent in the final talent show! Comedy, spoken-word, magic and all other talents welcome! The heats will be used to organise performers into categories, and to create the final order of performance. All abilities welcome!
Orange 10
Rabban Gamliel was wealthy, educated and powerful. He was perfectly positioned to lead the Jewish community after the Temple was destroyed. Yet at some point, he was deposed. What was missing from his leadership? We will explore Talmudic stories that will touch on contemporary issues of what we need from those who lead us.
Red 8
This informal session will provide space for all attendees to share their hopes, fears and experiences of 'retirement'. We will explore the extent to which there might be a 'Jewish dimension' to approaches to retirement. Hopefully fresh, fascinating and even fabulous new perspectives might be created for those attending!
Yellow 21
What happens with the money we pay into burial schemes? I don't know. But I do know about the start of the Jewish cemetery and burial industry. This session explores the Jewish cemeteries of Gold Rush-era San Francisco, how they emerged into the frenetic world of the Gold Rush, and their part in the story of how modern urban capitalism emerged.
Red 5
In recent years the Jewish and Roma communities have connected more than ever before. Minorities living in the same lands, sharing a similar fate for centuries are getting together through a variety of initiatives to discuss what the future for both will look like in Europe. Together in arts, pop culture, politics, history and community development?
Orange 12
Lynn Joffe's debut novel, The Gospel According to Wanda B. Lazarus, was published in 2020 as an exploration of the myth of the Wandering Jew as a woman. Accidentally cursed with immortality, Wanda B. Lazarus wanders through the ages in her quest to become the tenth muse. 'A novel filled with music, energy, bounce, juice and joy,' Stephen Fry.
Red 3
What does the commentator Rambam (Maimonides) teach us about our obligations to civilians in times of war? How do the sages of the Talmud advise us to rescue hostages? From classical to modern thinkers, we'll consider halachic (Jewish legal) and theological approaches that can help human-rights activists meet the current moment.
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