Limmud Festival 2023

Limmud Festival 2023 – Sunday 10:00

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All you ever wanted to know about perinatal mental health but were afraid to ask

Louise Howard 

Yellow 21

Childbearing is a key part of many Jews’ lives but is not always the joyful experience expected. This session will briefly provide some key facts about perinatal (i.e. pregnancy and the year after birth) mental health (PMH), aim to de-stigmatise PMH problems, explain strategies for prevention and treatment, and encourage lots of discussion and questions.

Diary of an IDF lone soldier

Barry Radivan 

Red 5

Barry's son, Oliver, is currently serving in the Givati brigade of the Israel Defence Force. Since he drafted in April 2023, every Friday Oliver sends a weekly blog on WhatsApp about the trials and tribulations of that week. Join Barry to relive the experiences, flavours and emotions of an IDF lone soldier.

From boardroom to bimah: entrepreneurial lessons in rabbinic ethics

Sam Fromson 

Orange 14

Ever wondered how startup culture intersects with rabbinic life? Explore the ethical dilemmas faced by entrepreneurs and how they can inform a richer understanding of rabbinic responsibilities.

How does Limmud change the world? (1 of 2)

Joe Hyman  Natalie Grazin 

Red 1

Limmud has been around since 1980 and has had a hugely positive impact on the global Jewish community. But how does this happen, and what are the ways in which it impacts the community? Come and share your opinion with us as we start to create Limmud's theory of change.

 How does Limmud change the world.pdf

Jewish procrastinators welcome!

Marcia Plumb 

Red 7 - Brightsmith

Marcia Plumb, rabbi and Mussar maven, will inspire you to give up procrastination! Ancient Jewish wisdom and modern methods combine to help you get unstuck and move forward with your goals. If you’ve never tried Mussar, and want to hear what the fuss is about, or need to change work habits,come along!

Live Performance

Pini Brown 

Orange 15

Three years ago, Pini Brown was Chasidic. He make a brave decision to change his lifestyle and today he is a a Blues singer. Come to hear his story and learn how you can get involved and help young people to get education and make their own choices.

Mental health first aid taster

Eli Rotenberg  Saul Gaunt 

Blue 34

Join us for this engaging and informative taster session designed to introduce you to the fundamental principles of life-saving techniques.

The Turkish Jewish community, past and present

Naftali Haleve Sason 

Red 4

Learn about the structure and rich history of the Turkish Jewish community.

The settlements in the West Bank/Judea and Samaria: what do we need to know?

Stephen Ogin 

Orange 11

If you’re unclear about the twists and turns of the Separation Barrier; if you’re not sure of the difference between a settlement and an outpost; if you’ve lost track of what the Oslo Accord areas A, B or C mean – this talk is for you. An attempt to explain the complicated geography which is so important in discussions about a two-state solution.

Unlock your inner storyteller

Lynn Joffe 

Orange 12

In this storytelling workshop, author Lynn Joffe will share tips and techniques of effective storytelling and will guide you into the mindstate where you will discover your inner storyteller. Research shows that people remember stories in far more vivid detail than mere facts. And not just the stories, but the values they communicate.

Why you need to understand autism and neurodiversity

Caroline Hearst 

Red 3

Autism is an invisible neurological difference. Increasing numbers of people are discovering they are autistic and being enabled to improve their lives. Most autistic adults are undiagnosed. You're likely to have an autistic friend, colleague or family member - you might even be autistic yourself. Come to hear an informed insider perspective on autism.

m3Ditation: mindfulness in three dimensions

Shawn Shafner 

Orange 10

Looking for a place to slow down, calm your mind, and connect with your breath, body and voice? Join creative embodiment practitioner, Shawn Shafner, for this combination of mindful breathing, gentle movement and sound-making to liberate the expressive body. All bodies welcome! No experience necessary.

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