Red 4
How can we open up to a more peaceful and compassionate relationship with ourselves and the world? The invitation in Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi's beautiful prayer is to return to what it is about us which is already always open, free and at peace. Drawing on Jewish mystical sources and meditative practice let's explore this truth of oneness together.
Red 7 - Brightsmith
'Agile' is a set of philosophies and frameworks for managing projects and teams that helps organisations move faster and do the right stuff. It came from software and manufacturing, but it's applicable to any team working together trying to do something hard and interesting. Come learn the basics of agility to take back to your organisation.
Red Bar/Lounge
Play for fun, play for victory - find your favourite games every day and challenge your friends! All ages are welcome, as long as you bring your competitive spirit!
Yellow 21
Fancy a cruise? Sea or river? Completely different. UK or fly? Big ship or small one? With or without children? Malcolm has been cruising since he was 10 and will try to the unravel its mysteries. He will talk kosher too.
Red 1
Grade II listed Golders Green United Synagogue has recently been redesigned and renovated to meet the 21st century needs of this vibrant and growing community. Hear from the designer and project lead about how this was achieved on a shoestring budget and gets some tips and inspiration for your shul's next makeover.
Orange 14
Join us for a captivating text-based series delving into the rich narratives of these inspiring women. Explore their wisdom, courage and enduring legacy that continue to shape Jewish history and faith. We shine a spotlight on Miriam, often overshadowed by her brothers, and explore her central role in the making of the Jewish nation.
Hotel Lobby
Mushrooms are mysterious. Perceived as life-giving, mind-blowing and deadly, fungi inspire fear, wonder and confusion. Against the odds, they also thrive in cities like Birmingham. Join us for a walk to get to know our fungal neighbours. We’ll learn how to identify common species and explore the role of fungi in the ecosystem and Jewish traditions.
Red 5
Can one explain the Jewish journey through history, the rise of Christianity and Islam, modern-day secular humanism AND the existence of antisemitism in one hour? I will certainly try. And it all starts with one crazy idea...
Orange 11
Tikkun olam (literally 'fixing the world') is any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created. Understand how each Jew can be an example and how new technologies or simple daily actions from every industry or human being can help us preserve nature and provide a greener and healthier future for us and our children.
Red 3
At 27, I became the executive director of Oasis of Peace UK. I was appointed by chair of trustees and former ambassador to Israel, Sir Andrew Burns. This is a session about a remarkable village filled with people striving for peace, and me: a 20-something female ED figuring out how to support them while trying not to cause diplomatic incidents.
Orange 12
This session offers a personal insight into the challenges of recognising and memorialising the impact of the Holocaust in the Channel Islands and the UK, and discusses the UK government Inquiry into deaths on Alderney. Will the full extent of the Holocaust in the Channel Islands be finally recognised, and does the 'Jewish perspective' really count?
Orange 15
A session focusing on what we learned from almost a year of public opinion research around the 2023 judicial protests in Israel and the way the political field is rearranging in Israel as a reaction.
Orange 10
Jewish tradition comes with a bounty of accessories. Menorahs, Shabbos candles, a Magen David necklace, a painting of a holiday scene. In this guided writing workshop, we will mine the story of a Jewish object that holds special meaning for us, exploring its context in our lives, our memories of it, and the ways it has shaped our identity.
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