Limmud Festival 2023

Limmud Festival 2023 – Sunday 12:20

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Campus Israel update

Daniel Marcus 

Red 8

An in-depth look into the situation on university campuses leading up to and following the events of 7th October. We will explore how the situation has degenerated in this way and suggest solutions. Furthermore, we will attempt to answer the question, how as educators can we get our point across and express the Zionist narrative in a sea of anti-Zionism

Embroidery extravaganza

Jessica Baker 

Red Bar/Lounge

Come and learn the basics of embroidery, or carry on with your crafting project! This session is perfect for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. Practise some simple stitches and flower patterns, and sew your very own garden!

Funny for five at Festival! (1 of 2)

Rachel Creeger 

Red 7 - Brightsmith

Ever wanted to try stand-up comedy? Rachel’s seen acts of all levels with great material they can’t deliver, charisma but poor writing, and stars with outstanding wordplay and awesome performance. Back by popular demand, this session uses writing exercises to develop your comedy voice, stage presence and craft a five-minute set to perform at Limmud!

God's face hidden: in art and mysticism (1 of 3)

Yael Roberts 

Red 2

Read Biblical and Chassidic sources about the hiding of God's face, alongside visual artists Claude Cahun and Francesca Woodman who explore the hiddenness of the (often) female body. What do we learn about the divine body, and our creative bodies, during times of galus (exile)? Sessions build on each other but come to one or all!

 Limmud 5784_ God's Face Hidden (1_3).pdf

I lived in a concentration camp (KL Warschau)

Anna Ciszewska (Betty Q) 

Red 4

I was born in Warsaw and for years thought my home was located in the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto, but I was wrong. My latest discovery on this topic got me to understand that my house stands on the site of KL Warschau. How did neither the city of Warsaw nor my neighbours recognise that fact?

Jewish love languages

Neil Elton 

Red 5

Love and Judaism go hand in hand. We all have our soulmate waiting for us. How do you unlock your true inner love language to attract and nurture your soulmate's love? What signals do you send them to show you are interested? How do you maintain that first spark for the rest of your lives? Come on a journey of discovery into the world of love.

Look to the future: meet the next generation of politicians in the community

Sarah Sackman  David Pinto-Duschinsky 

Red 1

Join Sarah Sackman and David Pinto-Duschinsky who are running to be Labour MPs in the heart of the bagel belt. Hear about their stories, how they're finding the campaign and what they hope to do if elected.

Nonviolent communication - how to transform conflict one compassionate word at a time

Janine Shalev 

Yellow 21

'But I don’t communicate violently!' is the usual response. Nonviolent communication, the work of American psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, is a tool for building bridges, for creating harmony in troubled relationships whether between individuals, couples, families, organisations or communities. Come and learn how.

 Feelings & Needs Inventory .pdf

Robot Rabbis and the Future of Judaism

Harris Bor 

Orange 10

With the rise of Chat-GPT and advances in robotics, the possibility of a robot revolution moves ever closer. Will robot rabbis soon make it to our pulpits, marry, bury, and guide us? If so, is this a good thing? What are the halachic implications? Will such robots have souls and be able to make up a minyan? Come and explore these issues and how thinking about the future might help us to live in the present.

 RobotRabbis.Handout.pdf

The making of a Second World War graphic novel

Jonathan Sandler 

Orange 12

In 1939, a 17-year-old English schoolboy was stranded in the USA on a school trip on the day Britain declared war. Alone in New York, he began an adventure which eventually led to call-up to the US army. His grandson turned this unique story into an evocative graphic novel - The English GI: World War II Graphic Memoir.

The mental health impact of the war in Israel – what can we expect?

Talya Greene 

Orange 11

This session will discuss what we can expect the mental health impact of the war to be on different groups in Israeli society, based on evidence from previous conflicts, as well as emerging findings from the current situation. The session will outline various intervention models that are being developed for responding to these needs.

The officer, the spy and the judge

Adam Wagner 

Orange 15

Liversidge v Anderson is one of the most famous judgments in English legal history. But until recently its secret Jewish story was sealed in intelligence service files. This session will reveal the extraordinary wartime tale of an RAF intelligence officer, a Hollywood starlet, administrative detention and... Humpty Dumpty.

What's in a thesis? A documentary of unspoken voices

Chava Stone 

Orange 13

Having explored the experiences of women who grew up in Stamford Hill for my recent Masters thesis, I share their thoughts on growing up and their perceived expectations, roles, family history and views on insularity and education. Hear some nuanced perspectives from this minority and unique population, hear my own experiences, share your views and ask your questions.

What's new in Jewish philosophy? (1 of 2)

Michael Pollak 

Red 3

This is a whirlwind tour of the latest books, articles and contributions to Jewish thought and philosophy. Partly irreverent, occasionally profound and always entertaining, these sessions have been an unmissable part of the Limmud programme for an infinite number of years...

How does the Jewish community engage the younger generation, and how should it?

Nina Morris-Evans  Rosie Mercer  Nicole Jacobus 

Orange 14

Youth movements, Jewish schools, J-socs - oich! And yet, we still miss the mark on engaging the post-university, pre-shul membership generation in a meaningful way. Join this session to hear from people living in a Moishe House - a subsidised Jewish community hub - to understand their perspectives on what works in community engagement for the in-between years.

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