Limmud Festival 2023

Limmud Festival 2023 – Sunday 13:10

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Autism, ADHD and the Wandering Jew

Jenny Sandler 

Red 4

Many Jews are neurodivergent and we need to embrace and support that. Starting by defining autism and ADHD and briefly explaining how these conditions are characterised, the session will then discuss the links to both the Jewish community and immigration and finish with thoughts on why this is relevant and important.

Cryptic crosswords at Limmud

Marion Kinshuck 

Red Bar/Lounge

A social session for those who enjoy solving cryptic crosswords together with others. Crosswords will be provided.

Embracing tangents: micro-lessons in the Jewish studies classroom

Helen Ressler 

Red 2

How do we introduce students to the breadth of Jewish learning without sacrificing the depth of a prerequisite base curriculum? This session is all about creating short micro-lessons designed to touch on current, and not so current, interdisciplinary Jewish topics that will inspire students to look beyond the pages of their textbooks.

Is God still around?

Clive Lawton 

Orange 15

Although it's becoming a bit more popular, most Jews don't think about, still less, talk about 'God' very much. That might be because 'He' is very difficult to think about, if indeed 'He' (still?) exists. In this deliberately unsatisfactory session, Clive will explore some of the issues to help make it still harder to think about 'God' in future.

Is this the right place for a healthy argument?

Robbie Gringras  Abi Dauber Sterne 

Red 1

A second opportunity to join our one-off interactive workshop on healthy arguments. How can we address our heartfelt disagreements about Israel, Judaism and life in general, and feel enriched not attacked? We'll work with stories, guidelines and a great deal of courageous honesty to dig in to the real stuff. Come ready to hear and air opinions…

Kauft nicht bei Juden! Are boycotts targeting Israel antisemitic and should they be banned?

Jonathan Turner 

Orange 11

The UK government is trying to pass legislation to ban other UK public authorities from making procurement or investment decisions targeting a particular foreign territory, or saying they would if they could. Is this a good idea and will it work?

 Powerpoint Counter BDS.pptx  Bill as introduced.pdf

Legal cases that made modern Britain

Zeev Portner 

Red 5

Law lecturer Ze'ev Portner will look at several legal cases that have contributed to the shaping of modern Britain in such diverse areas as sex, race, free speech, sovereignty, democracy and death. Ze'ev will bring law alive for all those who attend this informative session, irrespective of whether you have a legal background or not.

The next 3000 years: the case for Jewish futurism

David Zvi Kalman 

Orange 10

On the one hand, Judaism is extremely old and still in deep conversation with its own past. On the other hand, humanity is just getting started, and our 3000+ years of history are really just a drop in the bucket for human civilisation. We'll explore what it looks like to imagine Judaism as a project that's just getting started.

The third pillar? Forging a new European Jewish identity

Mihails Beškins  Eva de Haan  Aleksandra Janus 

Orange 14

Our panel of visionary artists, academic thinkers, and community leaders converge to explore the question of a new European Jewish identity. Together, we'll delve into the daring question: can European Jews carve out a substantial space alongside the dominant hubs of Israel and America? Explore their pivotal role in shaping a post-Holocaust world.

What can we learn from our Canaanite ancestors as we respond to climate change?

Sam Greene 

Orange 12

What do our Canaanite ancestors, Mongolian yak herders, Maasai Tanzanians and Kenyans have in common? They all practise(d) semi-nomadic pastoralism, a way of life adapted to an uncertain and unpredictable world, full of risk as well as rich opportunity. What values can we learn from our nomadic past that might help us thrive in the future?

Why does that song make my chest hurt? and other questions. 2: The return

Chlo Spinks 

Red 7 - Brightsmith

After last year's lively success, music journalist Chlo Spinks returns to break down a whole new selection of the greatest songs of all time. Do you ever wish you could pinpoint exactly why a song makes your heart sing? Well, now it’s time to find out… Expect music theory, manic overanalysing, and the unveiling of musical secrets centuries old!

Pears Short Film Fund winners and short doc winners

UK Jewish Film Festival 

Orange 13

Each year, the Pears Short Film Fund commissions two short films about British Jewish life. The initiative is now in its 16th year. Come and watch the winners! We will also be screening the winners of our newer documentary fund, now in its second year.

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