Holly Gibson Natalie Grazin Blu Cohen-Grazin
Blue 32 - Families Lounge
An educational session for anyone whose professional or home life includes challenging times with children (whether autistic or not). Led by an autistic teenager, an SEN family support worker and a parent. This session will teach concepts and non-verbal communication strategies vital for both adults and children.
2023 Limmud session 3 Natalie, Holly, Blu.pdf
Red 2
What if Moses, Miriam and Aaron asked for family therapy? We will consider their sibling relationships, family stories, communication patterns and how broader stories around class, gender, ethnicity and age shape their experiences and relationships. What would they be worried about and what therapeutic ideas might help them? Let’s think together!
Yellow 24
Join us for this engaging and informative taster session designed to introduce you to the fundamental principles of life-saving techniques.
Orange 10
Are you planning on marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 in your school/community/congregation/university/other location? Come along to this session to find out more about the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and Holocaust Memorial Day, and how we can support you in putting on a meaningful event.
Red 5
This session will give a whistle-stop tour of Norwegian Jewry past and present, including: - 170+ years of history - Why 40% of Norwegian Jews perished in the Holocaust - Religious and cultural life of the 1000-2000 Jews in Norway today - Reflection on life in Norway and how a small community can help us understand the bigger picture
Red 7 - Brightsmith
Using her original artwork and historical photos and recordings, Aimee will evoke the café life and Art-Deco style of inter-war Jewish Kovno. Classically trained Jewish musicians and singers serenaded multi-ethnic audiences in a brief pre-Holocaust flowering.
Orange 12
How do we protect freedom of expression and protest in turbulent times, how do we ensure the rights of Arab Citizens of Israel along with other minority groups, what are the socio-economic rights of the internally displaced, and what rights can we demand for hostages? The executive director of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel will navigate all these issues and take your questions.
Orange 13
In this award-winning short film, former soldiers give an account of their IDF service in Hebron, a Palestinian city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank where they were tasked with protecting a community ofJewish settlers. The film explores the moral dilemmas these soldiers faced regarding their mission, both throughout their service and today.
Hotel Lobby
Join us for a gentle, outdoor stroll. This is an opportunity to take a break, get some fresh air, tell us your Festival highlights, and find out more about Limmud. Meet wrapped up warm.
Red 4
This session will draw on Jewish and non-Jewish post-Holocaust texts to explore themes of the banality of evil, the aesthetics of fascism and the ethics of representation. From one banned book (the graphic novel Maus) to another (the infamous Lolita and its filmic adaptations), we will consider: who gets to write about the Holocaust and how?
Orange 14
There isn’t a scroll that we read on Chanukah nowadays - but there used to be! And it was quite different. This traditional text, Megilat B'ney Chashmonay (the Scroll of the Children of the Hasmoneans), also known as Megillat Antiochus, used to be read in Italy, Yemen and elsewhere on Shabbat Chanukah. Find out about the process of creating a new tikun (copyist's guide) using over 20 sources from the 13th century onwards.
Red 1
Where can someone turn for religiously-sensitive impartial support after historic or recent sexual abuse? What are the options when a man, or a child, needs support? Join us to discuss anonymised case studies and learn about the unique, award-winning ISVA support that Migdal Emunah offers its clients. There will be time for questions. All welcome.
Orange 15
The climate crisis is happening and we are completely unprepared. We’ll explore what we mean by the climate crisis and what the world is doing (or failing to do). Most importantly, we'll look at what the sources say about Jewish responses to crisis - from lifestyle changes to civil disobedience. What could you be doing?
Civil Disobedience.pdf
Michelle Bauernfreund Amy Braier
Orange 11
Ephraim Mirvis’ recent guide for rabbis, rebbetzens and lay leaders of our communities deals with the issues of baby loss, infertility and childlessness, and how to support those who have faced these issues. Hear from a panel who will speak about their experiences, and what individuals and communities can do to provide better care.
Blue 34
Join us in the Wellbeing Hub for your daily boost and time to unwind. There will be colouring sheets available, as well as a group brainstorm about our own wellbeing, and tips on how to stay happy and healthy throughout Festival. This is a great chance to meet new people in a low-pressure environment. Everyone is welcome at this session, which will run for two hours. You can join anytime.
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