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Engage in a text-based workshop exploring diversity within Judaism. Delve into Jewish texts and discussions to understand and embrace changing demographics in Jewish communities, from US insights to Limmud. Join a meaningful, inclusive conversation, and let's learn together.
Creating an Inclusive Judaism for the Future.pdf
Orange 11
We live in a parched world of shrinking resources. Our tradition preserves many stories about the struggle to secure life-giving waters, with symbolic implications for our spiritual growth. Together, we will embark on our own search, guided by a revolutionary who succeeds in changing adamant rock into thirst-quenching waters. L'chaim!
Pardes - Limmud - Fallingwater 2023 FINAL.pdf
Orange 13
Chava takes you on a journey of self discovery through art and will create some unique work. Having grown up in the Chasidic community of Stamford Hill, she has made choices beyond the confines of her upbringing to become a relationships educator and artist. As a mixed-media abstract artist, Chava uses epoxy resin, a fluid yet glass-like texture, to express her ideas. Hear her story; see the art.
Red 4
Taking inspiration from the Talmudic character of Honi, who confronted God by drawing circles, this session will explore the lonely life of the artist and their complex relationships with other people and the community’s needs. We will be doing a bit of textual learning, some drawing, but no (intentional) rain-making.
Friendship Death or Drawing.pdf
Orange 10
Our vision is to bridge the gap between marginalised populations and improve social-public dialogue. The tool we use to reach our goals is volunteering, with over 65 volunteer missions to Africa, which have the power of changing reality Our goal is to improve the wellbeing of others by focusing on infrastructure, education, water, medicine and nutrition.
Orange 14
Ever feel overwhelmed by the vastness of Jewish texts and traditions? Get a streamlined overview of how everything fits together - from Torah to Talmud - in under an hour.
Red 1
In this second session we take a critical look at Abraham's children and grandchildren, and how and at what cost the first House of Israel was assembled.
Orange 15
Safar transports us to another realm, spiritualising reality itself. Kabbalah means "that which is received". In the Book of Mishlei (Proverbs) it says, “There is one who gives generously yet ends with more". Focusing on what you don’t have often blocks the blessings trying to come your way. Focusing on what you can give actually turns you into a vessel for receiving.
Red 7 - Brightsmith
Show up ready to craft your morning prayers through art. Especially in trying times like these, we can seek new ways of connection to the divine. By acting in God’s image and engaging in an act of creation ourselves, we can look at shacharit as an opportunity for colourful collage and transcendent tefillah.
Red 3
Many Jews perform a bris (ritual circumcision) on their newborn sons at the age of eight days without understanding why. Some parents wonder whether they should do it at all. We will learn and discuss a few sources to begin to understand.
Orange 12
This session will give a basic introduction to trauma and the impact it can have on mental health. This lecture will clarify what is meant by a traumatic event, and will discuss the physical, emotional and cognitive impact of trauma, including giving an overview of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its symptomatology.
Red 5
The late-19th and early-20th century witnessed the golden age of Yiddish literature. But what do we know of it and its authors? Martin will give an overview of those that are familiar to us and those that should be. By the end of the session you may be surprised to find that some of the stories are not quite as you thought.
Red 2
‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…’ These words, emblazoned on the Statue of Liberty, are by Jewish author and activist, Emma Lazarus. We’ll explore her life and influences, what led her to write the poem, and how it’s being weaponised in contemporary American political rhetoric on both the left and right.
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