Orange 13
A screening and discussion of the Coen Brothers' masterpiece A Serious Man (2009), followed by a discussion of its biblical allusions and the filmmakers' artistry.
Nechama Goldman Barash Matthew Anisfeld Azara Laliv Clenman
Purple 31
Come and explore Talmud texts on the theme of ‘Borders and Boundaries’ at the Limmud Beit Midrash! We have expert teachers for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, so whether you have studied Talmud before or this is your first time, you will be very welcome! All you need is the alef-bet...
Red 8
Darwin published 'The Origin of Species' in 1859. A few months later, German Biblical criticism was imported to England. Religious responses to Darwinism are, therefore, wrapped up in attacks on the divine authorship (and authority) of the Bible. Jewish responses tended to ally itself with the science in the fight against common enemies.
Red Bar/Lounge
Do you think there is a topic that deserves more discussion at Limmud? Something on your mind which you want to delve into? Join us at Open Space, where we invite all Limmudniks to set an agenda and facilitate your own discussions. The only rule? If you are neither learning nor contributing, move on and join a different conversation.
Orange 12
AI (artificial intelligence) isn't new, but it burst into public consciousness last year with the arrival of ChatGPT. This session will offer a bird's eye view of how Jewish thinking about AI has developed over the last 60 years, what Judaism can offer current conversations about the technology, and how Judaism can expect to be changed in turn.
AI.pdf
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