Orange 10
Over recent months a puzzling Gen-Z subculture has emerged, touting the benefits of being 'delulu' (delusional). In this session, we will consider delulu culture alongside Jewish texts about the coming of Mashiach (Messiah), in search of a theology of fervent optimism in a world full of despair.
Red 3
From our ancestors in Genesis to Moses to many others, Tanach (the Jewish Bible) is replete with people who experience disability, whether physical, emotional or developmental. We will explore some of these significant people in Tanach and how their disabilities impacted their lives. This hermeneutic is very helpful for disabled people like the presenter of this session.
Disability and the Tanakh.pdf
Red 4
While Israel was founded to become the home for Jewish refugees from all over the world, in recent years many non-Jewish refugees, mainly from Africa, have reached the Jewish state. We will discuss the support provided - or lack thereof - by Israel, and how organisations like HIAS have stepped in and stepped up.
Orange 11
Although the digital revolution has unleashed a vast array of new opportunities for economic, social and political exchange, there is a misalignment of interests between digital users and the suppliers of digital services. This session examines how digital citizens can be given control, individually and collectively, over the data about themselves.
Ilana Hutchinson Alma Reisel Yael Yechieli
Red 2
The tragic reports of sexual violence on 7th October have profoundly affected and shocked us all. Join us for an open and honest conversation about the impact on Jewish women both in Israel and the UK. Our panel will discuss how women have collectively felt this trauma, as well as the lack of response by women’s organisations.
Red 7 - Brightsmith
Why are Jewish stomachs different from all other stomachs? In this session, we'll go below the Bible belt to find out what Talmud has to say about toilets. Then we'll check in with some modern loo-turgy from The POOP Project book, 'Know Your Sh*t: What Your Crap is Telling You', before having a communal kvetch about our kishkes.
Know Your Sh_t_ Jewish Stomach Edition - Below the Bible Belt.pdf
Orange 15
Join a relationships therapist and a seasoned rabbi as they merge ancient wisdom and modern psychology to help you navigate the marital journey.
Orange 14
In my online educational project 'People of the Book', I've interviewed some 80 Arabic-speaking Jews. What is my goal in seeking these oral histories, and what have been the reactions to them in the Arab world? We will watch and discuss short clips from my work over the past five years.
Yellow 21
Although not intended by the writers, the Disney classic 'The Lion King' can teach us many lessons about the Jewish people and its journey through exile and redemption. Join Warren as he identifies the characters. Then rewatch this classic with completely new glasses that will leave you both informed and inspired.
Red 5
Women played an important role in the folklore of East European Jews. We’ll discover a Yiddish incantation against the evil eye recited by female spell-casters and a ritual in which women measured the graves of their loved ones. Are there rituals or charms that have been passed down in your family? Please bring them along to share!
Three Women Sitting on a Stone.pdf
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