Orange 11
Come and dive into some of the texts surrounding Tu B'Shvat, the new year for trees, and discuss what they teach us about production, consumerism and our use of natural resources.
Yellow 21
The 'It is kosher?' app appeared out of need and attracted the attention of the Jewish world. Here is the story of how a small group of software developers from Estonia created a project with thousands of active users worldwide, serving the needs of kosher travellers and consumers. We'll speak about the future of the project and the perspectives of its development.
Red 7 - Brightsmith
Trailblazing Jewish women have made waves at the cinema this year. We’ll explore these two provocative new films through the lenses of Jewish culture, feminism and casting. Maybe Barbie and Golda have more in common than we might have thought?
Red 5
Join Rachael Shomer, musical theatre actress, on her journey through drama school, to her recent venture: lead singer on Israeli cruise ship: Mano cruises. Classic musical hits and funny stories singing to Israelis travelling across the Mediterranean. Accompanied by Eloise Sinclair, professional keys player and Limmud house band pianist!
Orange 14
Appreciate the importance of colour in our lives and discover illuminating coincidences by applying this efficient means of international communication to the Torah. Perceive the entire Torah in a single glance and more. The fusion of Torah and colour vision reveals a fascinating Torah code, supported by a succession of remarkable harmonies.
Orange 15
Since 1945, more than 450 narrative Holocaust films have been produced worldwide. Can the Holocaust be portrayed on film? What makes a great Holocaust film? How do we regard them artistically and historically? What has the art form achieved? Learn this and more.
Red 4
The grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, trained by Generation 2 Generation to tell their family stories in a powerful and impactful way, explain what drives them to keep the memories alive. Eight of G2G's current 31 speakers are now from the third generation, with several more in training. The session is led by Helen Stone, co-chair of G2G.
Limmud Social Programming Melanie Kelly
Red Bar/Lounge
Pack your knitting for Limmud! Join us for a relaxing time with like-minded crafters. Whether you knit, crochet or simply want to learn how, it's a chance to recharge with fellow yarn enthusiasts. Life is better seen through a ball of wool!
Red 8
2023 has been a challenge for Marvin as his ageing mother faced physical, mental and emotional changes. How do we transform ourselves into expert carers? How do we find the hours in the day and peace of mind? Marvin shows us how to use the Jewish rhythms of the year to benefit ourselves and our loved-ones. Hear his heartwarming and offbeat story.
Red 2
Are Jews more likely to think differently? This session will be using intersectional theory to explore the potentially common intersections in our community, why they occur, and whether the neuroqueer Jewish experience is a unique one.
Neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ and Judaism.pdf
Orange 13
Some ideas of Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola, a key figure in the Italian Renaissance, appear to have resonate with aspects of the thought of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. How do we explain this and what are the implications for the creative dynamic between human dignity and religious commitment? The session honours the third yahrzeit (anniversary of the death) of Rabbi Sacks zt”l.
Red 3
The fictional antagonist in The Merchant of Venice became a byword for antisemitism. Was that what Shakespeare intended? How should we understand the play today?
Orange 12
Who were the Touro family? What role did they play in evolving modern Jewish history? As a descendent of the family, XXX will present their fascinating history from Amsterdam to Rhode Island, USA to Jamaica and culminating in Yemin Moshe, Jerusalem. Learn about these fascinating family members with plenty of time for questions.
Robbie Gringras Abi Dauber Sterne
Red 1
Come join us for your daily dose of disagreement! How can we address our deep, heartfelt disagreements about Israel, Judaism and life in general, and feel enriched not attacked? We’ll work in small groups with stories, clear guidelines and courageous honesty to dig in to the real stuff. Each day we'll address new topics, and share new techniques.
Orange 10
Although Jews are connected on many levels, on a basic level they all share DNA. This session will look at why Jews share DNA and how that leads to a higher propensity to some diseases, as well as the evolving technology that can prevent them.
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