Limmud Festival 2023

Limmud Festival 2023 – Tuesday 15:30

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'And the fruit of the earth will not be destroyed': the anti-capitalist agenda of Tu B’Shvat

Noa Gendler 

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.

'Is it kosher?' project history and future

Mihails Beškins 

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.

Barbie versus Golda

Julia Wagner 

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?

From Sheffield to sea: a journey with lead singer of an Israeli cruise ship, Mano Cruises

Rachael Shomer 

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!

Gematriart - colourscapes of the Torah

Simon Prais 

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.

Holocaust films: the first 75 years

Rich Brownstein 

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.

I'm a 3G! Will my family story be lost?

Helen Stone 

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.

Knit and knatter (3 of 3)

Melanie Kelly  Limmud Social Programming 

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!

Mindful Jewish caring - how to care for a loved one without losing your mind!

Marvin Shaw 

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.

Neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ and Judaism

Naomi Rowe 

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

Rabbi Sacks and the Renaissance

Raphael Zarum 

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.

Shylock - villain or victim?

Jonathan Bergwerk 

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?

The Touros of Amsterdam and the Americas in the 18th/19th centuries

Arnold de Vries 

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.

The daily argument (3 of 4)

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.

Why are Jews special on a biological level?

Gidon Schwartz  Nicole Gordon 

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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