Jacqui Benson-Mabombo Sixolile Mabombo-Benson
Orange 13
Join Jacqui and Xoli on a captivating journey as they share their inspiring interfaith, intercultural, and queer wedding experience. From Buddhist nuns to Muslim imams, African sangomas' blessings, and the wisdom of rabbis and Unitarian pastors, their talk explores unity, love, rituals and acceptance across diverse beliefs.
Red 5
Claude Cahun was a French Surrealist photographer who fled Paris for Jersey in 1937. After Jersey's occupation, they became an anti-Nazi disruptor using 'paper bullets' (art and propaganda), and were sentenced to death for inciting rebellion in 1944. Come and explore Cahun's extraordinary life and legacy in art, queer history and Jewish resistance.
Red 3
In this session Gabriel will attempt to explain what every human needs to know about climate change in 50 minutes. Our whistlestop tour will take in atmospheric science, data on extreme weather and natural disasters, and the latest news on replacing fossil fuels. We'll discuss how we can respond as citizens. Newcomers and experts equally welcome.
Red 8
As the ninth edition of ‘Forms of Prayer’ (vol. 3 & 4) is published, this is a chance to preview the new British Reform High Holyday machzor with one of its editors. We’ll get an overview of the structure of the High Holyday liturgy and then see what’s new after 40 years. (No goats will be harmed.)
Yellow 24
Come and show off your skills or just blow off some steam in some friendly five-a-side. Everyone welcome (especially those with a healthy appetite for competition).
Green 27
Wanna make some a-peel-ing art? A buttoned-up grapefruit. An orange with a zipper. Half lemon, half lime. With some careful peeling, sewing and time to dry, any citrus skin can become a creative - and slightly creepy - craft. We'll begin with a sensory meditation exploring citrus skin, before mindfully peeling our fruit and sewing as we snack.
Red 7 - Brightsmith
What does the goat that is sent to Azazel on Yom Kippur have in common with a dove, some pieces of bread, and a mikvah? Come to this session to learn about some varied rituals for releasing sins or impurities, and then have a chance to create your own burden-releasing rituals in a hands-on fashion. Leave the session feeling lighter!
From Azazel to Lightness - the Goat of Azazel and other stories.pdf
Orange 11
Since the 2020 Pew Report, secular nonprofits and foundations have been focusing more resources on the Orthodox and Charedi communities. However, the Charedi community is very different than what these NGOs may be used to in institutional partnerships. Let's explore how to best navigate these relationships and avoid potential pitfalls.
Blue 34
A session specifically for people who are LGBTQIA+ or questioning. This is a space to socialise and get creative. You can bring any crafts you're working on or use the resources provided. If you'd like to learn to knit or crochet, Gabi would be happy to teach you. You can also join if you don't want to craft, but just want to sit and chat!
Orange 10
With noticeable differences, Jewish 'tahara' (purification) is remarkably similar to Islamic ghusl. Both purify the deceased before burial, use a series of hygienic and ritual washings, involve wrapping the body in shrouds, and take place while prayers are recited. If you are in a Hebra Kadisha/Chevrah Kadishah (burial society) or don't find death off-putting, please join us. Not for the squeamish.
Daniela Greiber Amy Braier Anna Josse
Red 1
How do funders decide what causes or organisations to give to? What makes an effective ask - or a bad one? Should philanthropy address root causes or immediate needs? Bring your burning questions and join us for an open and honest Q&A with an expert panel of funders responsible for millions of pounds of grant-making in the Jewish community and beyond.
Red Bar/Lounge
Exchanging best practices and plans focused on Israel advocacy and projects
Baruch Gilinsky Rachel Creeger Paul Harris
Orange 15
Paul Harris and Bz Gilinsky, in conversation with Rachel Creeger, discuss their edited collection of Rina Wolfson's writing. Come to remember Rina and laugh with her, as we discuss her writing, read extracts and talk about the editing process. Rina Wolfson was a committed Limmudnik, presenting at many Conferences past.
Orange 12
From Trieste to Czernowitz, Austro-Hungarian Jews were ‘state people’, eager participants in the imperial project that was Austria-Hungary. Was theirs more than performative patriotism? Come to decide if anything can be learned from how dozens of wildly different Jewish communities navigated life in this clumsy, waltzing political behemoth.
Red 2
This talk will look at what it means to have neurodiverse traits as a Jew, in the context of our culture, practice and spirituality.
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