Limmud Festival 2023

Limmud Festival 2023 – Tuesday 19:00

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"For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples"

Daniella Shaw 

Red 8

HR jobsworths and the political correctness crew didn’t invent ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’. Together we’ll look at the Jewishness of DEI, and explore its relevance in Jewish communities now. Then we’ll plan some practical steps to work towards deeper inclusion within all areas of community life. This session is as (un)interactive as you like!

A scribbler on the roof - Sheldon Harnick (1924-2023)

Mike Levy 

Orange 10

Following on from his popular talk on Stephen Sondheim, Mike celebrates the man who wrote the words to 'Fiddler on the Roof'. Sheldon Harnick died last summer but left behind a huge body of memorable lyrics from a raft of hit shows with partner, Jerry Bock. Mike explores his life and legacy, with plenty of examples.

Caring for our carers!

Yvonne Richards 

Red 2

Two years ago we started a carers' support group at New North London Synagogue, to offer friendship and support to people who were caring for relatives at home or in care homes. In this workshop, Yvonne will share our experiences and explore the ways that belonging to a group can help carers deal with the stresses and strains of caring for loved ones.

Lo Nafsik Lirkod (Don’t stop Dancing) - Am Yisrael Chai

Maurice Stone 

Yellow 24

Come and experience the Israel 76 programme launched by the Israeli Dance Institute for Schools, Youth Movements and everyone who wants to engage with Israel. You do not have to be an expert to join but you may be when you leave! Dance is a celebration – Join the Circle!

Forgotten heroes: Vasily Grossman, star WWII journalist and author (3 of 3)

Howard Epstein 

Red 5

This session will look at Vasily Grossman (1905-1964) - member of privileged USSR 'Union of Writers'; war correspondent in World War WII for 'Red Star' army newspaper, reporting from Barbarossa, Stalingrad, Kursk and Berlin; recognised as a legendary war hero; later disillusioned with Stalin's Russia. He was the author of many books, some fiction, but is virtually unknown amongst western Jewry.

Jewish healing through psychedelics

Madison Margolin 

Orange 12

Across the world and the denominations, Jews have experienced both lived and inherited trauma. Today, psychedelic research is showing promise for the treatment of PTSD, while helping people face ancestral roots. Psychedelics can assist us in returning to embodied consciousness allowing us to feel whole and integrated as a tikkun for trauma.

Office hours: global Jewish travel and fellowships

Emma Weleminsky  Arielle Sokoloff  Mikael Stein  Allison Cohen 

Red Bar/Lounge

Want to explore the global Jewish world? Get field experience in the international development sector? Chat with staff from JDC Entwine to learn about week-long trips and year-long fellowships for people in their 20s and 30s. Drinks are on us!

 2024 Trips Flyer.pdf

Queer eye for the Jerusalem guy: how Israel’s capital can save us all, one reclaimed urban creative space at a time

Eli Kaplan-Wildmann 

Yellow 21

In the wake of the October 7th attack, the great need for civilian logistic operations became clear, and Jerusalem's cultural organisations stepped in. What are the spaces in which this was happening? Tour the city’s grassroots cultural organisations, visiting these venues with photos and stories, with your tour guide - an artist/gay/father/gabbai (warden) - who will show how Jerusalem’s message can still teach us how to fix the world today.

Sacred intimacy: exploring Jewish wisdom on intimacy and love

Hadassah Fromson 

Red 3

Delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish intimacy with expert guidance from a rebbetzin who's a sex therapist. This enlightening session demystifies ancient Jewish perspectives on intimacy. Explore ancient teachings, bridging tradition with modern love, enhancing your relationships with timeless wisdom.

What's in a (Jewish) name?

Michie Yana-Berger 

Red 4

“…that which we call Rose (or Vered) by any other name would sound just as Jewish”. You might be surprised to learn that popular Jewish names such as Yael may have totally non-Jewish origins, while less familiar sounding ones like Massoud were once commonly used. Names help us understand diverse customs across communities through history.

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