Limmud Festival 2024

Limmud Festival 2024 – Monday 23:00

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"Chalutz in Boots!". How Jewish Teens Worldwide Embrace the Spirit of the Chalutzim

Shoshana Becker 

Green 25 - Nursery

Stepping into the shoes of Israel’s pioneering generations, Jewish teens from around the globe are embarking on a transformative journey. By studying in Israeli high schools, they’re not only forging a deeper connection to Israel, but also shaping their own Jewish identities—experiencing the land and its heritage firsthand!

Getting Schickered: Jews and Booze

Ellen Flax 

Orange 11

We will explore law, lore, and history related to Jews and the use of, and selling of, alcohol. Teetotallers are welcome.

Improvish

Gary Ogin 

Red 2

Tired of schlepping from one session to another, while your head is buried in the Limmud handbook, trying to figure out where you need to be? Come and have some fun and try your hand at some Jewish improvisation. Don't be afraid, it's a lot less scary than being boring. No experience necessary.

In Which Alphabet Were the Ten Commandments Written?

Michael Nicholls 

Red 3

What’s the difference between Hebrew Script, Ashuri Script and Lashon HaKodesh (the holy language)? We investigate sources relating to the Hebrew Alphabet and try to understand how the Hebrew language has developed.

 Ktav Ivri student version.pdf

Meet the Oy!ditors

Ben Crowne  Tilla Crowne 

Orange 12

Come meet the minds behind the Jewish community’s favourite parody magazine of a parody magazine - Private Oy! Discover Limmud’s role in its inception, the stories too hot to tell, the jokes too gauche to print, and a glimpse behind the scenes of Oy! 19. Bring your questions, complaints and tips to this off-the-record conversation.

Silent Disco

Noa Gendler  Nicole Jacobus 

Red 7

Come, sing, dance, scream at the top of your lungs. Your favourite would-be-DJs will be cranking out the tunes all night long, so get ready for a night of exuberance and festivity. We've heard that it might get a bit... brat.

The 'C' Word

Luke Levine 

Red 4

Join us for a short discussion session on why some people have such a strong aversion to acknowledging Christmas. This is the first of two sessions, the second being the Limmud Christmas Party taking place on Christmas Eve!

Speed-Dating for 20-30

Zachary Igielman  Miriam Green 

Orange 10

Tired of your mum asking when you'll find ‘The One’? Join our Limmud speed dating for 20-30s and meet others who get it! It’s your chance to start a real relationship—or at least give your parents some hope! Who knows, your beshert might just be waiting for you here!

Genesis: Music for the Soul

Rachel Creeger 

Red 1

Panelists share extracts from their body of work and/or liturgy that highlight a significant event in their life, or has impacted their professional journey. We will hear extracts from the pieces of music as well as their back stories. We can put a playlist on the app for attendees to follow up if they want to hear any of the songs in full.

Charity and the welfare state

Samuel Millunchick 

Red 9

Is poverty a personal failure or society's responsibility? While progressives champion universal benefits and conservatives advocate self-reliance, Jewish tradition offers nuanced wisdom. Explore how classical tzedakah laws illuminate today's fierce debates: Can government replace individual charity? What obligations do we truly have?

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