Orange 12
The third Beracha of the Amida, the Kedushah, is important, and everyone agrees on that. However, what it's truly about might not be as widely understood. We will read the Kedushah and trace it's origins to the oldest layers of Jewish mysticism, predating Kabbalah. Its text explains how our service connects to the service in the heavens.
reader kedushah limmud 2024.pdf
Kedushah Shacharit and Musaph.pdf
Orange 10
We’ll explore the strange vision of the Chariot (Merkavah) that shapes the book of Ezekiel, imvestigating its weird images, and reflecting on its meaning. Even though the rabbis disapproved of people studying it in depth, have no fear - we won’t be attempting any mystical journeys ourselves!
Red 4
Join Jodie to explore the relationship between day and night, light and darkness, and our connection to the world around us through the study of the first humans, some Roman festivals, and Chanukah! We will be looking at sources in Hebrew and English, all skill levels are welcome.
How did Adam and Eve light their Chanukah candles.pdf
How did Adam and Eve light their Chanukah candles.pdf
Yellow 21
Many of us have heard the proverb: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. But what are some of the areas of halachah, Jewish law, that one might interact with when thinking about using lemons. Let’s learn some of the sources and also consider what wider lessons we might glean from these small yellow fruits.
Orange 14
It’s the most sung and least understood Jewish holiday song. An intriguing summary of Jewish history and Jewish pain. Lively tune, tough text. We’ll ask if it’s even meant as a Hanukah song. Food for thought when you’re rushing from the candles to the latkes and doughnuts.
Orange 11
Discover how mindfulness can enhance personal growth and community well-being. Through reflections from the Chai Renewal Retreat, explore breathing exercises, Jewish practices, and discussions on fostering balance and renewal within Jewish communities. Experience connection and self-awareness.
Red 8
The Book of Esther is a diaspora book. But the features that make Diaspora Jews feel at home in the story were profoundly disturbing to some of the book’s earliest readers. We will gain deeper appreciation for the ideologies of both versions of the book through a careful comparison of the two, and discuss how these tensions play out today as well.
Mordecai the Jew and Esther the Greek Limmud 2024.pdf
Red 9
What is better—a life of study or action? How does one make this choice? This session investigates this timeless question through a fascinating talmudic tale about two rabbis who leave the yeshiva together but whose paths then diverge, pitting two lives against each other and prompting questions about life choices.
Study or Action--What's the Best way to Live, Limmud 2024.pdf
Red 7
You may know about Jewish fascination with Rembrandt; lesser known is that his colleague Jan Steen based a marvelous painting on a Jewish interpretation of the Bible. We’ll analyze this artwork together with the Midrash on which it is based, and will see how it was indebted to a Jewish-Christian exchange of ideas going back to the days of Rashi
Limmud - Moses and the Crown - Combined.pdf
Red 3
Exodus 13:8 commands us to tell the story of the exodus to our children. However, the commentators disagree on what the story is, and the mystics and modern academics have theories as well. We will explore the surprisingly vast array of possibilities and why it's important to be mindful of all of them come Passover.
The Mitzvah of Magid.docx
Red 2
Discover the transformative power of prayer, from the Patriarchs to Hannah's heartfelt plea. Climb the "four-rung prayer ladder"—from recognising the Divine to transcending. Whether mastering the 18 Amidah blessings or just trying not to trip over your words, prayer stretches your soul in ways you never imagined. No wifi required!
Red 5
Our Haggadah tells a story of a Passover Seder in where four rabbis spent all night discussing the exodus from Egypt. The Tosefta tells of a different Seder, possibly the same night, led by Rabban Gamliel. We will consider, compare and contrast the two Seders, some of commentaries on them, and some implications for our own practices.
Red 1
"Rabbi, I stirred my meaty cholent with the milky spoon! What now?", this is the bread and butter of halachic questions. But sometimes, rabbis handle absolutely outlandish cases. Learn about the Get of Cleves, an unbelievable saga involving an attempted divorce, Europe's borders, an insanity plea and the most important rabbis of the 18th century.
Orange 13
A space to move, breathe, and rest together. Yoga is a practice of social justice, connecting us to ourselves and the world around us. This class is fat positive, neurodivergent friendly, and accessible for people with injuries or limited mobility. The class is chair based but there may be standing or floor based options for those who want them.
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