Red 8
If I say "I Smell a Rat" - you know I am not talking about a real rat or a real smell, but am suggesting that all is not as it seems, and something is wrong. We will study biblical and rabbinic texts to explore how 'Smell' language can be used both literally and metaphorically to discuss morality, inclusion and diversity.
YouHaveMadeMeStink - Limmud24 SourceSheet.pdf
Red 5
If you like synagogue, davening/tefillah, but aren't quite down with G-d language, this session may be for you. We will explore a new nontheistic/humanistic siddur that I have been writing since Covid-19 Lockdown 2020 and some of the [non]beliefs of Humanistic Judaism, and how some Humanistic Jews view tefillah.
Red 2
Is Norway Really a Hotbed of Antisemitism? How does it feel to be Jewish in the country that gave the world the Nobel Peace Prize and the Oslo Accords? This session will take you through the low points of 2023/2024 while avoiding the hype and hyperbole.
Red 1
How should we engage with the cultural output of someone we may consider to be beyond redemption? A close reading of a powerful Talmudic passage helps us weigh all sides of the 'cancel culture' debate. Using the story of Elisha ben Abuya, we'll consider contemporary debates around Carlebach tunes, The Cosby Show, or Wagner, and ask whether these are guilty pleasures or forbidden fruits?
cosby sourcesheet with stages disagreement labeled for mm.docx.pdf
Orange 11
We'll dive into Israeli art by exploring the work of Israeli artist Yaacov Agam & other influential Israeli artists. We'll learn about Agam’s signature anemograph & create our own, reflecting 2 aspects of Israeli society & culture to deepen participants' appreciation for Israeli art & gain a unique perspective on the richness of Israeli culture.
Red 3
From their German origins to the Holy Land, we will explore the best examples of the movement’s buildings.
Orange 14
Are you tired of being shouted at or shouting back; being sent or sending angry texts and messages? I am. Our society’s ability to agree to disagree with civility has broken down. Come explore how Mussar (ancient Jewish spiritual self development) can rebuild civil discourse. Learn a path to follow to help us have healthy disagreements.
Red 4
Through analyzing Tractate Chagigah's back and forth about Ezekiel's chariot, we will explore how Talmudic rabbis navigated boundaries of text, and how to balance democratization with thoughtful pedagogy around sensitive topics.
Sofia Freudenstein_Is There Torah We Cannot Learn_.pdf
Red Bar/Lounge
We will read as a group a short text in Yiddish. Being able to read and understand Yiddish is required as there will no translations provided. There is a strong likelihood this year we look at Old (Western) Yiddish stories from before the 18th Century.
Mayse Nisim Amsterdam 1696 (8).pdf
Blue 32 - Wellbeing hub
When negative emotions are high, active listening and constructive dialogue become almost impossible due to how strong emotion can affect the brain. How can we manage those emotions, and express our own point of view in a way that is less likely to trigger negative emotions in others?
Orange 10
Our Jewish heritage prioritizes each member of our community, regardless of ability or disability. Neurodiversity is an inclusive framework that celebrates differences rather than viewing them as deficits. Join me for a story of a journey to sensory-friendly shabbat to discuss how we can create calm, accessible spaces in our synagogues.
Orange 13
This session discusses the rise to power of Russian oligarchs in the 1990s, looking at the schemes - legal, and not-so-legal - by which the so-called 'seven bankers', most of them Jewish, rose to prominence and power in 1990s Russia. Gangsters, rigged auctions, violent confrontations, and untimely swims in the Irtysh river will all feature.
Red 7
Explore the journey of Jewish dating from traditional shidduchim to online platforms and modern matchmaking services. We'll compare the benefits of online dating with personalized matchmaking and discuss how technology and tradition intersect in today’s Jewish dating scene.
Yellow 24
What is it like to be Jewish in prison? But more importantly, what is it like to come out of prison and back to the community? Could the community do better to improve the chances of desistance amongst its members who commit crime - and is it true about the food?
Efraim Chalamish Noah Efron Miriam Herschlag
Orange 15
Listen to a panel of some of Israel's most exciting political thinkers, writers and doers as they look at the coming years and give their predicitions and opinions.
Orange 12
In the West, we are used to the idea of Saints. They also exist in many eastern religions. But Judaism provides real humans, flawed characters, as leaders. This session will unpick the idea of 'role models' from a Jewish perspective.
Yellow 21
Using the Pecha Kucha method, a panel of Rabbis and spiritual leaders from across the Jewish spectrum will explore the point of their roles and try to convince us as to why they are remotely necessary!
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