Orange 12
If there was a mission statement for the Jewish people, what would it be? What is the role of Jews in the world and how well did we perform in 2024?
Red 5
There is a clamour in Israel for accountability after the failures that led to 7 October 2023. 50 years ago, after the failures that led to 6 October 1973 (the Yom Kippur War), the Agranat Commission provided just that. What did the Commission find, and what lessons might there be for a 2020s version? Two-parter but each session stands alone
Agranat Commission - handout.pdf
Orange 11
Being pro-Israel and pro-Palestine means different things to different people. Being “pro” one side does not necessarily mean being “anti” the other. How can conflict resolution principles help us to find common ground and explore potential solutions?
Yellow 24
Malcolm's talk is for novices and those interested in the world of cruising, as well as experienced cruisers wanting an update. Covering the intimately connected worlds of river and sea cruises, this session is for anyone who wished for their hotel to be more like a boat, and for their boats to be more like a hotel. He will discuss kosher cruising too.
Red 8
The Paralympics were founded by Dr Ludwig Guttmann, a German-Jewish neuroscientist, in Britain. Guttmann’s experiences of antisemitism are often linked to the anti-ableist impact of the Paralympics. Yet, this link is made uncritically. This session explores the Jewish story of the Paralympics, and the historic link between ableism and antisemitism.
Red 3
How does making online jokes for your friends turn into a public hobby, job offers, and a small army of followers who send you dreidel-themed waffle makers? More importantly, how can we harness Jewish humour in the Social Media Age as a successful educational tool? Reluctantly-insta-famous Shoshana (JewishMemesOnly) has the answers.
Red 2
This talk presents the unknown history of Jewish fire-extinguishing magic in early modern Germany. We'll trace how and why Jews used challahs as amulets to extinguish urban wildfires and dive deeper into the mysterious world of Jewish fire magic.
Batsheva Haber Linoy Barokas Rotem Perlberger
Orange 14
A panel of Israel Fellow Shlichim at the Jewish Agency for Israel. Hear how their jobs have changed throughout the war, the work in their different organizations here in the UK, and what it is like to represent our country during such a difficult time period.
Orange 10
Jerusalem Post travel podcaster Mark was about to visit Brazil when everything changed on October 7th 2023. Mark will look at pre-war tourism through the eyes of his podcast and explore the travel landscape in last 14 months. Who is visiting Israel today? Where are Israelis travelling to? Have diaspora Jewish travel habits changed?
Red 7
HM Queen harbours a well-guarded secret. She finally reveals her all to the select Limmud audience, taking us on a riotous ride into unseen aspects of her life. Join the singing, dancing Queen for tea, kikhlekh, freylekhs, SingalongaLiz & quiz. What are Charles' & Philip’s real names? What do they do each morning? Awf with their kops to the losers!
Red 4
The JPR Research Panel provides us with a unique insight into the diverse attitudes and experiences of British Jews. Based on responses from over 4,000 Jewish people, we will explore how Jews voted in this year’s General Election and how the Labour Party recovered support after Corbyn.
Yellow 21
Na’amod is the movement of Jews in the UK who oppose Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land. We work for peace, justice and dignity for all & an immediate end to the fighting. Na’amod advocates ceasefire now; hostage deal now; and an end to UK Jews’ uncritical support for Netanyahu’s crimes. This session provides a short introduction to Na’amod.
Blue 32 - Wellbeing hub
We all know Limmud can be intense, especially when that person won't leave you alone at the bar, so come meditate with us in the Wellbeing Hub using various techniques! This session is open to people with all levels of meditation experience.
Orange 15
A creative panel experience. Writers and performers share their process and where they find inspiration, while participants create their own monologue inspired by the event as they listen and engage. We would provide writing materials for participants and they can use anything in the session as a jumping off point – a word, an idea, an emotion...
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