Red 3
Successive governments have promised action on Charedi education, and several bills have risen and fallen attempting to reform the current legislative framework. Eve Sacks will walk through Nahamu's recent education policy paper, outlining what change is needed, and why.
Green 25 - Nursery
Isaac is doing serious sessions on what they've learnt from PhD research all around the world. This isn't one of them. Let's answer the real questions: What are the vibes like at kiddush? Who were the most aggressive grandmas? Where can you be drunk by the end of the torah reading? This is the real way to appreciate global Jewish diversity.
Red 7
How did it all start? How did I survive? How did I find myself explaining to a synagogue that I did, in fact, keep kosher? Jackie Tabick will be interviewed by her son, Roni Tabick, who will discuss some of the more bizarre situations she has faced as the UK's first female rabbi, and the challenges & rewards of rabbinic life.
Red 4
In the aftermath of October 7th, we're seeing a surge of online hatred, with Wikipedia pages edited to push anti-Zionist agendas. This raises a key question: what impact will distorted data have as it feeds into AI? We’ll explore how Wikipedia policies limit credible experts and examine tech initiatives trying to restore truth.
Limmud_Talk_Proposal_Melanie_Rozencwajg.pdf
Orange 11
What if your Sukkah is bigger on the inside? Can you sell your chametz to a version of yourself that is after Pesach? If you can go back in time to the Temple, should you do so to give sacrifices? These are just a few of the halachic questions from the world of Doctor Who that we will try to answer.
Red 2
Is there a Jewish component to your travel experience? Is this planned before you travel or as part of your holiday? How could this experience be improved? In this workshop session we will explore what user research is and how it can be used to find new ideas and opportunities to improve the Jewish travel experience.
Maurice Stone Slavyan Kanovski
Yellow 24
Let your hair down and have fun at our late-night Israeli Dance Party - a mixture of old and new, circle, line and partner dances. A lot of fun for lots of people! We start with easy dances so everyone can be included. So save your energy and join our circle!
Red 5
Judith Kerr was the beloved author and illustrator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Born in Berlin, she fled to London in 1936 after her father was placed second on Hitler's death list. Etan will share recordings from four interviews he did with her, on everything from cats to "friendly enemy aliens".
Yellow 23
Imagine being gay in a country that criminalises consensual male sex (often a colonial legacy); a lesbian escaping traditional marriage; a trans woman denied recognition and conscripted as male. What challenges will you face fleeing persecution in search of protection? The session will explore the ‘double whammy’ facing sexual and gender minorities
Orange 13
Join Carole Spiers for the "Show Stress Who's Boss!" energiser workshop. This engaging session provides practical tools to help you build resilience, reduce stress, and boost overall wellbeing. With interactive discussions, you'll gain strategies to recognise and manage stress effectively, empowering you to take control of your mental health.
Red 8
In this session, part discussion and part performance, David will explore the many opportunities that our Jewish heritage provides for creating beautiful songs. David will perform some of the songs he has written, some songs of other composers and will share insights on how the craft of songwriting can help you develop your ideas for new songs.
Red Bar/Lounge
Considering taking the plunge? Feeling overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? This will be an open session to ask practical questions, get some signposting, network and swap notes.
Yellow 21
Feeling impotent when the news reached us on that fateful date and learned about the lack of manpower on farms, I decided I want to help out. I worked 4 weeks on a farm in the Negev and the experience changed my life.
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