Orange 11
According to the Text, earthlings and animals were close relatives, one descending from the other; six “days” of Creation can be read as six extremely long expands of time (but how!). Literally, not allegorically. Undoubtedly, the worst literal explanations, except for all the others. Come and disprove or improve them.
Portada Descifrando.pdf
Con quien habla.pdf
Orange 12
In this session we will look in to Jewish teachings that allow for both a moderate and radical approach to life. We will look at what the terms mean, how they can compliment each other and what Jewish ideas and texts have to say. This will lead us to some important framings for today's world.
Red 7
With Chanukah following straight after Limmud Festival we will sing choral pieces from the Chanukah repertoire including some traditional and other more modern pieces. Suitable for music readers. Bring your singing voice!
Al Hanissim - Frimer.pdf
Hanerot Halalu - Handel.pdf
Maoz tzur - Marcello - arr D Schleifer.pdf
Ma'oz Tzur - Marcello arr A Kaplan.pdf
Ocho Kandelikas- Flory Jagoda.pdf
Ma'oz Tzur trad - AH Golding.pdf
Maurice Stone Slavyan Kanovski
Orange 10
Hear testimony from Ukraine and Israel about the impact of war and how dance is providing relief from trauma, as well as stories from other Jewish communities in Europe, Cuba, and South America which provide a template for action in the UK
Orange 15
Leo suffered an unspeakable tragedy with the murder of his wife and daughters in April 2023. Since then, he has developed a methodology for dealing with challenges in his life with positivity. He is happy to share his ideas about what we can learn from our experiences, and how we can even grow from tragic events.
Red 3
In 1941 Winston Churchill said of the massacres by Nazi Germany of Jews and Russians, “We are in the presence of a crime without a name.” In this session we will consider how that name – genocide – emerged and how it is used and misused today.
Robert Stone - Genocide, Limmud 2024 handout.pdf
Red 2
Joanna co-founded the Queer Yeshiva in 2021, which now has over 100 participants on its flagship residential programme in the Lake District and teaches another 100 throughout the year. Joanna will talk about how the Yeshiva was set up, the radical Queer pedagogy that underpins it and give tips for anyone looking to start their own project.
Red 1
In some ways, no two traditions could be as dissimilar as Hinduism and Judaism, but actually they have some remarkable commonalities as well. In this session we'll explore some of those similarities and explore the growing links between Hindus and Jews and what we can learn from each other.
Batsheva Haber Linoy Barokas Rotem Perlberger
Red 8
Q&A with the Israel Fellows from the Jewish Agency for Israel. Come and ask anything and everything Israel related! We don’t promise to have all the answers, but we promise to try and answer what we can!
Orange 13
How can we take two ‘high culture’ things - Torah study and poetry - and make them accessible for modern audiences? How can we translate the timelessness of Torah into something new, fresh and relatable? Why does everybody hate Instagram poetry but love Psalms?! Let’s discuss and workshop some Jewish poetry together.
Jewish Poetry for the Instagram Age_ Sourcesheet.pdf
Orange 14
In defending Israel, King David fought wars against many enemy nations. This session focuses on David’s shocking actions after a battle with the Moabites. This also impacted on him being passed over for building God’s Temple in Jerusalem. The study leads to a novel and deeply religious response to the current challenges in Israel since October 7.
Blue 32 - Wellbeing hub
Join youth movement staff and alumni to discuss inclusion within Jewish Youth Movements, how far we have come, and what has changed. This session will talk about the evolution of language within movements and what steps are being taken to continue to foster an inclusive environment within an ever-changing youth landscape.
Red 4
In the last years there is a revival of interest in tradition, spirituality and religion with in the Israeli art world. After a brief background, we'll look at the last five years in the Israeli art world and thes re- turn to Judaism, placing it within the larger context of religion in Israeli society.
Louis Trup Georgie Friend Nina Morris-Evans
Yellow 21
From Heschel to Halacha, Cholent to Hamotzi, join the Limmud-powered Friday Night collective to explore the challenges and joys of building communities around Shabbos. Be ready to share your experiences, good and bad, of trying to make a day of the week feel different and special in an increasingly technology-centric and hectic society.
Yellow 24
On 7th October, I got into an ambulance and went South. I was able to help save many lives, often while under the terrorists' fire. Along with the terrible scenes I witnessed, I saw up close the unbelievable strength and heroism of our great nation. Since then I have been traveling around the world and sharing my experiences from that fateful day.
Red 5
This workshop explores the connection between Judaism, family bonds, and art therapy through the process of shared creations. By examining how sculpture-making deepens connections, it highlights the significance of family unity in Jewish tradition. Attendees will discover how art fosters healing, growth, and sacred spaces within family dynamics.
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