Limmud Festival 2024

Limmud Festival 2024 – Tuesday 17:25

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After October 7th - Creative And Therapeutic Ways To Transform 'A Time To Weep' Into 'A Time To Laugh'

Marvin Shaw 

Green 25 - Nursery

At last! A sacred space to explore and express our feelings about October 7th - and our own personal October 7ths. Through poetry, creative writing and therapeutic discussion, we shall attempt to transform our sad feelings into joy and empowerment. Led by the author of Modern Day Psalms - How To Connect With G-d And Ourselves In The 21st Century.

An American and a Brit Walk into a Hotel Lobby in LA....

Anna Dyson  Shirley Idelson 

Red Bar/Lounge

Applications for ZSchool are open and it's an amazing opportunity if you're working, or thinking of working in the not-for-profit Jewish sector. Come and meet the (American) Director of ZSchool, and a current (British) student. They'll share their experiences, and there will be plenty of space for questions too.

Are We Living in a Simulation?

Barry Kleinberg 

Red 3

It might make us feel uncomfortable but we may well be living in a simulated world! If that is the case, does the programmer of such a simulation fulfil the criteria for being the God of the monotheist. Can a computer programmer be Omnipotent, Omniscient and perfectly good?

From German Concentration Camps to the Dutch Resistance

Jakob de Jonge 

Red 1

Jakob de Jonge lived in Weener, Germany. He entered his first two concentration camps in 1933-34. He was so mistreated that it made it into the first books describing the first KZ’s in 1935. He was arrested in 1938 after Kristallnacht. He escaped with his family to The Netherlands and got involved with the resistance..

Gold: How it Shaped our History

Alan Ereira 

Red 4

Alan reveals new evidence from archaeology and texts, which create a new and startling global history. He shows how the gold standard resulted from the destruction of the Temple. Gold had a controlling role for nearly 7000 years, with deep connections with Israelite, Jewish and his own family history. What is gold doing now?

 Gold Limmud flyer(1).pdf

Intro to Afro-Latin Dance for All

Madeline R Young 

Yellow 24

Come & learn the fundamentals of Afro-Latin dance history & culture with detailed explanation & careful practise of movements & gender expression. Consider it a cultural dance therapy for people who have little dance experience and think they can't dance, but you can! Come and I'll show you. All welcome.

Jewish Europe Uncovered: Exploring 21st-century Realities through Journalism

Esther Offenberg 

Red 5

Discover the evolving realities of Jewish life in modern Europe through the journalism of K. Review. Uncover diverse narratives of communities, analyzing both cultural resilience and contemporary challenges. Through reports, essays and creative insights, this session sheds light on the Jewish presence in Europe's shifting social and political landscape.

Jewish Lives and Jewish Education in Europe

Helena Miller  Tal Bassali 

Orange 15

We will be sharing our research on the European trends in Jewish Education based on research conducted at our school.

Jewish Superheroes: Legends, Powers, and Mitzvot

Noah Colton 

Orange 11

Join us for an action-packed session where kids will discover Jewish heroes from Torah and tradition! We'll create our own superheroes with amazing powers, inspired by stories of bravery, miracles, and mitzvot. Fun, creative, and full of Jewish values—perfect for young imaginations!

LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture Presents… a Journey into NIGHT

Rose Prevezer 

Orange 14

LABA artists in NY, San Francisco, Berlin, Buenos Aries and Barcelona have spent the past year exploring the theme of NIGHT through evocative stories of epic nights in the ancient Jewish canon. Learn about their process and discover how they have interpreted the mystery of NIGHT with its fantasies, eroticism, and mysticism that dissipates at dawn.

LGBT+ Inclusion in Jewish Youth Movements

Luke Levine 

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.

Listen!

Jonathan Wittenberg 

Yellow 21

Listening and intuiting are at the heart of our relationships with ourselves, each other, community, God and nature. It's deeply enriching. But it isn't easy. Jonathan shares recent writing about struggles to listen to the living, the dying, God, views we disagree with, and even the birds and trees.

Making Peace – At Home, On The Streets and in Global Hotspots

Steve Miller 

Red 2

Moderates on all sides can get along. But how do we make peace with less moderate people? We will look at Jewish sources on peace and war and secular sources on conflict resolution and peacebuilding skills. We'll use these sources to reflect on some of the difficult conflicts we face - personal, neighbourhood and global - and how to move forward.

 Conflict Limmud 24 texts.pdf

Marc Blitzstein: Composer and Lyricist

Robin Samson 

Red 7

Mentor to Leonard Bernstein, respected by Aaron Copland, advised by Bertolt Brecht, a major (but little known) figure in 20th century American music. Jewish, gay, and leftist, he engaged in the intense debates of his time about the social role of music. Hear some of his show songs and some of Robin’s early research towards making a one-man show.

 Marc Blitzstein Limmud programme outside.docx  Marc Blitzstein Limmud programme inside.docx

Jewish Architects and Their Greatest Works.

Zoe Silverman 

Orange 12

Explore the theory and significance behind some of the world's greatest buildings. We will discover how their Jewish identity contributed to the design of their works.

Sing and Dance Your Way to Heaven

Neil Elton 

Orange 10

In family folklore two names kept coming up, Jessie Matthews and Hermione Gingold, some of the greatest stars of their era. Join me in my adventure through time back to an era where singing, dancing and comical acting ruled British entertainment, discovering a link between my great grandmother's love of dancing and my love of entertainment.

The Teaspoon that Fell in the Chicken Soup and Other Kitchen Accidents

Joanne Greenaway 

Red 9

Having just finished a year of study of isur v’heter (the body of halachic material related to kashrut), I’d love to share my learning and address common questions that arise and how difficult it is to treif a pot!

Crafternoon

Family Team 

Red 8

Get ready for a creative and hands-on craft session, perfect for younger kids but open to all ages! We'll provide everything you need to dive into a fun craft activity. It's a great way to relax and enjoy some creative time with the whole family! No need to attend both sessions.

Inflatables Time! - Exclusively for aged 8 and under!

Family Team 

Yellow 23

Bounce into fun at the Inflatable Room, specially for kids aged 8 and under! Parents must stay to supervise while little ones enjoy exclusive use of the inflatable equipment. It’s a fantastic opportunity for hands-on play and ensures a safe, engaging experience for your young ones.

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