Limmud Festival 2024

Limmud Festival 2024 – Wednesday 10:25

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A Tale of 2 Systems?

Joanne Greenaway 

Yellow 21

Received wisdom is for a universal solution to the crisis of Get refusal. But Israel and the Diaspora are worlds apart. How can we start to chart a path forward?

Art for Action

David Kinshuck 

Red 7

A hands on art session (painting, drawing, graphic posters, collages, etc) . A primary aim is to prepare posters addressing climate or social or peace issues. I will present some of my own ideas, but participants are welcome to paint what they want!

Floating Palaces and Jewish Co-Dependency: Rabbi Sacks’s audacious assertion

Raphael Zarum 

Red 4

When is God not God? Analysing a series of outlandish midrashim reveals a deeply co-dependent relationship between the Jewish people and God. In this class we learn how Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks understood the unique role of Jews in history. The implications are far-reaching. Come and debate them with me…

Hidden Jewish Stories of the World

Sharyn Bistre Dabbah 

Red 3

In this interactive session, explore the fascinating, untold stories of four Jewish communities worldwide. Through chavruta learning, participants will investigate hidden narratives together, drawing connections between past and present. Ideal for those curious about Jewish history and culture, this session offers dynamic discussion.

In the Name of Love: Dr Martin Luther King and the Jews

Mark Creeger 

Red 2

One of the most influential figures of modern history, Dr Martin Luther King Jr was not only inspired by the Hebrew prophets of the bible, their words and example compelled him to act and lead. But what was his relationship with the Jewish communities who shared these with him and how did they relate to his struggle?

Oil, Almonds, and… Ears?! The Customary Foods of Chanukah, Tu B’Shvat, and Purim

Joel Haber 

Orange 10

These winter holidays all have popular foods associated with them, and plenty more that may be less familiar. By diving deeper into the dishes we eat to celebrate, we’ll answer such perplexing questions as, “Would we still eat latkes if there were no miracle of the oil?” “What the heck is bokser anyway?” and “Did Haman actually have pointy ears?”

Our Father, our King! What’s a Meta For?

Paul Freedman 

Red 5

God, metaphorical language and the new idolatry. Do we like literally believe what we pray? We will look at the High Holyday prayer Avinu Malkeinu and how it has evolved from just 2 or 3 verses, but also how progressive liturgies have responded. But it’s all a bit ‘meta’ because really we’ll be talking about talking about God.

Preparing to Present at Limmud Festival 2025 - Because Everyone Can Be a Teacher

Marion Kinshuck  Clive Kennard 

Red 8

Do you have something you are desperate to share with your fellow Limmudniks? Are you worried you lack the skills to do this? Come along and find out about Limmud's Presenter Bootcamp, our presentation skills programme and meet graduates of this years Bootcamp.

Why is Judith a Chanukah Heroine?

Jacqueline Nicholls 

Red 1

How does an a-historic tale of a Jewish widow beheading an enemy general in a bedroom become associated with our Chanukah traditions? Join us for a deep dive into depictions of Judith in visual art and Jewish texts to discover the story's strange origins.

My Work at Hostage Aid Worldwide

Einat Halevy Levin 

Orange 14

Einat Halevy Levin is the Senior Strategic Advisor of Hostage Aid Worldwide, working closely with hostage families and international organizations to secure the release of hostages worldwide. Come and hear about her life and work, and how it has been impacted by the kidnappings of October 7th.

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