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Micah O'Konis

Micah O'Konis (they/them) is half of the musical comedy duo Couplet. This year, they debuted their show Honey Honey Moon Moon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (it was actually their honeymoon!) Micah wrote the musical "Good Guy with a Gun!" with an album releasing next year, and on the side, leads songs for b'nei mitzvah and high holiday services.

Gary Ogin

Gary Ogin is a British scriptwriter, director, and author known for sharp comedy-drama. His work often explores Jewish identity in pieces like MetaphorMoses and The Worst Jewish Football Team in the World. At Limmud, he debuts his new book, Why I’m Right and You’re Wrong.

Stephen Ogin

Stephen Ogin has regularly attended Yiddish courses in Tel Aviv University, toured the West Bank with Yachad, and been a member of UK Friends of Standing Together since its inception. He is an Emeritus Professor in the field of Engineering Materials.

Racheli Ollech

Racheli Ollech is an expressive artist and educator whose work transforms personal history into vibrant, emotive art. Raised in a Chasidic community, she now leads Vivid Stroke Art Lessons, inspiring adults and children alike to explore creativity, freedom and self-expression through painting.

Irwin Oppenheim

Irwin is a chazan with the Jewish community of Amsterdam. He is an expert on how Jewish ritual and music has evolved through the ages and gives a weekly shiur (lesson) on this topic. In daily life, he serves as an IT manager at the dealing room of a Dutch bank.